Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Mount Pleasant is a city of 21,236 people in Isabella County, Michigan, founded in 1889.
Why visit Mount Pleasant
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 44 parks and trails, 98 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Celebration! Cinema, Broadway Theatre, Doughty House and Michigan Condensed Milk Factory.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Mount Pleasant
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is the county seat of Isabella County, which is part of Central Michigan. The population of Mount Pleasant was 21,688 as of the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Union Charter Township, but is politically independent.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Pleasant, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Broadway Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
Theatre and movie theatre in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
Museums and landmarks13
Doughty House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Michigan Condensed Milk Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic building in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA
Mount Pleasant Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
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Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Native American school
Mount Pleasant Indian Industial Boarding School
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds44
Horizon Park
Park · 1.4 mi
This 22.5-acre park has three soccer fields, softball field, tennis court, quarter-mile paved fitness trail, football field, playground...
Mission Creek Woodland Park
Park · 1.7 mi
1458 North Harris Street, Mount Pleasant
32 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes98
Dog Central
Restaurant · Hot Dog · 0.5 mi
111 East Michigan Street, Mt Pleasant
Tu 11:30-20:00; We 15:00-20:00; Th,Fr 16:00-02:00; Sa 16:00-22:00
Dragon Express
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
314 West Broomfield Street, Mount Pleasant
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:30;Sa 11:30-21:30;Su 12:00-21:30
Golden Churro
Restaurant · Churro, Ice Cream · 0.8 mi
1620 South Mission Street, Mount Pleasant
Mo-Fr 14:00-00:00; Sa-Su 12:00-00:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
1004 East Pickard Street, Mount Pleasant
Mo-We 06:00-20:00; Fr-Su 06:00-20:00
86 more on the map.
History
Until the mid-19th century, this area was occupied by historical bands of the Ojibwa people, known by English speakers as the Chippewa. In the early decades of the century, they ceded vast amounts of land to the United States government, which wanted to enable settlement by European Americans.
The federal Graduation Act of 1854 allowed settlers to purchase land from the government at discount rates, and the first white settlers began to arrive in what became Mount Pleasant. Under the Treaty of 1855, the Ojibwa bands (Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation) from the Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black rivers were relocated to land in Isabella County (Isabella Indian Reservation).
Many non-natives soon moved to Mount Pleasant, predicting prosperous relations with the natives. The Homestead Act of 1862 also attracted many new settlers to Mount Pleasant, including new European immigrants, They worked to develop their stake on free lands offered by the US government in exchange for their labor in developing it for residence and agriculture.
The village and future city developed. In 1875, a devastating fire started at the Fancher Building on the north corner of Broadway and Main streets. It moved east down Broadway, destroying several buildings. Seven years later another fire would damage buildings on the south side of Broadway.
From the History section of Mount Pleasant, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Courtyard Mt. Pleasant at Central Michigan University
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2400 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mt Pleasant
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
5770 East Pickard Road, Mount Pleasant
Fairfield Inn & Suites Mt. Pleasant
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
2525 South University Park Drive, Mount Pleasant
Churches and places of worship10
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.6 mi
1250 Watson Road, Mount Pleasant
Central Michigan Christian Church
Church · 1.6 mi
3433 South Lincoln Road, Mount Pleasant
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging16
Next Door Food Store
Gas station · 0.4 mi
629 South Mission Street, Mount Pleasant
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Central Michigan University
School · 0.9 mi
1200 S. Franklin Street, Mount Pleasant
Healthcare8
Mission Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
926 South Mission Street, Mount Pleasant
MyMichigan Medical Center Mt. Pleasant
Hospital · 1.7 mi
4851 East Pickard Street, Mount Pleasant
Map of Mount Pleasant
243 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 16°F | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 56°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 2.8 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Central Michigan Univ 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
Isabella County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-08-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MOP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Shepherd 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Rosebush 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Lake Isabella 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Weidman 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- St. Louis 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Alma 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Midland 27 mi east, about 44 min by car
- Bay City 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ionia 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cadillac 56 mi northwest, 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
- MountPleasantMI HistoricDistrict6, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Light move over M-20 in Mount Pleasant, March 2019, Charles Fulton, CC BY 2.0
- Mountain Town Station (former Mount Pleasant station), March 2019, Charles Fulton, CC BY 2.0
- Mt Pleasant MI c 1910 EC Kropp, EC Kropp Co., Public domain
- Mt. Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Doughty House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quiet Downtown (49738386971), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lineup Exchange (28274515548), Joel Dinda, CC BY 2.0
- Bird Bar & Grill (49686523976), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Backwards -Explored- (49739519463), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- MountPleasantMI HistoricDistrict1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MountPleasantMI HistoricDistrict3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MountPleasantMI HistoricDistrict2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MountPleasantMI HistoricDistrict5, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MountPleasantMI HistoricDistrict4, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- No Close Encounters of Any Kind on marquee of Broadway Theatre - Mt. Pleasant, MI (49730008467), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Mr. Smith Goes to Wash His Hands on marquee of the Broadway Theatre - Mt. Pleasant, MI (49730008467), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Broadway Theatre - Mt. Pleasant, MI (49730008467), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- With Habitat for Humanity's Isabella County Women's Build team--this is what community looks like! (37078711420), Senator Stabenow, CC BY 2.0
- Central Michigan Community Hospital (49703808828), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Sunset (49727183041), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Ambulance (49731112306), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Central Michigan Community Hospital (49662995553), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Pandemic (49727171211), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Central Michigan Community Hospital (49685977168), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- First Day of School (50264524368), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Empty Playground (49738901562), Dan Gaken from Mt. Pleasant, MI, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Macro Kaology (4825474681), GollyGforce - Living My Worst Nightmare, CC BY 2.0
- ISS030-E-51854 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-56717 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-69709 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Long over haircut accomplished, anneheathen from Mount Pleasant, MI, US, CC BY 2.0
- Braxton Markle 047, Joel Dinda, CC BY 2.0
- Brandon Hughes (34329515290), Joel Dinda, CC BY 2.0
- Jason Sullivan 002 (cropped), Joel Dinda, CC BY 2.0
- Jason Sullivan 002, Joel Dinda, CC BY 2.0
- Brandon Hughes (34329515290) (cropped), Joel Dinda, CC BY 2.0
- Kelly Shorts Stadium, PureMichiganChip, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KellyShorts Night, PureMichiganChip, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bat Rack 002 (34708955235), Joel Dinda from Mulliken, Michigan, CC BY 2.0
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