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  Douglas, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Douglas (officially known as the City of the Village of Douglas) is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan.
Reportedly the name was chosen to honor the American statesman Stephen A. Douglas, but other reports indicate that a relative of the original owner of the land also suggested the name because he came from Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man.
Douglas was incorporated as a village in 1870.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Douglas,_Michigan   (561 words)

  
 Preserve America Community: Douglas, Michigan
Historic Douglas, Michigan, is a quiet town nestled on the banks of the Kalamazoo River and extending to the shores of Lake Michigan.
By 1884, there were 135,000 peach trees under cultivation in Douglas and the surrounding area, producing nearly a quarter of all the peaches grown in Michigan.
The Village of Douglas and the City of Saugatuck are adjoining municipalities that share much the same history and cooperate in many historic preservation and heritage tourism ventures.
www.preserveamerica.gov /3-18-04PAcommunity-douglasMI.html   (528 words)

  
 Overisel Lumber Yard Douglas / Saugatuck, Michigan
The Douglas yard can can serve all of the project’s needs for builders and home owners.
The Douglas lumber yard has quick access to drawing and architectural services as well as free in house estimating and free delivery if the order is in excess of $250.
Michigan delivery area of counties and cities include Allegan County (Saugatuck, Douglas, Allegan, Fennville, Hamilton, Plainwell), Cass, Berrien, and Kalamazoo Counties.
www.overisellumber.com /lumber_yard_douglas_michigan.htm   (177 words)

  
 Scout.com: Sr. Ath. Dominique Douglas: MI's Top Sleeper?
Douglas was involved on the team’s lone touchdown of the evening, throwing for a touchdown Brad Parker on a wide receiver pass.
Douglas was on the field for virtually every play for Murray-Wright, but at the next level, he’ll obviously be moved to one spot.
But whichever team ends up getting Douglas to sign on their dotted line, they’ll be assured of getting not only an excellent player on the field, but an excellent student and person off it.
michigan.scout.com /2/466508.html   (798 words)

  
 Douglas, Michigan 49406
Douglas is located on Allegan County’s Lake Michigan coast line at the mouth of the Kalamazoo River, just across the river from its sister city, Saugatuck.
Later, Wade sold a portion of land to Dutcher in 1861 and the city was replatted and re-named again, apparently at the suggestion of other settlers, who had since moved there.
Eventually, the name of Douglas was agreed upon, after the American statesman, Stephen A. Douglas, which was apparently decided on in a town meeting.
www.infomi.com /city/douglas   (223 words)

  
 Douglas Florist $34.95 | Flower Delivery Douglas (MI) | Florists in Douglas, Michigan
The distance from Douglas to Washington DC is 566 miles.
Douglas is positioned 42.64 degrees north of the equator and 86.21 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Our Douglas, Michigan florist directory is provided through a strategic partnership with Regional Direct.com, which has established partnerships with the most reliable, customer service-driven area Douglas florist and florists in Michigan, including Douglas, Michigan.
www.albanywebsites.com /ex/asp/city.Douglas-Michigan-Florist-MI/CityId.15649/xe/florists-flower-delivery.htm   (143 words)

  
 Saugatuck Michigan Area Information and History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Saugatuck and the neighboring Village of Douglas are pure vintage, small town America full of tree lined streets, great old homes, unique shops, casual and fine dining and truly great art galleries.
Located on Lake Michigan and the Kalamazoo River, Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan, are nestled between the steep, rolling dunes that border Lake Michigan on the west and lush orchard country and farmlands to the east.
The city of Singapore - a sister city to Saugatuck, Michigan - was a thriving lumber and shipping town at the mouth of the the Kalamazoo River in the mid-1800s.
www.free4allcity.com /michigan/info/saugatuck.htm   (732 words)

  
 Saugatuck and Douglas Michigan Area Information and History
The Saugatuck Michigan area is known as the Bed and Breakfast capital of the state and has more than 50 BandBs, Inns and quaint rustic hotels in the neighboring resort communities of Saugatuck, Douglas and Fennville.
Saugatuck and Douglas, with hundreds of homes and buildings dating from the 1800s, were recognized in 2004 as two of only 28 communities nationwide to be awarded the “Preserve America Community” designation by the White House and the Historic Preservation Caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Saugatuck Michigan is known as the Art Coast of Michigan, with the mix of the galleries comprising a wide variety of artistic abilities.
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 Douglas Steel - Michigan House of Representatives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The new home for Michigan's House of Representatives is a combination of three buildings in one.
Using 800 tons of structural steel, Douglas Steel raised the height of the existing Board of Water and Light building to 15 stories.
Across the street, Douglas Steel framed a new 12 story building with 730 tons of structural steel.
www.douglassteel.com /lob.htm   (128 words)

