Why visit Scottville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Not-A-Pe-Ka-Gon Site, Scottville School and Riverside Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Scottville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Scottville
Scottville is a city in Mason County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,356 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Scottville, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Not-A-Pe-Ka-Gon Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Archaeological site in Mason County, Michigan
Scottville School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
School in Scottville, Michigan
Western Michigan Old Engine Club
Museum · 0.7 mi
700 South Scottville Road, Scottville
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes3
State & Main Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop
101 North Main Street, Scottville
Mo-We 07:00-16:00; Th 07:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 08:30-14:00
R&T Colossal Kitchen
Restaurant · Barbecue, Burger, Chicken, Sausage
State Street
History
The area was first mapped in 1874 as a stop along the Pere Marquette Railway. It was originally called "Mason Center", as it was in the center of the county. It was later renamed "Sweetland", after James Sweetland, who built a sawmill there in 1878. Hiram Scott platted the land in 1882, and won the right to rename the settlement "Scottville" after winning a coin toss. Scottville was incorporated as a village in 1889 and as a city in 1907.
On July 23, 2007, Governor Jennifer Granholm announced Scottville as the community chosen by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to take part in the Cool Cities Michigan Main Street program. Scottville was to receive five years of intensive technical assistance through MSHDA, to help create opportunities for new development, economic growth and jobs. A similar award, the Blueprints for Downtowns award, were announced to be received by the communities of Caro, Clio and Ypsilanti.
From the History section of Scottville, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Academy of Science Math And Technology Early College High Sc
School · 2.7 mi
2130 W Us Highway 10, Ludington
Healthcare1
Third Coast Family Practice Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
West State Street
Map of Scottville
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 18°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 67°F | 43°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 52°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 56°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 50°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 40°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 30°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 22°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ludington 4 Se (6 mi away), rain and snow from Scottville 2Se, 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
Mason County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 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
Mason County Airport (LDM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Hart 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Baldwin 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Montague 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Reed City 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Newaygo 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cadillac 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Frankfort 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- North Muskegon 48 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Muskegon 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Norton Shores 54 mi south, 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
- Scottville, Michigan panoramic 2017, WMrapids, CC0
- Scottville School, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Mary-Custer, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
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