A great place to live and work!

The Village of Vicksburg is located approximately five miles east of US-131 and nine miles south of I-94. Founded in 1829 by John Vickers on what was then part of the Nottawa-Seepe Indian Reservation, Vicksburg has a rich history. The Village and surrounding townships of Brady, Schoolcraft, Pavilion and Wakeshma owe their existence to the Railroad, Grist Mills, lumbering and agriculture.

Once known as Brady and Vicksburgh, the Village became known as Vicksburg around 1880. Many of the buildings, homes and structures in use today harken back to the area's early years - thus making our community one of living history. To reflect that history and to preserve our small town culture, the Vicksburg Historical Society maintains the "Historical Village." The Museum property includes: Strong School, a one-room school moved from its original location; a working newspaper office and print shop commemorating Vicksburg Commercial, one of the oldest continuously published newspapers in the state, established in 1876, and published today under the name Commercial-Express; a replica of Vicksburg's original Railway Express Office, which houses nearly 30,000 catalogued and indexed items; the Oswalt Farm House, the anchor of a 1900s farmstead, which includes a windmill, granary, dog coop, woodshed, and outhouse; and the Merrill Bard, an 1880s post and beam barn that houses exhibits and farm tools dating back to the early 1800s.

The Village of Vicksburg has about 2,300 residents. Although small, it supports a vital, growing community of about 15,000+. Our top quality schools, local shopping, convenient emergency healthcare facility, recreational and sporting opportunities, business-friendly atmosphere, local jobs and small town charm have, for over 179 years, beckoned folks to settle here to raise a family, work and play.

Vicksburg Area Profile

Whether you live in the Village of Vicksburg or in the outlying areas, when asked "Where are you from?" almost everyone just says Vicksburg.

Geographic Area = 130 square miles Lakes and Streams = 4.4 square miles Median Family Income = 55,200.00 Number of Households = 6,300+ Population = 15-17,000 < 18 = 28% 18-24 = 6.8% 25-44 = 29.3% 45-64 = 25.3 65+ = 10.6% Married/couples = 69.7%

Resources

For more information on what are community has to offer, visit any of these resources:

• Boy Scouting in Vicksburg, MI
• Brady Township
• Bronson Vicksburg Hospital
• Pavilion Township
• Schoolcraft Township
• Vicksburg Area Information & Visitor's Guide
• Vicksburg Community Schools
• Vicksburg Historical Society
• Vicksburg Historic Village
• Vicksburg Old Car Festival
• Vicksburg District Library
• Village of Vicksburg, MI