About Mason County

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Mason County is a combination of pristine Lake Michigan coastline on its western end and prosperous farming communities inland.

The Pere Marquette River, a major attraction here, traverses the county east to west through some of the most scenic state forest area in Michigan, enjoyed by canoers year around. It can be easily accessed from Custer (http://www.infomi.com/city/custer) or Scottville (http://www.infomi.com/city/scottville). The river empties into Lake Michigan at Ludington (http://www.infomi.com/city/ludington), where the car ferry dock can be seen from the channel which flows past City Park Beach, a great place for a summer picnic and swim.

Mason County’s recorded history goes back to the mid 1600’s when French missionaries, including Father Pere Marquette, visited the Ottawa Indians there. (Marquette’s Memorial stands on the south side of the channel, marking his death there in 1675.) In 1847, Burr Caswell settled at the mouth of the Pere Marquette beginning a small community. Lumbermen such as James Ludington followed. Sawmills caused the area’s boom in the late 1800’s, as did the discovery of salt there. In 1897, the Pere Marquette Railroad built a fleet of ferries to transport lumber. (The ferry service is still operating today with year round runs between Ludington (http://www.infomi.com/city/ludington) and Manitawoc, Wisconsin; a crossing that takes approximately 4 hours).

Mason County must be experienced to be appreciated. Be prepared to spend awhile there.

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Children's Resources



Children's Resource Network 4C (http://www.crn.nu/) 5722 West US 10, Ludington, MI (800)882-5213
We are a non-profit agency offering free referrals for families needing childcare, assistance in becoming a licensed child care provider, phone consultations for parents and child care providers.
a4c@accn.org (a4c@accn.org)
Community Information and Links



My Corner of Michigan (http://www.mycornerofmichigan2004.com/) N/A, Ludington, MI (231)843-2197
My Corner Of Michigan Ludington's gay and lesbian non-profit newsletter.
mycornerofmichigan2004@yahoo.com (mycornerofmichigan2004@yahoo.com)
Emergency Services



Freesoil Fire Department 7880 North Custer Road, Free Soil, MI (231)794-9799


Employment



Michigan Works! West Central 5880 West U.S. 10, Ludington, MI (231)843-2563
Jobs for Workers! Workers for Jobs! Your work force solution.

Family Help



Mason County Family Independence Agency 915 Diana Street, Ludington, MI (231)845-3238
Also serving: Lake Osceola, Missaukee and Wexford Counties.

Historical Society



Historic White Pine Village (http://www.historicwhitepinevillage.org/) 1687 South Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI (231)843-4808 Fax: (231)843-7089
Member of the Mason County Historical Society. Visit Historic White Pine Village and rediscover small-town Michigan life in the late 1800's and beyond. The beauty and nostalgia of White Pine Village ensures an exciting and educational experience for the entire family.
info@historicwhitepinevillage.org or execdir@historicwhitepi (info@historicwhitepinevillage.org%20or%20execdir@historicwhitepi)

Mason County Historical Society (http://www.historicwhitepinevillage.org/mchs.html) 1687 South Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI (231)843-4808 Fax: (231)843-7089
The Mason County Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational organization, formally organized November 30, 1937, dedicated to perpetuating Mason County's history. A twelve member Board of Directors governs the organization; four members are elected for a period of three years at the annual meeting each November or December. The Historical Society has not received local tax support since 1990 and is operated by revenue received from admissions, donations, memberships, and sales. The Mason County Historical Society operates Historic White Pine Village with the help of over 400 volunteers each year. The Historical Society has a membership of 600 individuals and families, close to eighty sponsors of special events each year, and sixteen individuals, businesses, corporations, or organizations have adopted buildings and ramps. The "adopt a building" program started in 1993 and has provided the means to properly maintain the buildings.
info@historicwhitepinevillage.org or execdir@historicwhitepi (info@historicwhitepinevillage.org%20or%20execdir@historicwhitepi)
Library



Friends of the Mason Library 145 West Ash, Mason, MI (517)676-4175
Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Mason Library. All are welcome!
ejferris@inghamisd.org (ejferris@inghamisd.org)

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Assembly of God



Prayer and Praise Assembly of God 509 North Staffon Street, Ludington, MI 49431
Phone: (231)843-4124 Senio Pastor Robert Wrasse or Associate Pastor Hen
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00AM ~ Jr. High Youth Tuesdays at 6:00PM ~ Sr. High Youth Tuesdays at 7:00PM ~ Womens Bible Study Thursdays at 7:00PM ~ Harp and Bowl Intercessory Worship Saturdays at 7:00PM.
henrik@jackpine.com (henrik@jackpine.com)

