Schoolcraft, Michigan
Schoolcraft is a village of 1,275 people in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, founded in 1831.
Why visit Schoolcraft
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Dr. Nathan M. Thomas House and Fanckboner-Nichols Farmstead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Schoolcraft
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Schoolcraft
Schoolcraft is a village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. The village is located in Schoolcraft Township approximately 13 miles (21 km) south of Kalamazoo on U.S. Route 131. As of the 2020 census, Schoolcraft had a population of 1,466. The village is named in honor of geographer, geologist, and ethnologist Henry Schoolcraft.
From the Wikipedia article Schoolcraft, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Dr. Nathan M. Thomas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Single-family home located at 613 East Cass Street in Schoolcraft, Michigan
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Fanckboner-Nichols Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Farmhouse in Prairie Ronde Township, Michigan
Dr. Nathan Thomas House
Monument and historic site
Historic Site, Underground Railroad House
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes7
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich
485 North Grand Street, Schoolcraft
Mo 08:00-13:00; Tu-We 08:00-21:00; Th 14:00-21:00; Fr-Su 08:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship2
History
Euro-American settlement in the Schoolcraft area dates to 1828 (nine years before Michigan's admission to the Union), when Bazel Harrison moved his family from Ohio to present-day Prairie Ronde Township, becoming the first settler in the future Kalamazoo County. The village itself was established in 1831 by surveyor (and future statesman) Lucius Lyon, who had first visited the area as a surveyor under government contract in 1823. Recorded on October 5, 1831, Schoolcraft was the first town in Kalamazoo County. Lyon named the village for his friend Henry Schoolcraft. Schoolcraft was a key member of the 1820 Cass Expedition, organized by territorial governor Lewis Cass to explore the Michigan Territory; the expedition played an important role in encouraging settlement of the territory.
From the History section of Schoolcraft, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare2
Map of Schoolcraft
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.2 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kalamazoo Battle Ck Intl 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
Kalamazoo County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Portage 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Kalamazoo 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Mattawan 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Lawton 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Marcellus 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Paw Paw 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Centreville 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Parchment 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Galesburg 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Decatur 18 mi west, about 28 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
- Schoolcraft, Michigan, LittleT889, CC BY 4.0
- A451 Schoolcraft (22186250613), Russell Sekeet, CC BY 2.0
- Fanckboner-Nichols Farmstead, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Dr. Nathan M. Thomas House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Unnamed Flickr file (55391998496), niqiu, CC BY 4.0
- Unnamed Flickr file (55391061997), niqiu, CC BY 4.0
- Unnamed Flickr file (55391999476), niqiu, CC BY 4.0
- Unnamed Flickr file (55392393785), niqiu, CC BY 4.0
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