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  Preserve America Community: Saugatuck, Michigan
Saugatuck is unusual among Midwest frontier towns in that it did not experience the destruction of the fires that hit most towns in the mid to late 1800s or the railroad that brought modernization and urban growth.
Key to the area's history and popularity is its natural environment, nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan and the Kalamazoo River and defined by steep, rolling dunes to the west and lush orchard country and farmland to the east.
Saugatuck has shown respect for its historic resources, adopting an historic district ordinance in the early 1980s and appointing an historic district commission.
www.preserveamerica.gov /3-18-04PAcommunity-saugatuckMI.html   (521 words)

  
  Saugatuck, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saugatuck is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan.
Originally a lumber town and port, Saugatuck, along with the adjacent village of Douglas became a noted art colony and tourist destination in the arts and crafts movement of the late 19th century.
Saugatuck's primary source of revenue stems from tourism - though only 1,000 individuals call Saugatuck their year-round home, the population of the town swells to nearly 3,000 in the summer months.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saugatuck,_Michigan   (666 words)

  
 Seeing The Light - Kalamazoo River Lighthouse
A sawmill was established at the northernmost meander of the river about a mile from Saugatuck and three-quarters of a mile from the river mouth, and a separate community known as Singapore sprang up to support the mill.
Also in 1909, a concrete foundation was poured on Saugatuck Harbor south entrance pier, and a square cast iron pedestal and column, painted bright red to enhance their visibility were installed atop the pedestal.
With the establishment of a flashing white light on the Saugatuck Harbor north pier in 1914, the new river entrance was completely illuminated, and the old 1859 light was considered obsolete.
www.terrypepper.com /lights/michigan/kalamazoo   (3009 words)

  
 Saugatuck, Michigan Area Information and History
Lake Michigan and the Kalamazoo River around Saugatuck and Douglas provides a delightful place to come and have fun whether you are an avid fisherman, golfer, bike rider or just want to sit on the beach and watch the waves roll in.
Saugatuck Michigan has drawn artists from all over the country to paint its towering dunes, pristine beaches and jewel-like settings on Lake Michigan’s eastern shore.
Saugatuck Michigan, is the home to the nationally acclaimed Oxbow Summer School of Art and Artists Residency.
www.free4allcity.com /michigan/info/saugatuck2.htm   (777 words)

  
 Saugatuck Michigan Area Information and History
Saugatuck has had a ferry crossing on the river since 1838 and it's the last of its kind on the Great Lakes.
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.
www.free4allcity.com /michigan/info/saugatuck.htm   (732 words)

  
 Saugatuck, Michigan Locator
The Saugatuck Public School District serves residents of the City of Saugatuck, the Village of Douglas, and portions of Saugatuck and Laketown Townships — approximately 5,500 people in all.
Located on Lake Michigan and surrounded by forests, dunes, and a river, the community is still close to larger employment and cultural centers.
Saugatuck and Douglas located less than three hours north of Chicago, soon became a summer destination for those seeking relief from the heat, and a pleasant small community in which to vacation.
www.saugatuck.k12.mi.us /saugmich.htm   (382 words)

  
 Destination Saugatuck Michigan Travel and Lodging Vacation
There are lovely bed and breakfasts, a wide variety of restaurants, and lots of specialty shops but an undercurrent of creativity give Saugatuck and Douglas a special feel to anyone who spends more that a few hours here.
Saugatuck is first and foremost a water town.
Oxbow is the summer artist's colony and school for the arts that was founded bin 1910 and now operates in association with the Art Institute of Chicago.
www.virtualcities.com /ons/mi/s/as/mis76a1.htm   (649 words)

  
 Presbyterian Camps - Saugatuck, MI - Summer Camps Retreats
Perched like a lighthouse on the edge of a cliff, the Presbyterian Camps at Saugatuck is a guiding light for all who seek a healthy and wholesome Christian camping experience in the beautiful rural lakeshore setting of Saugatuck, Michigan.
It is situated on 130 acres of heavily wooded dunes along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in the town of Saugatuck, Michigan.
It is licensed by the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services and accredited by the American Camp Association, the camping industry standard for safety, sanitation, health, personnel and program.
www.prescamps.org /about.shtml   (619 words)

