Attractions & Entertainment

Dutch Sport Park

Local History

Founded by Davis Haven and Henry Killefer, both from Ohio, in 1855.  Given a post office on January 17, 1856.  Platted by William Killefer and George W. Haven in 1870, the year the Michigan Central Railroad came through.  Incorporated as a village in 1881.  So named by Davis Haven because it was a blooming valley. 

Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

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