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57-849: The first Family Fare store opened in 1966 in Holland, Michigan . It was an existing supermarket which was acquired in 1973 by Don Koop. By the 1990s, the chain was owned by Spartan Stores (now SpartanNash ), and had added locations in Byron Center and Lowell . Family Fare expanded into Indiana in the late 1980s with four stores, but closed all four in 1995. In 2004, Spartan began consolidating most of its nameplates into two brands: Glen's Markets in northern lower Michigan, and Family Fare in southern lower Michigan. This change rebranded three locations of Prevo's Markets in Grand Rapids (which themselves had previously been known as Daane's) to Family Fare, as well as

114-585: A group. Van Raalte and his colony settled on land in the midst of the Ottawa ( Odawa ) people's Old Wing Mission Colony near the Macatawa River (also known as the Black River) where it streams into Lake Macatawa (Called Black Lake prior to June 4, 1935) which, in turn, leads to Lake Michigan via a channel. The Dutch settlers and the Ottawa people never got along. Dutch settlers began stealing sugar and venison from

171-584: A part of the city's cultural identity, but the local economy as well: the Tulip Time Festival in May and various Dutch-themed attractions augment the nearby Lake Michigan shoreline in attracting thousands of tourists annually. Over 28% of the population identified as being of Dutch descent. The Holland Museum contains exhibits about the city's history. Another, the Cappon House Museum, was built in 1874 and

228-562: A second term. In 2008, it was one of the only two counties in Michigan where Barack Obama did not win 40 percent of the county's vote, and his weakest county, being the only one where John McCain received more than 60 percent of the vote, as he won it by 24 points while Obama carried the state by 16.5 points. In 2020, Joe Biden had the best performance of any Democratic presidential candidate in Ottawa County since 1964, though he still lost

285-514: Is Matt VanDyken, the former IT director for the city. Holland's city charter requires a mayor and eight city council members. The mayor serves a two-year term, and two at-large council members and six ward council members each serve four-year terms. The current mayor is Nathan Bocks, a local attorney elected in November 2019. The Holland Board of Public Works was created in 1883. It provides electricity, water and sewer services. In February 1996,

342-486: Is a historic museum that once housed the first mayor of Holland, Dutch immigrant Isaac Cappon. The Settlers House Museum, a building that survived the great fire, contains furnishings and relics from the 19th century. Holland's downtown is listed in the National Register of Historic Places . The "Snowmelt Project" established pipes transporting warm water from the nearby power plant to travel underneath downtown with

399-626: Is also host to the annual Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival , which is held to celebrate the Latino contribution to the culture. Holland is known as the "City of Churches". There are around 140 churches in the greater Holland area, many of which are with the Reformed Church in America and Christian Reformed Church in North America denominations . The city is the home to the church that started

456-493: Is home to Hope College and Western Theological Seminary , institutions of the Reformed Church in America . Ottawa County was originally populated by Ottawa Indians. In 1846, Reverend George Smith established the Old Wing Mission as an outreach to the native population. The Ottawa living here were primarily practicing Catholics, but Smith tried converting them to Protestantism. While generally unsuccessful in converting

513-501: Is land and 0.767 sq mi (1.99 km ) is water. Holland has a Midwestern humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfb/Dfa ) that is influenced by the Great Lakes , and is part of USDA Hardiness zone 5b. As of the 2020 census , there were 34,378 people, 12,747 households, and 7,880 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,060.7/sq mi (795.6/km ). There were 13,512 housing units. The racial makeup of

570-718: Is part of the Grand Rapids - Kentwood Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Allegan County portion is part of the Holland Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is coextensive with Allegan County. As of 2013, both areas are part of the Grand Rapids–Kentwood–Muskegon Combined Statistical Area. Holland was founded by Dutch Americans, and is in an area that has a large percentage of citizens of Dutch American heritage. It

