Carson City is in east Bloomer Township, southeast Montcalm County, in the central Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
The main routes through the city M-57 (Main Street), which is also known as Carson City Road and Cleveland Road, and South Mount Hope Road (Division Street). County Line Road serves as the city's eastern boundary, separating it from Gratiot County, and East Sessions Road makes up a portion of the city's northern boundary.
Hubbardston is 6.3 miles south, Perrington is 8.9 miles to the east, Maple Rapids is 12.6 miles southeast, Sheridan is 13.7 miles west, Stanton is 19.9 miles northwest, Ithaca is 20.0 miles northeast, and Ionia is 23.8 miles southwest of Carson City.
Fish Creek winds through the western part of the city, where it forms the basis for Haradine Park.
The land upon which the city was formed was first acquired by Joseph Throop in 1850, platted on land then owned by R.M. Abbott, Delia Miner, and Hiram T. Sherman in 1866, and recorded in 1871. Thomas Scott and his nephews, John and Thomas LaDue, purchased the first lot in 1867. Doing business as Scott & LaDue, they opened a sawmill in 1868, and a gristmill in 1870.
On August 3, 1868, the North Shade post office, in Gratiot County, was moved to Carson City, and named for Carson City, Nevada. A newspaper, the Coral Enterprise, began publishing in 1877. Carson City was incorporated as a village in 1867, becoming a city in 1960.
Carson City is a small city, with just over a thousand residents at the time of the 2010 census. Its peak population was 1,229 in 1980. Its major employers are in the public sector, healthcare, and education, although the city includes several private contractors and retail stores that employ residents.
The city includes three parks, each with a play area and picnic areas with shelters that can be reserved for a fee. There are also several sports programs in Carson City, operated by volunteers, and there are several golf courses in the surrounding region. Headquartered in the city, Carson City-Crystal Area Schools is a public school district that operates Carson City Elementary School, Carson City-Crystal Upper Elementary and Middle School, Carson City-Crystal High School, and Carson City-Crystal Alternative Education.
The Carson City post office serves most of Bloomer Township, the southern portion of Crystal Township, western North Shade Township, and southwestern New Haven Township.
The focal point of this guide is on the City of Carson City, Michigan. Online resources for the municipal government are appropriate for this category, along with businesses, industries, schools, places of worship, organizations, attractions, events, sports leagues and teams, and recreational opportunities within the city.
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The community barn serves as a wedding venue and event center in Carson City, Michigan. A photo gallery highlights the space, as well as some of the events that have been held there, seasonal prices are listed, including security deposits, and policy information. Its location, telephone number, and email address are posted to the site, and a schedule of upcoming events is included. An introduction to the proprietors and profile of the business are included.
https://littlepatchofheavenllc.com/
Originally Carson City Lumber and Elevator, the Carson City, Michigan business sold the elevator and made lumber the central part of its business in the late 1950s. Its location, hours of operation, and contacts are posted to the site, which highlights its lumber, panel products, insulation, roofing, siding, windows, doors, hardware, and other inventory, as well as its projects and plans for houses, garages, pole barns, kitchen designs, and custom estimating services.
http://www.carsoncitylumber.com/
In business since 2013, the Carson City, Michigan business offers auto repair services, such as 4x4 services, alignments, brake repairs, electrical services, engine and transmission services, engine maintenance, heating and cooling services, lube services, and general auto repair services for cars and trucks, both imports and domestics. Its location, hours of operation, telephone number, email address, and repair tips. An appointment request form is included.
https://www.carsoncityservice.com/
Carson City-Crystal Area Schools
Headquartered in Carson City, Michigan, the K-12 public school district operates Carson City Elementary School, Carson City-Crystal Upper Elementary & Middle School, Carson City-Crystal High School, and Carson City-Crystal Alternative Education, each of which is featured here, including a district calendar, daily class schedules for each campus, office hours, and contacts. Resources for staff members include payroll information and a private staff login.
https://www.carsoncity.k12.mi.us/
Carson City is situated along Michigan State Highway 57 in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The official municipal website displays financial statements and other reports, meeting agendas and minutes, a directory of city staff and elected officials, city departments, and services. A guide to municipal parks, businesses, schools, places of worship, and restaurants is presented, and a calendar of events, news, public notices, election information, and dates.
http://www.carsoncitymi.com/
Featuring thirty campsites, the Carson City, Michigan campground includes a one-acre pond, wedding venue, picnic pavilion, picnic table at every site, fire rings, showers, flush toilets, dump station, a camp store, water, sewer, electric, and free Internet access. Its location, daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal rates, office hours, telephone number, policy information, and a photo gallery are put forth, and reservations may be made online. Wedding and event bookings are also discussed.
https://redpinescampground.com/
Carrying a large variety of fabric, including Marcus Brothers, Free Spirit, Benartex, Timeless Treasures, Henry Glass, Michael Miller, Dear Stella, Kanvas, and others, as well as samples, quilting books, patterns, and notions. Located in Carson City, Michigan, the shop also offers classes for beginners and experienced quilters. An online shopping area is included, along with featured categories, free patterns, a photo gallery, directions, hours of operation, and contacts.
https://www.sevensistersquiltshop.com/
The Laurels is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Carson City, Michigan, offering thirty private rooms with private bath and showers, fifty-two semi-private rooms with a privacy wall, a lobby with a fireplace, spa, beauty salon, several public rooms for socialization, hospitality areas, private dining rooms for dinner parties, a full library, cable television, and other features and amenities which are discussed here, along with employment opportunities.
https://www.laurelsofcarsoncity.com/
Westside Storage of Carson City
Located along the main corridor of M-57 on the west side of Carson City, Michigan, the self-storage facility features 209 units in a variety of sizes, including boat and RV storage. The address is given and a map shows the location of the facility, a pricing guide is posted, and units may be rented online or in person. Office hours and a telephone number are included, with an overview of its security policies, customer service promises, and online customer accounts.
https://www.westsidestoragecc.com/
