Fenton, Michigan
Fenton is a city of 11,906 people in Genesee County, Michigan, founded in 1834.
Why visit Fenton
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Benjamin Bangs House, Bridge Street-Broad Street Historic District, Silver Lake Park and Bush Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Fenton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fenton
Fenton is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan that lies mostly in Genesee County, with small portions in neighboring Oakland and Livingston Counties. The city helps form the Fenton urban area which lies just south of the Flint Metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Fenton, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks14
Benjamin Bangs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
House in Fenton, Michigan
Bridge Street-Broad Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Linden, Michigan
Col. J. Hinckley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Fenton, Michigan
Dibbleville-Fentonville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Primarily residential historic district roughly bounded by Shiawassee, Riggs, Holly and George Streets in Fenton, Michigan
Edwin Trump House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Fenton, Michigan
Fenton Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Railway station in Fenton, the United States of America
H. N. Jennings House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Fenton, Michigan
Linden Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Gristmill located in Linden, Michigan
Volney Church-Carlos B. Shotwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
House in Fenton, Michigan
David B. Colwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Dauner Martin Nature Sanctuary
Hiking and trails · 1.4 mi
155-acre sanctuary offering wooded hiking trails through pine groves on dirt & boardwalk paths.
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes66
The Fenton Pub
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
108 South Leroy Street, Fenton
Su,Tu,We 15:00-24:00, Th-Sa 15:00-26:00; Mo,PH closed
The Last Level Bar & Games
Bar and pub · 1.5 mi
Barcade. Earn tokens by purchasing a drink.
14281 N Fenton RD, Fenton
Mo-Th 16:00-00:00; Fr 16:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 12:00-00:00
The Tavern Kitchen and Bar
Restaurant · Salad, Burger, Pizza, American, Regional, Sandwich, Mexican · 1.5 mi
3600 Owen Road
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
326 West Silver Lake Road, Fenton
Mo-We 07:00-20:00; Fr-Su 07:00-20:00
54 more on the map.
History
It was first established in 1834 and was originally named "Dibbleville" after Clark Dibble, one of the first settlers. It was platted in 1837 as "Fentonville" by William M. Fenton who later became lieutenant governor of Michigan. When the settlement was incorporated as a village in 1863 the name Fenton was used. The settlement's post office used the name Fentonville from 1837 until 1886, when it adopted the current name.
In the 1970s, the city leveled its downtown buildings and closed Leroy Street as part of an urban renewal plan. On August 24, 2007, an EF2 tornado hit Fenton, damaging several homes and a school, and almost completely destroying the soon to be opened Tractor Supply Company, tearing off its roof. This left many people without power, putting the city in a state of emergency. There were no fatalities or serious injuries. In July 2011, the first proposed building, Cornerstone, to restore the city's old downtown area was announced.
As of the 2010 census, the city population was 11,756. The city was incorporated from Fenton Township in Genesee County, and the city and township are administratively autonomous. Fenton includes several historic buildings. It was home to the first aviation school in Michigan and the A.J. Phillips Fenton Museum.
From the History section of Fenton, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship17
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
600 North Adelaide Street, Fenton
Fenton First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
503 South Leroy Street, Fenton
St. Jude Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.9 mi
106 East Elizabeth Street, Fenton
Transfiguration Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.6 mi
14176 Fenton Road, Fenton
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare2
Map of Fenton
168 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 34°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 21°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Linden Wwtp (4 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
Genesee County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-01-16: Contaminated Water (Toxic Substances)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bishop International Airport (FNT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Burton 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Auburn Hills 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Farmington Hills 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Farmington 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Birmingham 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Beverly Hills 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Berkley 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Clawson 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Ann Arbor 36 mi south, about 58 min by car
- Sterling Heights 38 mi southeast, about 1 h 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
- Downtown Fenton Michigan Leroy Street, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Linden Mill, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Edwin Trump House Fenton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hinckley House Fenton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benjamin Bangs House Fenton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dibbleville Fentonville HD A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jennings House Fenton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge Street-Broad Street Historic District A, Matthew Lampe, Public domain
- Church Shotwell House Fenton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fenton MI Railroad Depot, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colwell House Fenton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A.J. Phillips Building Fenton Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Fenton Michigan United Methodist Church, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
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