Douglas, Michigan
Douglas is a city of 1,427 people in Allegan County, Michigan, founded in 1851.
Why visit Douglas
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 47 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include American Spoon, Mount Baldhead, Coral Gables and Douglas Union School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Douglas
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Douglas
Douglas (officially known as the City of the Village of Douglas) is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,378 at the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Saugatuck Township and the city of Saugatuck is adjacent on the north.
From the Wikipedia article Douglas, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks23
Coral Gables
Monument and historic site · American · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic restaurant and resort located at 220 Water Street in Saugatuck, Michigan
200 Water Street
Douglas Union School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Douglas, Michigan
Francis Metallic Surfboat
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Boat in Michigan, United States
Hacklander Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Archaeological site in Michigan, United States
Navigation Structures at Saugatuck Harbor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Navigation structures in Michigan, United States
Warner P. Sutton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Private house located at 736 Pleasant Street in Saugatuck, Michigan
Saugatuck Pump House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
Back-In-Time Garden
Park · 0.4 mi
A series of thematic learning stations explore various facets of our area's history, featuring a peach orchard, a wildflower & rain...
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes47
Sweet Spot Saugatuck
Ice cream · 1.1 mi
133 Butler Street, Saugatuck
Mo-Su 09:00-22:00
35 more on the map.
History
Douglas, originally known as Dudleyville, was first settled by European-Americans in 1851 as a lumber mill town. In 1861, residents changed the name to Douglas. 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.
Area sawmills provided much of the lumber used to rebuild Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. After most of the harvestable trees in the area were cleared by the lumber industry, the area became a center for growing and shipping fruit, especially peaches. Tourism and resorts also became an important part of the area economy.
From the History section of Douglas, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
AmericInn by Wyndham Douglas/Saugatuck
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
2905 Blue Star Highway, Douglas
Churches and places of worship5
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Lake Shore Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Douglas
143 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 20°F | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 20°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 28°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 2.8 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Holland Tulip City Ap (9 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
Allegan County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 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)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 37 miles away.
- Holland 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Beechwood 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Bangor 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Jenison 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Allendale 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Grandville 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Grand Haven 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Cutlerville 30 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Wyoming 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Grand Rapids 36 mi northeast, about 58 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
- Douglas, Michigan, WMrapids, CC0
- Coral Gables, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- All Saints Episcopal Church-Saugatuck, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Douglas Union School, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Francis Metallic Surfboat Douglas MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hacklander Site, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Shore Chapel, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saugatuck Harbor Navigation Structures 1, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Warner P. Sutton House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saugatuck Pump House River Side, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 4.0
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