Linden, Michigan
Linden is a city of 4,160 people in Genesee County, Michigan, founded in 1840.
Why visit Linden
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails and 13 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge Street-Broad Street Historic District, House at 7066 Lobdell Road, Spring Meadows Country Club and Linden County Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Linden
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Linden
Linden is a city in southern Genesee County, Michigan, United States. Its population was 4,142 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Fenton urban area just south of the Flint metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Linden, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Bridge Street-Broad Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Linden, Michigan
House at 7066 Lobdell Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Single-family home located in Linden, Michigan
James H. Murray House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in Argentine Township, Linden, Michigan
Linden Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Gristmill located in Linden, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes13
China Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
618 West Broad Street, Linden
Shirley's Cafe & Grill
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
522 West Broad Street, Linden
1 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship4
Linden Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.4 mi
119 West Broad Street, Linden
Linden United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.4 mi
201 South Bridge Street, Linden
History
Linden was settled in late 1835 by two brothers, Richard and Perry Lamb. Perry Lamb provided housing for travelers. The village of Linden subdivision was platted by Consider Warner and Eben Harris in 1840. Warner and Harris also built the Springer's Hotel hostelry that same year.
On September 23, 1851, the Linden post office was opened. North Linden village was platted in the northwest corner of section 20 along the railroad on January 31, 1857. Linden was incorporated as a village in 1871 by an act of the Legislature.
In 1974, the community began to hold its Summer Happening festival. In 1988, Linden changed its incorporated status from village to city.
In 2000, Linden, along with Fenton City and Township, passed a millage to turn the Tri-County Parks and Recreation share department into a parks and recreation metropolitan district, while Argentine Township and Tyrone Townships defeated the millage. Tri-County ceased operation on December 1, 2000 when the Southern Lakes Regional Parks and Recreation District began operations.
From the History section of Linden, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Map of Linden
46 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 (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
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, 10 miles away.
- Fenton 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Argentine 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Lake Fenton 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Holly 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Grand Blanc 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Durand 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Flint 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Burton 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Goodrich 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Howell 17 mi southwest, about 27 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
- Linden Mill, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- House at 7066 Lobdell Road, Matthew Lampe, Public domain
- 1982 James H. Murray Residence, Matthew Lampe, Public domain
- Bridge Street-Broad Street Historic District A, Matthew Lampe, Public domain
- ISS008-E-10491 - View of Michigan, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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