  
 SEA SUITES MAP AND INFO PAGE FOR SAUGATUCK MICHIGAN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The small harbor town of Saugatuck, together with the neighboring town of Douglas, charms visitors with 19th-century architecture, a rich arts scene, picturesque beaches, and towering sand dunes.
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, Saugatuck has long been a popular vacation destination for Midwesterners and travelers from farther afield.
Saugatuck, Michigan boasts three 18-hole championship golf courses, more than 30 art galleries, nearly two dozen restaurants, several scenic parks, and blocks of shops.
www.seasuites.com /map_info.htm   (476 words)

  
 City of Saugatuck - Pure Michigan Travel
, Saugatuck and Douglas are known as "The Art Coast of Michigan".
These, along with quaint and unique shops, fine dining, exquisite lodging, many attractions like golfing, dune rides, boat cruises, hiking, swimming and professional summer theater, jazz and chamber music – all have lured visitors from far and wide so that tourism has become the area’s main industry.
At the same time, Saugatuck and Douglas have maintained the charm of small-town rural America.
michigan.org /travel/city/index.asp?city=G3526&NRC=TM_GG&NRX=TM6102&...   (142 words)

  
 Saugatuck: Michigan's secret treasure Advocate, The - Find Articles
Within a three hours' drive from Chicago, the sister southwestern Michigan towns of Saugatuck and Douglas, with a combined population of fewer than 2,000 residents, are wedged between the eastern shore of Lake Michigan and the northern crook of the Kalamazoo River.
Then it was back to Saugatuck to visit the swanky downtown art galleries and antique bonanzas housed in restored turn-of-the-century buildings in the Butler Street district.
Later that night I knew I would dance with my companion until twilight, would kiss him under the canopy of a downtown Saugatuck cafe, and much later would wander the dunes with him, hand in hand, with a shared pulse for the limitless night sky and each other.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1589/is_2004_August_17/ai_n6145590   (612 words)

  
 Michigan Vacation: Rentals, Hotels and Lodging, Saugatuck, South Haven West Michigan
Crowning the bluff between Lake Michigan and downtown Saugatuck, Suites of Saugatuck’s premier condominium resort is conveniently located between Oval Beach and Douglas Beach.
Saugatuck Harbor Inn proudly presents 3 beautifully appointed guest rooms and 3 fabulous suites, all rooms have been fitted with modern conveniences.
Located in South Haven, Michigan, An Orchard Inn and Suites provides the bed and breakfast appeal to this historic region along the shores of Lake Michigan.
www.michiganvacation.org   (594 words)

  
 Saugatuck Township Government Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
When the first settlers arrived in Saugatuck in 1830 there was an old Indian cemetery on "The Flats," the level area at the foot of a hill located near the present day City Hall.
For many years this cemetery was just known as the Saugatuck Cemetery, but in a 1920 letter in the Commercial Record it was proposed that the cemetery be named, and offered the suggestion "Riverside." This was adopted, though the cemetery is not near the river.
The remains of the Indian cemetery were excavated during some construction, in 1930, at the Saugatuck centennial celebration, a boulder with a bronze plaque in "Memory of the First Indian Burying Ground, 1800 to 1850" was dedicated and a few remains were reburied in a mound nearby.
www.saugatucktownship.org /cemeteries.htm   (1004 words)

  
 Saugatuck Harbor Inn, Lodging, Accommodations, Saugatuck, Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Welcome to the Saugatuck Harbor Inn where you and your family will enjoy simple pleasures in casual elegance.
You may choose a cozy room at the top of the Inn with great views of Saugatuck Harbor and the SS Keewatin or a grand suite with personal sitting room and fireplace.
Saugatuck Harbor Inn proudly presents 3 beautifully appointed guest rooms and 3 fabulous suites, all rooms have been fitted with modern conveniences.
www.anorchardinn.com /shadyshoreinn   (191 words)

