South Haven, Michigan | |
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 South Haven Lighthouse, seen in winter | |
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| Coordinates: 42°24′11″N 86°16′25″W / 42.40306°N 86.27361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| Counties | Van Buren, Allegan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Annie Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.50 sq mi (9.05 km2) |
| • Land | 3.40 sq mi (8.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,964 |
| • Density | 1,164.51/sq mi (449.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 49090 |
| Area code | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-74980[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0638363[3] |
| Website | www |
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 Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Black River, South Haven has always been a port 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 Catskills of the Midwest." South Haven is a major regional tourist draw because of its recreational harbor and beaches. It is the western terminus of the Kal-Haven Trail, popular with bicyclists and snowmobilers. Nearby are Van Buren State Park and the Van Buren Trail State Park.
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.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Haven, Michigan