Situated in the center of Dorr Township, Dorr is an unincorporated community in north Allegan County, about twenty miles south of Grand Rapids.
The Red Run, a stream, forms much of the village's southern border, and a portion of its northwestern border.
The main route through Dorr is 142nd Avenue, which connects with US-131 just east of the main part of the village. It intersects with 18th Street in the center of the village. 144th Avenue forms the northern boundaries, 20th Street forms most of its western boundary, and 140th Avenue forms a portion of its southern boundary.
The nearest cities are Wayland (7.2 miles southeast), Wyoming (14.5 miles north), and Hudsonville (17.5 miles northwest), while the nearest incorporated villages are Hopkins (9.3 miles southwest) and Caledonia (14.8 miles northeast), and unincorporated communities within ten miles of Dorr include Moline, North Dorr, Ross, New Salem, Byron Center, Corning, Burnips, Corinth, North Byron, Carlisle, and Gitchel.
Due to its proximity to Grand Rapids and other urban areas, Dorr is primarily a residential community, with outlying agricultural areas. Nevertheless, it is home to several businesses, including restaurants, a market, hardware store, and veterinary clinic, as well as a non-profit television studio and movie theater, sports and recreational facilities, and two elementary schools.
Before the arrival of European-American settlers, the region had long been inhabited by a succession of Algonquian tribes, primarily the Ojibwe, Ottawa, and Potawatomi, and continues to be the base for the federally recognized Match-ebenash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, previously known as the Gun Lake Band of the Grand River Ottawa Indians.
The first European-American land purchases in the area was in 1835 and made by Hull Sherwood and Almerin L. Cotton, although Nathaniel Goodspeed and his son, Orrin, were the first to settle there in 1845. The village was platted in 1869 by Frank Neuman, a German immigrant who had built a wagon shop there in 1856. A post office was established on January 3, 1870, with William H. Ewing as the first postmaster. Originally named Dorr Centre, for its position in the center of Dorr Township, both the township and community were named for Thomas William Dorr, the leader of the 1841-1842 Dorr Rebellion in Rhode Island, which forced the repeal of the state's law refusing a vote to those who did not own real estate. Dorr was never incorporated as a village.
The focus of this category is on the unincorporated community known as Dorr, Michigan. As such, topics related to the village itself, or any individuals, businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, or events within the village are appropriate resources for this guide.
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Situated in Dorr, Michigan, the gun range serves to educate and train area personnel, including law enforcement personnel, in the proficiency and tactical use of firearms, although membership is not restricted to law enforcement. With a choice of four membership levels, membership may be purchased online. The facility includes a store offering bulk ammunition, retail gun sales and trades, and gunsmithing services. The address and hours are posted.
https://www.centershotgunrange.com/
In business since 1955, the grocery market is located on 142nd Avenue in Dorr, Michigan. Its location, hours of operation, holiday closures, and announcements are posted to the site, along with weekly advertising specials, electronic coupons, gift cards, party planning resources, and its reward program. The market’s sausage shop and smokehouse, delicatessen, beer, and spirits department, and bakery are highlighted, including a downloadable cake brochure.
http://www.dicksfoodmarket.com/
The two-day Fourth of July celebrations are highlighted here. Although the events may differ from year to year, they might be expected to include fireworks, of course, but also a parade, carnival rides, games, competitions, food, and carnival rides. Schedules for the upcoming 4th of July celebrations are featured here, its sponsors are acknowledged, and sponsorship opportunities are posted. The history of the Door 4th of July Celebration is told.
http://www.dorr4th.com/
Across the street from Dick’s Market, and adjacent to 5 Lakes Brewing Company, the Dorr, Michigan chiropractic office can help with headaches or migraines, sciatica, neck or back pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Its location and a photographic tour of the office and an introduction to the chiropractic physician are presented, with client testimonials, new patient special offers, new member paperwork, pricing, payment options, office hours, and contacts.
https://www.dorrchiropractic.com/
The K-3rd-grade school is located on 18th Street in Dorr, Michigan, and part of Wayland Union Schools. Office hours, contacts, and a staff directory are published on the school website, along with a contact form and an introduction to the Dorr Parents-Teachers Organization, a student handbook, a parent guide, and its intervention program. Other resources include a school calendar, school news, and announcements. Enrollment information and online registrations are included.
https://waylandunion.org/schools/dorr-elementary/
Maple Grove Manufactured Home Community
New homes available for sale in the residential community are featured, with photographs, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, sales price, down payment, estimated monthly payments, and lot rental fees are listed, and a downloadable brochure that includes floor plans and other details, and an online application is also available. A resident portal can be used to make online payments, view statements, and see community announcements.
https://www.maplegrovemhc.com/
SKSC is a member of the National Rifle Association and the Michigan United Conservation Club and is a supporter of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Located on 140th Avenue, west of Dorr, the member-owned, volunteer-operated, non-profit club features trap and skeet fields, general-purpose bunkers, match-only bunkers, a 500-meter range, and its South Range Complex, which are featured here, along with shooting, training, and event schedules.
https://sksc.org/
Located in Dorr, Michigan, the PK-8th-grade parochial school is a ministry of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. The principal, administrative, and teaching staff are introduced, office hours, telephone number, and a contact form are presented, and its admissions policies, tuition, and an online application are available. Its academic and sacramental programs, other educational opportunities, and assessments are stated, and a calendar of events is included.
https://www.st-stans.net/
Part of the Hopkins Public School District, Sycamore is located on 142nd Avenue in the village of Dorr, Michigan. Its address and location, office hours, instructional hours, and summer office hours are stated, along with its telephone and fax numbers, and an introduction to its principal and staff. Other resources include curriculum guides, a school improvement plan, an annual report, and a student handbook, as well as a school calendar, news, and announcements.
https://www.hpsvikings.org/our-schools/ses/