  
 Saugatuck Michigan Bed & Breakfast - Saugatuck Bed and Breakfast Inns Hotels Accommodations Accomodations Lodging ...
This page describes bed and breakfasts and inns located in Saugatuck, Michigan, where experienced bed and breakfast travelers have come for over 10 years to quickly find great deals on a variety of bed and breakfasts, small hotels and inns.
Explore our informative and detailed Saugatuck, Michigan page listings, rates and specials to make the most informed choice for your next trip to a bed and breakfast in beautiful Saugatuck, Michigan.
Saugatuck is a quaint 19th century harbor village boasting history, sandy beaches on the shores of Lake Michigan, a profusion of private art galleries and craft boutiques as well as the Chicago Institute of Art's summer camp at Oxbow, summer stock theater and a midsummer Chamber Music Festival.
www.ibbp.com /obb/michigan/saugatuck.html   (210 words)

  
 Central Michigan names Butch Jones its new football coach - USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Jones, a Saugatuck native who spent seven seasons at Central as an assistant before leaving for West Virginia, replaces Brian Kelly, who left Mount Pleasant for the Cincinnati job last month.
Jones inherits a Central Michigan team that finished with a 10-4 record and a Mid-American Conference title this season.
Kelly was hired by Cincinnati Dec. 3 to replace Mark Dantonio, who left for the head coaching job at Michigan State.
www.usatoday.com /sports/college/football/mac/2007-01-05-cmu-jones_x.htm   (398 words)

  
 Concerned Citizens for Saugatuck Dunes State Park - Home
Concerned Citizens for Saugatuck Dunes State Park was founded in the fall of 2001 to work for the preservation and expansion of Lower Michigan's most spectacular state park after the City of Holland and Laketown Township each submitted separate plans to the Michigan DNR to use the park for a water treatment plant.
Saugatuck SOS was able to raise nearly $40 million in an effort to purchase the Denison and keep it in the public trust.
Saugatuck Dunes State Park was ushered into existence thanks to the leadership of Patty Birkholz.
www.saugatuckdunes.org   (2347 words)

  
 Saugatuck, Michigan 49453 - InfoMI.com
The Saugatuck/Douglas area are as unusual (among Midwest frontier towns), in that it did not experience either the destruction of the fires that hit most towns in the mid to late 1800's, or the railroad that brought modernization and urban growth.
Because of this, the villages of Saugatuck and Douglas provide a rare opportunity to observe pre- and post-Civil Ware Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, together with later structures in the Arts & Crafts and Colonial Revival manner.
But Saugatuck and Douglas thrived, turning to shipping and fruit growing as a source of income in the latter part of the 1800s.
www.infomi.com /city/saugatuck   (177 words)

  
 Saugatuck bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Saugatuck B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
Park House Inn - Saugatuck, MI This Greek Revival home is the oldest residence in Saugatuck constructed in 1857.
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 Saugatuck, Michigan.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /saugatuck-michigan.html   (364 words)

  
 Saugatuck, Michigan Place Hippie Havens - Michigan - Hippyland
Saugatuck is the epicenter of many western Michigan coastal communities offering a very laid-back chilled atmosphere, and amongst the population you will find an immense multitude of artists and a majority of open-minded people.
This is the place where the 1968 and 1969 Saugatuck Pop Festival were held and I never knew it.
Their parents were to ignorant to realize how cool Saugatuck was back in the day.
www.hippy.com /php/review-60.html   (438 words)

  
 City of Saugatuck - Pure Michigan Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
, Saugatuck and Douglas are known as "The Art Coast of Michigan".
Over the years many artists, smitten by the natural beauty of the area’s rolling grassy dunes and white sand beaches (among the top 25 in the world according to Condé Nast International Travel Magazine), have taken up residence and established studios and galleries.
At the same time, Saugatuck and Douglas have maintained the charm of small-town rural America.
www.michigan.org /travel/city/index.asp?city=G3526&NRC=TM_GG&NRX=TM6102&WT.srch=1   (142 words)