627-606: Is served by the MAX ( Macatawa Area Express ) transportation system, which offers both on-demand and high-speed bus service, linking different parts of the city as well as commercial, medical and government locations outside the city. This service evolved from the former "Dial-A-Ride Transportation" (DART) system. The city is served by the following highways: The channel between Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan allows pleasure craft and commercial boats, even bulk freighters , to access Holland's docks to unload coal, salt and iron scrap. Holland

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684-466: Is the hometown of four Medal of Honor recipients (tied with Pueblo, Colorado which has four, both more than any other municipality in the United States) – John Essebagger Jr. , Paul Ronald Lambers , Matt Urban , and Gordon Douglas Yntema . Ottawa County, Michigan Ottawa County ( / ˈ ɒ t ə w ə / OT -ə-wə ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan . As of

741-495: The 2000 United States Census , there were 238,314 people, 81,662 households, and 61,328 families in the county. The population density was 421 inhabitants per square mile (163/km ). There were 86,856 housing units at an average density of 154 per square mile (59/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.52% White , 1.05% Black or African American , 0.36% Native American , 2.09% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 3.48% from other races , and 1.48% from two or more races. 7.00% of

798-544: The Leelanau Peninsula ), voyaging on boats and canoes. In Holland's early history, Van Raalte was a spiritual leader, as well as overseeing political, educational and financial matters. In 1847, Van Raalte established a congregation of the Reformed Church in America , which would later be called the First Reformed Church of Holland. On March 25, 1867, Holland was incorporated as a city with Isaac Cappon being

855-487: The Macatawa River (formerly known locally as the Black River). Holland is a thriving city with a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and higher education. It is home to a number of prominent companies, including Herman Miller , Haworth , and Adient , formerly known as Johnson Controls. The city also attracts thousands of visitors each year for its annual Tulip Time Festival, which celebrates

912-567: The Old Wing Mission . Within just a few years, the new Dutch settlers had forced out the Ottawa people and the Old Wing Mission. According to the US Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,631 square miles (4,220 km ), of which 563 square miles (1,460 km ) is land and 1,068 square miles (2,770 km ) (65%) is water. By land By water As of the 2020 United States Census , there were 296,203 people living in

969-642: The Park Township Airport ( IATA : HLM , ICAO : KHLM ) having closed on August 15, 2020. The airport is not served by regularly scheduled commercial carriers; the nearest airport with airline service is Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan , about 35 mi (56 km) northeast. The city also is served by regularly scheduled Amtrak service (the Pere Marquette ) east to Grand Rapids and west to Chicago with connections to all points east and west. The city and surrounding area

1026-624: The United States 2020 Census , the population was 296,200. The county seat is Grand Haven . The county is named for the Ottawa Nation . It was set off in 1831 and organized in 1837. Ottawa County is included in the Grand Rapids - Kentwood , MI Metropolitan Statistical Area and has a significant Dutch American population. Before European settlers arrived, this area was home to the Potawatomi and Ottawa people for centuries. The Grand River

1083-586: The 2022 elections. Perhaps the most prominent politician in Ottawa County History was Grand Haven's Thomas W. Ferry . Thomas Ferry served as an Ottawa County Clerk at age 21. He went on to become a member of the Michigan House of Representatives , the Michigan Senate , the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate . While in the U.S. Senate, he served as President Pro Tempore (during

1140-646: The Board of Commissioners adopted the "Four Cs" Initiative including "Cultural Intelligence." At that time, Vanderberg asserted that there was discrimination in the county, and that it could adversely affect the future prosperity of the county. The county "rebranded" in 2017, adopting the slogan "Where you belong." Vanderberg said the slogan is intended to let everyone know they are welcome in Ottawa County, regardless of color, ethnic background, sexual identity, religion or other qualifier. The county board made numerous changes at their first meeting when sworn in on January 3, 2023;

1197-517: The County jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, records deeds, mortgages, and vital records , administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget and has limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions – police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance etc. – are