  
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The Douglas Congregational UCC is an Open and Affirming, Just/Peace, and Whole Earth Church that honors the integrity of all creation.
The Parsonage Retreat House is located in the friendly village of Douglas, close to Saugatuck and Lake Michigan, along the banks of the Kalamazoo River; an area well known for its beauty and inspiration to countless artists and artisans.
The Parsonage Retreat House is across the street from the Douglas UCC Church on the corner of Spring and Wall Streets.
www.douglasucc.org /retreat.html   (466 words)

  
 Douglas, MI News
From a contemporary home on a river to a cottage with studios to a barn renovated into a residence, housing in the Saugatuck-Douglas area offers a thick range of diversity reflecting the history and growth of...
Efforts to build brand recognition for Michigan beach communities from New Buffalo to Ludington got an $80,000-plus boost Tuesday when Travel Michigan and the state's commission for arts, histories and...
A Douglas building is on fire after an apparent gas main explosion this morning.
www.topix.net /city/douglas-mi   (594 words)

  
 Douglas Dutchers Host the 12th Annual Vintage Base Ball Conference in Douglas, Michigan
Douglas Dutchers Host the 12th Annual Vintage Base Ball Conference in Douglas, Michigan
Douglas Dutchers host the 12th annual Vintage Base Ball Conference in April of 2007.
The Douglas Dutchers were formed four years ago to promote and to preserve the local history of base ball played at Beery Field for more than one hundred years in the heart of Douglas Michigan.
www.prweb.com /releases/2006/10/prweb435688.htm   (370 words)

  
 Bed and breakfast for sale Douglas Michigan United States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
This page describes bed and breakfasts and inns for sale that are located in Douglas, Michigan, United States.
The small, picturesque town of Douglas is located on Lake Michigan's eastern shore.
Douglas his home to the SS Keewatin - a Titanic-era steamship, now a museum.
www.bnb4sale.com /sale/michigan/douglas.html   (240 words)

  
 Gay Saugatuck Douglas
There is something about Saugatuck & Douglas Michigan that makes it one of the most popular destinations for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender tourists, something difficult to define but easy to recognize, like magic.
Nestled between the refreshing waters of Lake Michigan and our gorgeous sand dune forest, our pristine beaches provide days of sun and sport, breathtaking sunsets, and evenings of delight and wonder.
If you are a business with a CURRENT listing with Gay Saugatuck Douglas, Michigan please check here for more information about accessing your listing online.
gaysaugatuckdouglas.com   (479 words)

  
 Find Douglas Vacation Rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Totally private and secluded in the historic town of new Richmond Michigan yet only minutes from Lake Michigan beaches, state parks, Saugatuck, Douglas, Holland, and only a half hour from Grand Rapids.
Bird-watch from the screen room, ride your mountain bikes, canoe through the marsh, cross-country ski, take your puppy for a long walk in the woods, then cook in or out...all with a view to behold....
We are down the street from Douglas and just a few exits away from Fennville.
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 Douglas Michigan House Rental Saugatuck - House
Location: Saugatuck, Lower Michigan, Michigan, USA (Across the River from Saugatuck, 2 blks fr.
The property is on a corner lot two blocks from downtown Douglas.
It is a quiet corner, as neither street is a thoroughfare.
www.vrbo.com /38041   (531 words)

  
 Coach's Cabin Douglas Lake Michigan - rentalbug.com
Take Reinhardt Shores Road to the north shore of Douglas Lake.
Be the first to comment on this Michigan vacation property.
Michigan vacation rentals specializing in cottages, cabins, resorts, lodges, inns and bed & breakfasts
www.rentalbug.com /michigan/2107.html   (290 words)

  
 Douglas Real Estate - Douglas Michigan
You might be interested to know that Douglas has a population of 3,127 and the average household income in Douglas is $62,330.
Residents of Douglas enjoy 24.4 degree weather in the month of January and 71.4 degree weather in the month of July.
The median age in Douglas is 43.54 and the average household size in Douglas is 2.11.
www.homepages.com /localpages/Michigan/Douglas.htm   (131 words)

  
 Douglas singles - Douglas dating - Douglas personals
Douglas singles - Douglas dating - Douglas personals
Known as the Wolverine State and the Great Lake State, we have many personal ads for singles looking for love in Michigan.
Create your free, Douglas personals ad to begin attracting your personal faves today.
www.match.com /personals/michigan/douglas.html   (852 words)