  
 Saugatuck, Michigan Vacation Rentals
Tucked away in the heart of downtown Saugatuck, these private romantic getaways are steps away from al...
Located in the heart of downtown Saugatuck and overlooking the harbor, this once landmark boathouse has been masterfully transformed into a contemporary waterfront bed & breakfast.
Located in Saugatuck, we are only 2 miles from downtown, 10 miles from Holland, and a le...
www.trails.com /rentals/cityna.asp?vacation=Saugatuck_Michigan   (698 words)

  
 Saugatuck, Michigan MI, city profile (Allegan County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Saugatuck is a city in Allegan County, in the Allegan metro area.
Saugatuck is on Lake Kalamazoo, near the mouth of the Kalamazoo River at Lake Michigan
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Saugatuck was $34,382, compared with $21,587 nationally.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=22126   (528 words)

  
 Saugatuck - Wickwood Inn - Saugatuck, Michigan - romantic Bed and Breakfast near Chicago.
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, and often called “The Cape Cod of the Midwest,” visitors and summer residents have been coming to this scenic resort area, snuggled amid towering dunes and tucked around unspoiled beaches, since the early 1900's.
Artists have been drawn to Saugatuck's jewel-like setting for years and today there is a profusion of art galleries and craft boutiques.
Saugatuck is a village that appeals to every member of a family in all seasons of the year, and one that beckons you to return to it, time and time again.
www.wickwoodinn.com /saugatuc.htm   (574 words)

  
 Saugatuck, Douglas, MI Accommodations, Lodging, Vacation Rentals, Motels, Hotels, Cottages, Bed & Breakfast, Beach ...
Within the picturesque villages of Saugatuck and Douglas Michigan, as well as the surrounding South West MI countryside, there are ample choices for lodging.
Here private ownership is a proud tradition, and helpful proprietors will guide you by eagerly sharing their suggestions for making your vacation or getaway to the east shoreline of Lake Michigan an experience you'll want to repeat over and over again.
In these comfortable, professionally operated, and often, historic properties you'll find year 'round accommodations for celebrating life's greatest events such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and family reunions, or for simply meeting the need of a weary traveler to relax and unwind in these naturally beautiful surroundings.
www.saugatuck.com /lodging/lodging_index.asp   (292 words)

  
 Pumpernickels Eatery in Saugatuck, Michigan
Saugatuck's favorite breakfast, lunch, and now, seasonal dinner destination.
Larry and Jenny Botz and their seasoned staff have created innovative menus not only for breakfast and lunch but also for dinner.
Home of the famous "Saugatuck Cinnamon Roll" Pumpernickel's bakes its own breads, pastries, and cookies on-site.
pumpernickelssaugatuck.com   (233 words)

  
 Find Saugatuck Vacation Rentals
This beautifully decorated vacation rental house is located on the hill in saugatuck, a pleasant 5 minute stroll to downtown restaurants, shops and attractions.
We are located approximately 20 miles from saugatuck, South Haven, or Lake Michigan on M-89 East half a mile outside of Allegan city limits.
The drive from the lakeshore destinations of saugatuck and South Haven takes you through prime orchard country and is both senic and pleasant with the opportunity to sample some of the best fruits and even a winery....-Indoor heated pool -Exercise room -Steam room -Guest laundry -In-room...The...
rentalo.com /d/saugatuck   (949 words)

  
 Saugatuck Bed and Breakfast and Cottage -A Beautiful Saugatuck MI Bed and Breakfast.
Welcome to Beechwood Manor Inn and Cottage, a fully licensed Bed and Breakfast in beautiful Saugatuck, Michigan, which has just been featured in such publications as Life Magazine and The NY Times.
We are only 5 minutes from Lake Michigan and its beautiful beaches and just a short drive away is the amazing Saugatuck Dunes State Park.
Whether you are looking for a Bed and Breakfast in Saugatuck Michigan, or just searching through all of the Saugatuck Bed and Breakfasts, think of Beechwood Manor Inn.
www.beechwoodmanorinn.com   (401 words)

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