Coldwater, Michigan
Coldwater is a city of 13,671 people in Branch County, Michigan, founded in 1861.
Why visit Coldwater
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Coldwater Cinemas, Tibbits Opera House, Wing House Museum and Heritage Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Coldwater
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Coldwater
Coldwater is a city in and the county seat of Branch County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city had a population of 13,822 at the 2020 census. The city is mostly surrounded by Coldwater Township, but the two are administered autonomously.
From the Wikipedia article Coldwater, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks10
Tibbits Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Coldwater, Michigan, United States
14 South Hanchett Street
Wing House Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic House Museum in Coldwater, Michigan
27 South Jefferson Street, Coldwater
Abram C. Fisk House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Private house located at 867 East Chicago Road in Coldwater, Michigan
Benedict Doll House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
House in Coldwater, Michigan
Coldwater Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Primarily commercial historic district located along West Chicago Street from Division to Clay Streets in Coldwater, Michigan
Lanphere-Pratt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Coldwater, Michigan
Marshall Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Primarily residential historic district, roughly bounded by Taylor, Hull, North Hudson, Montgomery and Clay Streets, in Coldwater, Michigan
South Monroe Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Primarily residential historic district in Coldwater, Michigan
US-12–Coldwater River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Bridge in Michigan, United States
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West Pearl Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Coldwater, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Heritage Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Largest park in Coldwater includes a recreation center, tennis and basketball courts, softball and baseball fields, a skatepark...
1776 Heritage Drive, Coldwater
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes10
Jeanie's Dinner
Restaurant · American, Burger, Ice Cream, Pancake · 0.4 mi
14 West Chicago Street
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Dutch Uncle Donuts
Bakery · 0.4 mi
58 E Chicago St
Mo-Su 05:30-02:00
Coldwater Garden Family Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
432 East Chicago Street, Coldwater
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
399 East Chicago Street, Coldwater
Mo-We 10:00-23:00; Th-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
396 East Chicago Street, Coldwater
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
History
American settlers first moved into the area around 1830, with many arriving from New York and New England. Coldwater was incorporated as a village in 1837, and then incorporated by the legislature as a city in 1861. It was designated in 1842 as the county seat of Branch County.
From the History section of Coldwater, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Best Western Plus Coldwater Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
630 East Chicago Street, Coldwater
Churches and places of worship22
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare4
Map of Coldwater
101 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 2.5 in | 13.1 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.3 in | 10.7 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 9.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Coldwater St School Hcn (1 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
Branch County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tri-State Steuben County Airport (ANQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Quincy 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Bronson 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Union City 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Battle Creek 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Kendallville 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Auburn 40 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Adrian 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Goshen 50 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Huntertown 51 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Elkhart 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 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
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- Coldwater Downtown Historic District 4, F. D. Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Coldwater Downtown Historic District 3, F. D. Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- First Presbyterian Church (Coldwater, Michigan), F. D. Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Coldwater Downtown Historic District 6, F. D. Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1988 datestone on an office building in Coldwater, Michigan, 2024-04-21-0671, Tim Kiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arby's, Coldwater, MI (7972593670), F. D. Richards from Clinton, MI, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Coldwater Dog Park - panoramio, ymmit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lucius M. Wing House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benedict Doll House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US12-Coldwater Bridge, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Depot 19-07-19 274, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Abram Fisk House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lanphere-Pratt House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Starr House COldwater MI, Henry P. Collin., Public domain
- Little River 0-4-0T No.1 Steam Locomotive September 2016, FotoGuy 49057, CC BY 2.0
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