Baptist



CrossRoads Church (http://www.the-crossroads.net/) 1463 East US Highway 10, Scottville, MI 49454
Phone: (231)757-2857 Pastor Richard Chasse
CrossRoads Church is an independent Baptist church that is contemporary and casual. We have two Sunday morning services (check out our website for details) and adult Bible study classes, an active youth ministry, and full children's ministry. Nursery avai
contact@the-crossroads.net (contact@the-crossroads.net)


Gospel Light Baptist Church 8032 South Lakeshore Road, Lexington, MI 48450
Phone: (810)327-6434
Service Times: Sunday Morning ~ 11:00AM, Sunday Evening ~ 6:30PM, Wednesday Prayer Meeting ~ 7:00PM.
cinlex@aol.com (cinlex@aol.com)

Church of Christ



Scottville Church of Christ 122 Crowley Street - P.O. Box 131, Scottville, MI 49454
Phone: (231)757-2433 Charlie McDaniel, Minister
No Creed but Christ, No Book but the Bible, No Name but the Divine. Sunday
School, 10 am / Worship Service, 11 am, Wednesday Evening Fellowship Meal, 6:30 pm / Bible Study 7 pm. Welcoming all who seek to worship Christ in Spirit and in Truth.
sonseeker@charter.net (sonseeker@charter.net)

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America



Bethany Lutheran Church 6146 East Perkins Road, Perkins, MI 49872
Phone: Rev. Margaret Meives
Bethany is over 100 years old and worships in the original sanctuary every Sunday at 10:30 with about 30 worshippers.
rpparish@up.net (rpparish@up.net)

Independent Baptist



Gospel Light Baptist Church 8032 South Lakeshore Road, Lexington, MI 48450
Phone: (810)327-6434
Service Times: Sunday Morning ~ 11:00AM, Sunday Evening ~ 6:30PM, Wednesday Prayer Meeting ~ 7:00PM.
cinlex@aol.com (cinlex@aol.com)

Lutheran



Bethany Lutheran Church 6146 East Perkins Road, Perkins, MI 49872
Phone: Rev. Margaret Meives
Bethany is over 100 years old and worships in the original sanctuary every Sunday at 10:30 with about 30 worshippers.
rpparish@up.net (rpparish@up.net)


Bethany Lutheran Church 6146 East Perkins Road, Perkins, MI 49872
Phone: Rev. Margaret Meives
Bethany is over 100 years old and worships in the original sanctuary every Sunday at 10:30 with about 30 worshippers.
rpparish@up.net (rpparish@up.net)

Non-Denominational



1st Web Church (http://www.1stwebchurch.org/) 250 Franklin Lake Circle, Oxford, MI 48371
Phone: (248)628-7057
An internet-based church for those who have lost touch, or maybe never got in touch, with the major organized religions. We welcome everyone who feels "there must be something more to life!"
Pastor@1stwebchurch.org (Pastor@1stwebchurch.org)


Scottville Church of Christ 122 Crowley Street - P.O. Box 131, Scottville, MI 49454
Phone: (231)757-2433 Charlie McDaniel, Minister
No Creed but Christ, No Book but the Bible, No Name but the Divine. Sunday
School, 10 am / Worship Service, 11 am, Wednesday Evening Fellowship Meal, 6:30 pm / Bible Study 7 pm. Welcoming all who seek to worship Christ in Spirit and in Truth.
sonseeker@charter.net (sonseeker@charter.net)

Reformed



Mason County Reformed Church (http://www.mcrcscottville.org/) 45 South Amber Road, Scottville, MI 49454
Phone: (231)757-2088
We are an active group of believers. Check our website for details. We have two Sunday services, an active youth group, small groups, children's groups and nursery.
master@mcrcscottville.org (master@mcrcscottville.org)

Unitarian



Peoples Church (http://www.wsuuc.uuism.net/) 115 West Loomis Street, Ludington, MI 49431
Phone: (231)845-6493 Catherine Harrington, Minister
People's Church is a loving religious community for people of all ages that
embraces diversity, empowers individual spiritual growth, and acts on our Unitarian Universalist principles. Worship services Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
uuchurch@charterinternet.com (uuchurch@charterinternet.com)

United Methodist



St. Paul United Methodist Church of Ludington (http://www.ludingtonstpaulumc.org/) 3212 West Kinney, Ludington, MI 49431
Phone: (231) 843-3275 Pastor Den Slattery
We are the only Church in Riverton Township. Located on the Corner of Morton and Kinney. Worship with us every Sunday at 11:00 AM
den98@juno.com (den98@juno.com)