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1254-644: The Great Day chain, while the rest of the Prevo's became Glen's. Spartan expanded Family Fare in 2007 when some locations of Felpausch were converted (mostly in the Battle Creek, Michigan area), with others becoming D&W Fresh Market instead. Family Fare began expanding into northern Michigan in 2010 when a Glen's (formerly Ashcraft's) in Midland was converted. Starting in 2013, Spartan converted more Glen's to Family Fare;

1311-555: The Holland City Council approved a sister city relationship between Santiago de Querétaro , Querétaro , Mexico , and the City of Holland. Holland is home to the world's largest pickle factory. The H.J. Heinz Company opened the factory at the same location in 1897, and processes over 1 million lbs. of pickles per day during the green season. The city is serviced by West Michigan Regional Airport ( IATA : BIV , ICAO : KBIV ),

1368-554: The Native population, the two groups worked together relatively closely for a short time. This attempt to work and live together was not valued by the next group who arrived. Holland was settled in 1847 by Dutch Calvinist separatists , under the leadership of Dr. Albertus van Raalte . Dire economic conditions in the Netherlands compelled them to emigrate, while their desire for religious freedom led them to unite and settle together as

1425-460: The Ottawa. The Dutch were unwilling to accept the Ottawa people's mix of Catholic and Native culture. Soon, Dutch leaders tried to force the natives into wooded land in Allegan County. Eventually, the natives moved north to preserve their way of life and culture. Chief Peter Waukazoo and Reverend George Smith decided to move the community and the Ottawa Mission from Holland up to Northport (on

1482-532: The State Park is the Holland Harbor Light , known as "Big Red". Smaller beaches along Lake Michigan are present but not well marked. Public accesses are frequent along dead-end streets bordering the shoreline. The city's primary shopping district is centered along 8th Street, the city's main street downtown. The 8th Street business district features a thermal snow-melting system which uses cooling water from

1539-463: The Verve Pipe in 2004, and Jars of Clay in 2006. Ed McMahon visited Tulip Time in 2007 along with Bobby Vinton . Comedian Bill Cosby headlined the 2014 Tulip Time Festival. Holland is located on Lake Macatawa , near the shores of Lake Michigan . Scattered along the shoreline are many public beach accesses including Tunnel Park and the widely popular Holland State Park . Across the channel from

1596-542: The advocacy group Ottawa Impact , has been described as " far-right " by national and Michigan-based media organizations. After the 2022 elections in which they took power, the board appointed Trump administration official John Gibbs to serve as the county administrator . In February 2024, the Board of Commissioners voted 10–1 to fire Gibbs for cause. 11 members, elected from districts (2 Democrats, 9 Republicans) (information correct as of May 2024) Beginning in 2012, County Administrator Alan Vanderberg and

1653-517: The area's Dutch heritage and vibrant tulip fields. The city spans the Ottawa / Allegan county line, with 9.08 sq mi (23.52 km ) in Ottawa and the remaining 8.13 sq mi (21.06 km ) in Allegan. As of the 2020 census , the population was 34,378, with an urbanized area population of 107,034. Holland is the largest city in both Ottawa and Allegan counties. The Ottawa County portion

1710-426: The city are under the supervision of the city manager and their staff. The city manager is responsible for selecting all department heads, preparation of the budget and supervision of all employees through their appointments. The city manager serves at the direction of the mayor and city council which are elected positions. The current city manager is Keith Van Beek, former Ottawa County deputy county administrator, who

1767-453: The city was 71.2% White , 4.2% African American , 0.8% Native American , 2.8% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 9.4% from some other races and 11.5% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.4% of the population. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.1% were under 5 years of age, and 16.9% were 65 and older. As of the 2010 census , there were 33,051 people, 12,021 households, and 7,593 families residing in

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1824-796: The city's first mayor . The city suffered a major fire on October 8–10, 1871, at the same time as the Great Chicago Fire in Illinois and the very deadly Peshtigo Fire in Wisconsin . Due to the Great Michigan Fire (which included the Port Huron Fire of 1871 ), Manistee and Port Huron, Michigan , also burned at the same time. Also known as the Great Midwest fires, the series of fires across Michigan claimed approximately 500 lives, though

