South Haven, Michigan
South Haven, Michigan | ||
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FIPS code 26-74980[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0638363[3] |
South Haven is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Most of the city is in Van Buren County, although a small portion extends into Allegan County. The population was 3,964 at the 2020 census.
Because of its position on
Noted botanist Liberty Hyde Bailey was born in South Haven. His childhood home was presented to the city in the 1930s, and is now a museum.
History
Prior to colonization by white settlers, the area was inhabited at different times by
In 1853, the first hotel in South Haven, known as the Forest House, was built at the corner of Phoenix and Center Streets.[6] The building was subsequently moved a few doors south and still stands, though greatly modified, and no longer used as a hotel.
The
In 1925, the first foreign shipments of goods arrived,[7] beginning an era of foreign shipments that would last until the mid-1960s.[citation needed] The last passenger steamboat left South Haven for Chicago on Labor Day, 1941, though recreational boating 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.
In 1970, "The Centennial Celebration and
South Haven is home to a public school district as well as Roman Catholic and Lutheran parochial grammar schools. In addition, Western Michigan University and Lake Michigan College, a junior college, have branch campuses located within the city. The city has annexed portions of South Haven Township, Van Buren County and a small portion of Casco Township, Allegan County.
Geography
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, South Haven borders on a maritime and continental influenced climate, having a microclimate. The extreme western ends are classified as oceanic (Cfb), while the inner parts of the city border on a hot-summer continental climate (Dfa), with moderation by Lake Michigan. The summers are hot and humid, while the winters are mild and cold with frequent thaws.
Climate data for South Haven, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1905–2019) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 67 (19) |
71 (22) |
81 (27) |
89 (32) |
97 (36) |
100 (38) |
99 (37) |
99 (37) |
97 (36) |
90 (32) |
78 (26) |
71 (22) |
100 (38) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 33.5 (0.8) |
35.8 (2.1) |
44.8 (7.1) |
56.1 (13.4) |
67.7 (19.8) |
75.9 (24.4) |
80.0 (26.7) |
79.1 (26.2) |
73.7 (23.2) |
62.2 (16.8) |
49.2 (9.6) |
38.6 (3.7) |
58.1 (14.5) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.8 (−2.3) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
37.4 (3.0) |
47.7 (8.7) |
58.5 (14.7) |
67.8 (19.9) |
72.8 (22.7) |
71.6 (22.0) |
65.5 (18.6) |
54.9 (12.7) |
42.7 (5.9) |
33.3 (0.7) |
50.8 (10.4) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22.1 (−5.5) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
39.3 (4.1) |
49.4 (9.7) |
59.6 (15.3) |
65.6 (18.7) |
64.0 (17.8) |
57.2 (14.0) |
47.5 (8.6) |
36.2 (2.3) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
43.5 (6.4) |
Record low °F (°C) | −14 (−26) |
−22 (−30) |
−4 (−20) |
7 (−14) |
24 (−4) |
35 (2) |
39 (4) |
37 (3) |
26 (−3) |
15 (−9) |
−10 (−23) |
−12 (−24) |
−22 (−30) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.71 (69) |
2.04 (52) |
2.25 (57) |
3.58 (91) |
3.91 (99) |
3.73 (95) |
3.16 (80) |
3.70 (94) |
3.19 (81) |
3.89 (99) |
2.68 (68) |
2.38 (60) |
37.22 (945) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 29.7 (75) |
14.4 (37) |
6.6 (17) |
1.5 (3.8) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
8.6 (22) |
24.6 (62) |
85.9 (218) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.3 | 5.1 | 7.7 | 10.4 | 11.2 | 8.6 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 9.8 | 11.3 | 10.1 | 7.8 | 105.4 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 6.9 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 6.7 | 21.5 |
Source: NOAA (precipitation days, snowfall, snow days 1981–2010)[10][11][12] |
Architecture
The Scott Club on Phoenix St. was designed by South Haven architect
The Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum is housed in the birth-site home of Liberty Hyde Bailey Jr. This Greek Revival farmhouse is one of the oldest houses in South Haven.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1860 | 308 | — | |
1870 | 1,576 | 411.7% | |
1880 | 1,442 | −8.5% | |
1890 | 1,924 | 33.4% | |
1900 | 4,009 | 108.4% | |
1910 | 3,577 | −10.8% | |
1920 | 3,829 | 7.0% | |
1930 | 4,804 | 25.5% | |
1940 | 4,745 | −1.2% | |
1950 | 5,629 | 18.6% | |
1960 | 6,149 | 9.2% | |
1970 | 6,471 | 5.2% | |
1980 | 5,943 | −8.2% | |
1990 | 5,563 | −6.4% | |
2000 | 5,021 | −9.7% | |
2010 | 4,403 | −12.3% | |
2020 | 3,964 | −10.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[13] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 1,959 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples 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 was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.80.
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.
2000 census
As of the
There were 2,095 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples 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.
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, there were 80.4 males.
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
Cultural attractions
South Haven offers an interesting array of cultural attractions. The Michigan Maritime Museum, host of the tall ship Friends Good Will, is perhaps its most famous. The Michigan Maritime Museum also hosts an electrically powered river launch called the Lindy Lou. River launch boats were used in the 1890s to the 1930s to ferry passengers up the Black River to various resorts and parks. Visitors are able to buy tickets to ride either ship – the Lindy Lou stays on the river, while the Friends Good Will goes down the river and onto Lake Michigan.
The Historical Association of South Haven, which now operates out of the old Hartman School, which it is refurbishing, is devoted to documenting and retelling the city's rich history.
The Michigan Flywheelers Museum allows visitors to experience the life of early local farmers. Attractions include exhibits of antique
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.
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.[15]
Notable people
- Liberty Hyde Bailey, co-founder of American Society for Horticultural Science and considered the Father of Modern Horticulture
- Nate Barnes, country music singer
- Pamela Carter, Indiana Attorney General (1993–1997)
- Dave Gumpert, professional baseball player
- Wendy Anderson Halperin, children's book illustrator and author
- LPGA Tour
- Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of The Prince of Tides
- Drakkar Klose, Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter
- Mark Lenard, Star Trek actor known for playing Spock's father
- Forbeslist of 400 Richest Americans in 1982
- James McCloughan, Vietnam veteran and Medal of Honor recipient
- Kennedy McIntosh, professional basketball player
- Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife
- Joseph P. Overton, political scientist, author of the Overton windowconcept
- Jeffrey R. Riemer, retired United States Air Force major general
- Art Walker, professional football player
- Kaliesha West, professional boxer
- D'arcy Wretzky, former bass player of The Smashing Pumpkins
- J.C. Hartsfield, co-founder of Heartsfield
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Haven, Michigan
- ^ Rowland, Oran W. (1912). A History of Van Buren County, Michigan, Vol. I, pp. 609–13. The Lewis Publishing Company.
- ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
- ^ Brower, C. De W. (1898). "Historical Sketch of South Haven". In South Haven City Directories, p. 173. Van Buren County (Mich.)
- ^ Michigan Maritime Museum (2004). Maritime South Haven: 1900–1950, p. 21. Arcadia Publishing.
- ^ Berger, Todd R. (2010). Lighthouses of the Great Lakes, p. 139. Voyageur Press.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2012-08-18.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ^ "Clementine's". www.ohmydarling.com. Retrieved 2017-01-24.