TeamHealth - South Haven, Michigan

Michigan

TeamHealth operates practice groups in Detroit; Ann Arbor; Grand Rapids; Niles; West Branch, Midland, Saginaw, Clare and Bay City (Mid-Michigan); Grand Blanc; Lansing; Traverse City; Cadillac; Muskegon; Holland; and South Haven. The Wolverine State is the only state to consist entirely of two peninsulas. It’s the 11th largest state in total land area and it’s the eighth most populous.

South Haven, Michigan

Considered a resort town, nicknamed “The Catskills of the Midwest.” Home to almost 4,500 people. The self-proclaimed Blueberry Capital of the World hosts the well-attended National Blueberry Festival each August. Home to the Michigan Maritime Museum. Notable native: botanist Liberty Hyde Bailey, whose childhood home is a museum.

South Haven in Brief

A port city on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Black River that boasts a deep-water harbor, South Haven is a small city with a lot to offer. Called “a gem among small American towns,” it features many public parks and beaches, unique shopping, craft fairs and more—and is little more than 100 miles from Chicago.

The South Haven File

1. Education. South Haven Public Schools is a well-regarded district that focuses on ensuring that all students graduate with outstanding academic skills and exemplary character.
2. Real Estate. South Haven offers a range of housing options, from homes surrounded by woods, ravines or sandy beaches to beachside condominiums.
3. Family. South Haven is a city where neighbors look out for one another, making it an excellent place for families to blossom.
4. Culture. South Haven is home to several museums and areas of historical significance, and residents enjoy concerts, festivals, and live theatre year round.
5. Recreation. South Haven residents enjoy a variety of recreational pursuits, including ice skating, snowmobiling, hiking, biking, golfing, fishing and other water activities.
6. Weather. South Haven enjoys distinct seasons and a variety of temperatures throughout the year, ranging from averages of 25 to the mid-80s in winter and summer, respectively.

South Haven Fun Fact

South Haven was founded in 1833 by J.R. Monroe, who was granted a land patent by the U.S. government for 65 acres of land along the shore of Lake Michigan. Unfortunately, he left the city before it began to grow in the 1850s after the first sawmill was built on the banks of the Black River.