1881-662: The city-owned Windmill Island Gardens, and at a large tulip farm named Veldheer Tulip Gardens. It is normally held the second week of May, during the tulip blooming season. Cruise ships such as the Yorktown from the Great Lakes Cruising Company make Holland a port of call. About one million tourists visit Tulip Time each year, for which the community finds innovative ways to enhance self-funded projects. The Tulip Time Festival has attracted big-name acts in recent years such as: Christina Aguilera in 2000, O-Town in 2001,

1938-458: The city. The population density was 1,992.3/sq mi (769.2/km ). There were 13,212 housing units at an average density of 796.4/sq mi (307.5/km ). Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin: The racial makeup of the city was 80.0% White alone , 3.6% Black or African American , 0.6% Native American , 3.0% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 9.2% from some other races and 3.4% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.7% of

1995-559: The conversion of the No Frills brand. Further conversion from Econofoods in 2018 resulted in the chain's first stores in Minnesota . Holland, Michigan Holland is a city in Ottawa and Allegan counties in the western region of the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan . It is situated near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan on Lake Macatawa , which is fed by

2052-446: The conversions finished in 2014 with Frankfort and Sault Ste. Marie . Other locations were rebranded from D&W Fresh Market around the same time, including Rockford and Grandville . In November 2014, the first locations opened in the Fargo, North Dakota metropolitan area through conversions from Econofoods and Sunmart. Two years later, Family Fare entered Omaha, Nebraska through

2109-408: The county board raised concerns about the county's bond credit rating being lowered from its AAA status according to MLive. In May 2023 the county board passed a resolution declared that the county was a "constitutional county." Ottawa County has long been one of the most consistently Republican counties in Michigan and the country. The last Democratic presidential candidate to carry the county

2166-453: The county by 21 points. During the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan , county officials and their families faced death threats following the introduction of mask mandates at public schools, with conservative groups influencing the 2022 Michigan elections to "preserve local heritage". A new county government that some described as holding Christian nationalist values was subsequently elected in

2223-470: The county slogan was changed to "Where Freedom Rings", the Diversity, equity, and inclusion office was dissolved, the head health official was replaced and a conservative law organization their main legal representative. The conservative group that promoted the new board members, according to Fox 17 , was against the mandated COVID-19 safety measures and cultural diversity policies. Instability surrounding

2280-555: The county was a Presbyterian minister, William Montague Ferry , who settled in Grand Haven in 1834. Grand Haven quickly grew and became an important port for trade and travel. Ferry is often referred to as the "father" of Ottawa County. Dutch settlers started arriving in the area in 1847, led by Albertus van Raalte . These Dutch Settlers moved into the Holland area. This area was already inhabited by many Odawa (Ottawa) people as well as

2337-554: The county. 82.9% were non-Hispanic White , 2.1% Black or African American , 2.9% Asian , 0.6% Native American , and 2.2% of two or more races . 10.5% were Hispanic or Latino . As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 263,801 people living in the county. 90.1% were White , 2.6% Asian , 1.5% Black or African American , 0.4% Native American, 3.4% of some other race and 2.0% of two or more races . 8.6% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). 31.0% were of Dutch , 14.2% German , 5.8% English and 5.7% Irish ancestry. As of

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2394-505: The exact death toll remains unknown. The vast majority of downtown burned in the fire, claiming 1 life in the aftermath of the fire. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown. There are a number of theories about what caused the fire. The congruence with the Chicago fire has led to some claims of a link, such as embers floating over Lake Michigan to start the Holland Fire. However, one of

2451-445: The leisure-oriented Traverse City area. The median income for a household in the county was $ 52,347, and the median income for a family was $ 59,896. Males had a median income of $ 42,180 versus $ 27,706 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,676. About 3.10% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.70% of those under age 18 and 4.90% of those age 65 or over. Ottawa County operates

