Spring Arbor, Michigan
Spring Arbor is a community of 2,275 people in Jackson County, Michigan.
Why visit Spring Arbor
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Spring Arbor University.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Spring Arbor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Spring Arbor
Spring Arbor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Spring Arbor had a population of 2,916. The CDP is located within Spring Arbor Township.
From the Wikipedia article Spring Arbor, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Spring Arbor University
School
Private Free Methodist-affiliated university in Spring Arbor, Michigan
169 East Main Street, Spring Arbor
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes7
Marino's Pizza and More!
Restaurant · Pizza
102 Teft Road, Spring Arbor
11:00-19:00
Sacred Grounds
Cafe · Coffee Shop
106 East Main Street, Spring Arbor
Mo-Fr 07:45-17:00
Spring Arbor Cafe
Restaurant · Diner · 0.8 mi
7975 Spring Arbor Road, Spring Arbor
Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00; Su 08:00-19:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
8006 Spring Arbor Road, Spring Arbor
Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
History
Potawatomi Native Americans resided in present-day Spring Arbor in three known aboriginal villages until their removal to reservations near Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Organized by Territorial Council in 1832, Spring Arbor Township has continued to exist with its present boundaries since 1837. Spring Arbor was first spelled Spring Arbour on all early maps.
During the mid-19th century, a Village of Spring Arbour had been planned along what is now the intersection of Cross and Hammond roads in the southwest portion of the township. The development of such a village began but ended with the departure of the Free Will Baptists' seminary to what is now Hillsdale College. Remnants of this plot are clearly visible on an aerial view of the area: a portion of Matthews Road continues along a street directed at the intersections of Cross and Hammond. Falling Waters Park can be found at this former establishment with historical information about the area including the Potawatomi village, the founding of the village of Spring Arbor, the 1835 founding of what would eventually become Albion College, and the 1844 founding of the predecessor of both Hillsdale College and Spring Arbor University.
From the History section of Spring Arbor, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare1
Map of Spring Arbor
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 18°F | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jackson Reynolds Fld (6 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
Jackson 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)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jackson County Airport (JXN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Concord 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Jackson 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Lake LeAnn 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Homer 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Litchfield 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Jonesville 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Brooklyn 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Leslie 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Grass Lake 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Manitou Beach-Devils Lake 20 mi southeast, about 33 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
- John Timbers House Spring Arbor, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
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