  
 Douglas, Michigan Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns -- BBOnline... Bed & Breakfast Inns ONLINE
Douglas, Michigan Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns -- BBOnline...
Located on the picturesque north beach peninsula, this lovely inn has views of Lake Michigan or the harbor.
Luxurious accomodations on Lake Michigan with unsurpassed hospitality!
www.bbonline.com /mi/douglas.html   (456 words)

  
 Douglas Michigan Vacation Rentals - Vacation Homes, Condo Rentals
Search our Douglas, Michigan vacation rentals for vacation rental homes, villas, condos, apartments, chalets, cabins, and townhomes all offered directly from their owner/manager!
Douglas Michigan (MI) Vacation rentals by owner are private vacation rental homes, villas, condos, apartments, chalets, cabins, and lodgings all available to you at a tremendous value.
Please click on any of the Douglas Michigan (MI) listings for vacation rental and contact information.
www.valuevacationrentals.com /MI/Douglas.cfm   (182 words)

  
 Douglas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Douglas, or its shortened form Doug, may refer to:
Earl of Douglas, or any holder of the title
Marquess of Douglas, or any holder of the title
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Douglas   (127 words)

  
 Douglas bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Douglas B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Yelton Manor Bed & Breakfast - South Haven, MI The Yelton Manor Bed and Breakfast is two fabulous Victorian mansions on the shore of Lake Michigan....
Twin Oaks Inn - Saugatuck, MI What was at the turn of the century a lumberman's boarding house, is now an elegant and charming...
Also noted is the approximate distance from Douglas, Michigan.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /douglas-michigan.html   (733 words)

  
 Douglas, MI Houses, Apartments, Cars, Mortgage Status, and Residents Info
Back to: Douglas main page, Michigan, Michigan smaller cities, Michigan small towns, All US cities.
41% of Douglas residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
Back to: Douglas, MI (don't miss, contains a wealth of additional information), Michigan, All US cities.
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 Florists Douglas, MI - Floral Douglas, Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Our Douglas Florists specialize in floral arrangements for all of city.
We serve the Douglas Florists in your area.
Douglas Florists providing floral arrangements and flowers such as red and white roses, flowers for weddings, and other Douglas Florists for flower arrangements throughout the area.
www.magicyellow.com /yellowpages/MI/Douglas/Florists.html   (129 words)

  
 The US50 - Information about Douglas, MI
Use the interactive Douglas, Michigan road map to explore the city.
Below is the current time and weather for this city, click on the flag for a weather forecast.
Below is a list of zipcodes that can be found in Douglas, Michigan.
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 Hotels in Douglas Michigan - Discount and Current Rates for Douglas Michigan Hotels - Douglas MI Hotels
Please select the Douglas Michigan hotel below to view the hotel information and room rates at the selected location.
Choose Hotels in Downtown Douglas or the surrounding area and Nearby Cities.
Whether it is a Business trip, a family vacation, you will find accommodations to fit any budget at our Douglas Michigan Hotel Guide.
www.onetravelsource.com /guide_hotels/US/MI/Douglas   (148 words)

  
 Dougas Design District Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
ust a short drive around the Lake from Chicago, a new and exciting design center is evolving in the small town of Douglas, Michigan.
The once sleepy town of Douglas is awakening with a sharp new focus.
Over the last several years nationally acclaimed designers and collectors have banded together and set up shop with a selection of items that will impress the design industry.
douglasdesigndistrict.com   (288 words)

  
 Douglas Michigan Bed and Breakfast Inn B&B Lodging Accommodations MI
Chicago and St. Louis were some of the home cities to the many folks who made their way to Douglas each year for the cool climate during the hot, steamy days of summer in the early 1900s.
Prior to that, lumber was the central commodity in the town—which provided material for the rebuilding of Chicago after its 1871 fire.
The location of Douglas, as well as its sister city of Saugatuck, along the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan, has made it a haven for ship captains—the SS Keewatin, now a museum, is located here so that residents and visitors alike can experience what sea life was like in the early 1900s.
www.laketolake.com /cities/display-city-103.php   (264 words)

  
 Douglas Hotels: Compare Douglas, MI Hotel Rates and Reviews - SideStep
Compare Douglas hotel rates at major hotels including Hilton, Sheraton and Best Western.
Compare Douglas hotel rates and availability across dozens of sites on the internet.
Description: This AmericInn is situated in Douglas, Michigan, approximately 48 miles from Gerald R. Ford Grand Rapids International A...
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