2508-477: The local electric plant. In 1988, the city rebuilt the entire street and sidewalk system, installing the thermal pipes underneath. The system will melt up to an inch an hour down to 15°. Holland is located at 42.7875235, -86.1089301. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 17.450 sq mi (45.20 km ), of which, 16.683 sq mi (43.21 km )

2565-404: The population was under the age of 18, 11.90% was from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 20.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.10% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.20 males. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Ottawa County as Michigan's second-healthiest county, preceded only by

2622-542: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 37.3% reported being of Dutch , 14.6% German , 6.2% English , 5.6% Irish and 5.4% American ancestry, 91.5% spoke only English at home; 5.4% spoke Spanish. There were 81,662 households, out of which 39.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.60% were married couples living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.90% were non-families. 19.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.40% had someone living alone who

2679-443: The population. There were 12,021 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

2736-527: The purpose of clearing the streets and sidewalks in the downtown area of any snow. De Zwaan , an original 250-year-old Dutch windmill, is situated on Windmill Island , a municipal park. Its height is 125 ft (38 m) with 40 ft (12 m) sails. Holland boasts an annual Fiesta, organized by Latin Americans United for Progress, usually on the Saturday closest to May 5 ( Cinco de Mayo ). Holland

2793-570: The responsibility of individual cities and townships. Most of the county's offices are located in either the city of Grand Haven or at the Fillmore complex in Olive Township . (information as of September 2022) Since the late 19th century, the county has been strongly supportive of the Republican Party . As of 2023, the county's board of commissioners, a majority of whom are members of

2850-471: The theories are rather fantastical and fairly unlikely, that burning methane gas from a passing comet lead to the fires. The most likely explanation remains that strong winds strengthened a small brush fire , first igniting the nearby forests before burning the town itself. However, no definitive explanation for the fires have ever been given, and the exact cause remains unknown. The city is perhaps best known for its Dutch heritage, which serves not only as

2907-422: The trend of the " What Would Jesus Do? " bracelets in 1989. Each May, Holland hosts an annual Tulip Time Festival . Tulip planting and the festival began in 1930 when 250,000 tulips were planted for the event. Currently six million tulips are used throughout the city. Tulips are planted along many city streets, in city parks and outside municipal buildings as well as at tourist attractions like Dutch Village,

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2964-456: Was George B. McClellan in 1864. In 1912, incumbent Republican president William Howard Taft lost the county to " Bull Moose Party " candidate and former Republican President Theodore Roosevelt . The county is very Republican even by the standards of traditionally Republican West Michigan. As a measure of how Republican the county has been since then, it has rejected Democratic presidential candidates even in national Democratic landslides. It

3021-424: Was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.13. The median age in the city was 31.7 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 16.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. The City of Holland uses a council/manager form of government. The day-to-day operations of

3078-411: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.25. The county has numerous seasonal residents during the summer. Port Sheldon Township has many lakefront homes and other inland retreats that serve as summer getaways for residents of Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Chicago. No official statistics are compiled on seasonal residents. In the county, 28.70% of

3135-515: Was appointed in February 2018 by the city council. Soren Wolff served as the city manager from 1988 until his retirement in the Fall 2011. Soren previously served the city as assistant city manager in the mid-1970s and had a street named after him near Fairbanks Avenue and 13th Street, which is the main entrance to Smallenburg Park and many of Hope College's athletic facilities. The current assistant city manager

3192-467: Was one of the few counties where Franklin Roosevelt was shut out in all four of his presidential bids, and was one of only three counties in the state to vote for Barry Goldwater over Lyndon Johnson in 1964; Johnson won 45% of the county's vote, the last time a Democrat won at least 40% of the county's vote. During the 1986 gubernatorial election , it was the only county not to back James Blanchard for

3249-569: Was used as a trade route into the interior of Michigan. Much of what we know about the Native American presence in Ottawa County comes from the excavation of archeological artifacts at places like the Battle Point Site . The city dates its European-American founding to French colonial settlers. A fur trading outpost called Gabagouache was first established by Madeline La Framboise and her husband Joseph. The first permanent settler of

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