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South Haven, Michigan

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living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.5% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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of 2000, there were 5,021 people, 2,095 households, and 1,330 families living in the city. The population density was 1,452.3 inhabitants per square mile (560.7/km). There were 2,979 housing units at an average density of 861.6 per square mile (332.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 82.75%
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were built on the Black River. About this time, the settlement gained its first merchant, physician, lawyer, and minister, and the first schoolhouse was built. The first bank was organized in 1867. South Haven was incorporated as a village in 1869, and as a city in 1902. South Haven was named in
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The median age in the city was 47.7 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.
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In 1853, the first hotel in South Haven, known as the Forest House, was built at the corner of Phoenix and Center Streets. The building was subsequently moved a few doors south and still stands, though greatly modified, and no longer used as a hotel.
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In 1925, the first foreign shipments of goods arrived, beginning an era of foreign shipments that would last until the mid-1960s. The last passenger steamboat left South Haven for Chicago on Labor Day, 1941, though recreational
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increased steadily. In the 1950s and 1960s several new factories came to the area, and although the resort businesses in the area began to flounder, the resorts that remained grew stronger.
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was 1,295.0 inhabitants per square mile (500.0/km). There were 3,346 housing units at an average density of 984.1 per square mile (380.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 81.7%
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The median income for a household in the city was $ 35,885, and the median income for a family was $ 46,307. Males had a median income of $ 37,089 versus $ 25,486 for females. The
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city. During settlement, major ship lines stopped there, both passenger and freight. In the early 1900s South Haven became a resort town, sometimes referred to as "The
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During the winter months the city's ice rink is open. There is a daily fee for entrance and for rental skates, and also season passes are available.
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A staple restaurant in the heart of South Haven is Clementine's. The building was originally a bank but has since been renovated into a restaurant.
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The Michigan Flywheelers Museum allows visitors to experience the life of early local farmers. Attractions include exhibits of antique
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and tractors, an old town area with an old jail, farm machinery shop and an exhibit building called "The Farm History Building".
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economy, however, and in an effort to stabilize the economy, the city's board of trade successfully recruited several different
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There were 2,095 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were
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continues to draw many visitors to the city. Other events, such as the Ice Breaker Festival, Harborfest, the
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There were 1,959 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were
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was born in South Haven. His childhood home was presented to the city in the 1930s, and is now a museum.
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industry created many jobs in the area, and the city began to boom. Around the early 1900s, theaters, a
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of 2010, there were 4,403 people, 1,959 households, and 1,126 families living in the city. The
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for the city was $ 19,396. About 7.8% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the
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and constructed in 1891. The club house has two large stained glass windows portraying
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South Haven is home to a public school district as well as Roman Catholic and Lutheran
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Prior to colonization by white settlers, the area was inhabited at different times by
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Haven, Michigan
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Climate data for South Haven, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1905–2019)
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Jr. This Greek Revival farmhouse is one of the oldest houses in South Haven.
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South Haven offers an interesting array of cultural attractions. The
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1906 Carnegie Library, now housing South Haven Center for the Arts
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Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Reservation
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on Phoenix St. was designed by South Haven architect
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were then used by fruit farmers, who primarily grew
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Van Buren County (Mich.) 2139:"Historical Sketch of South Haven" 2053: 1378: 363:. The population was 3,964 at the 14: 3256: 2359: 2154:Michigan Maritime Museum (2004). 1853: 571:display remain very popular. The 1966:, professional basketball player 622:, and as yet is unincorporated. 378:, South Haven has always been a 68: 53: 38: 3245:1869 establishments in Michigan 2319: 2156:Maritime South Haven: 1900–1950 2017:J.C. Hartsfield, co-founder of 1364: 1332:South Haven Center for the Arts 1293: 556:was dedicated. To this day the 233:1,164.51/sq mi (449.61/km) 16:City in Michigan, United States 2170:Lighthouses of the Great Lakes 2161: 2148: 2131: 2106: 2091: 2080: 1999:, professional football player 1930:Ultimate Fighting Championship 1888:, professional baseball player 1826:stays on the river, while the 1724: 1664: 586:grammar schools. In addition, 1: 2041:. United States Census Bureau 2024: 1118:Average snowfall inches (cm) 632:Köppen climate classification 2158:, p. 21. 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Index

City
South Haven Lighthouse, seen in winter
Official seal of South Haven, Michigan
Location in Van Buren County & Allegan County in the state of Michigan
Van Buren County
Allegan County
Michigan
42°24′11″N 86°16′25″W / 42.40306°N 86.27361°W / 42.40306; -86.27361
Country
State
Michigan
Counties
Van Buren
Allegan
Mayor
Time zone
UTC-5
EST
DST
UTC-4
ZIP code
Area code
269
FIPS code
GNIS
www.southhaven.org

South Pier lighthouse
U.S. state
Michigan

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