Chesaning, Michigan
Chesaning is a village of 2,484 people in Saginaw County, Michigan, founded in 1842.
Why visit Chesaning
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Parshallburg Bridge, Twin Brooks Golf Course and Cole Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Chesaning
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chesaning
Chesaning is a village in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,430 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Chesaning Township.
From the Wikipedia article Chesaning, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parshallburg Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic bridge in MIchigan, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Chesaning Parks Birding and Nature Trail
Park · 1.0 mi
Nature trail/park located in Saginaw county.
Restaurants and cafes5
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History
The first mention of Chesaning in the written pages of history is the Saginaw Treaty, signed in 1819. This treaty was between members of the Saginaw Tribe, Chippewa Indians, and the government of the United States. They established a number of reservations, including 10,000 acres (40 km2) along the banks of the Shiawassee River known as "Big Rock Reserve." Chesaning is a Chippewa word meaning "big rock place". The treaty continued in effect until 1837 when a second treaty led to the reserve being surveyed and offered for sale in 1841. The first land was sold at $5 per acre to brothers Wellington and George W. Chapman, and Rufus Mason. After making their land purchase, they traveled back to Massachusetts and moved their families to their new wilderness home by late summer of 1842.
From the History section of Chesaning, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
School · 0.7 mi
850 N 4Th St, Chesaning
Map of Chesaning
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.1 in | 12.4 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.8 in | 8.9 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 2.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.6 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 2.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 9.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Owosso Wwtp Hcn (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Saginaw County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Dam/Levee Break)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harry W Browne Airport (HYX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Owosso 13 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Birch Run 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Saginaw 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Flint 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Breckenridge 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Burton 28 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Auburn 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Bay City 30 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Midland 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Haslett 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Chesaning, Michigan - downtown, Ken ( Sentrawoods ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Continued my small business tour at Rehmann & Sons Clothing in Chesaning. 99 years of quality service. Thanks for a great visit! (44597349101), Senator Stabenow, CC BY 2.0
- Awesome pizza at Chesaning Pintown Pizza & Lanes. Thanks for all of your hard work, Jim and Jon! (43878544974), Senator Stabenow, CC BY 2.0
- Parshallburg Bridge, Dietrich Floeter, Public domain
- Showboat Restaurant - panoramio, donzigw, CC BY 3.0
- ISS053-E-2751 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-183686 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-106401 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-106403 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-93345 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-106400 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-106402 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-93346 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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