Whitehall Michigan

The City Of Whitehall

Whitehall is a city of Muskegon County, Michigan. The population is 2,884, and the city is found in Whitehall Township’s southwest corner. Its neighbor city is Montague, Michigan.
It is situated on the shores of White Lake (actually the mouth of the White River on Lake Michigan). Whitehall’s recorded history dates back to 1859, when Charles Mears, a well-known lumber baron in the area, and Giles B. Slocum platted the village and named it Mears. Because of its strategic location for distributing and floating lumber, the population continued to grow.
In 1942, Whitehall was incorporated as a city. It was renamed Whitehall in 1862, and the Village of Whitehall was incorporated in 1867.

History Of Whitehall Michigan

Whitehall, MI is named for its location at the end of beautiful White Lake, which is the mouth of the White River at Lake Michigan. It is located in northern Muskegon County, about five miles from the Lake Michigan coastline. Although much of its economy is based on tourism, particularly it’s lakeside marina, it also has a few small businesses and manufacturing facilities. It is a commuter town for the greater Muskegon area, which is only 10 miles away.

Whitehall’s recorded history dates back to 1859, when Charles Mears, a well-known lumber baron in the area, and Giles B. Slocum platted the village and named it Mears. It was renamed Whitehall in 1862. It grew as a village in 1867, thanks to its strategic location for floating and distributing lumber. In 1942, it was incorporated as a city.

Arts & Entertainment In Whitehall

The Playhouse at White Lake is located in Whitehall. The 400-seat theater was built in 1916 to serve the White Lake community as a performance venue. The theater was in danger of being demolished in 1973. It was purchased and renovated by nearby Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp with the help of a local fund drive and Whitehall’s largest employer’s participation at the time, Howmet Castings. Blue Lake had been producing shows until 2006 when they built their own on-site facility. The theater was then given to the city, which hosts a theater season throughout the summer. Community fundraising efforts to improve and maintain the playhouse are still underway.

The White Lake Arts Council has a 30-year track record of providing high-quality artistic support to the community. They offer various opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy, listen to, create, and learn about the arts. Thousands of people are reached each year by ACWL programs, scholarships, and grants, which fosters a spirited, giving, and global White Lake culture. On the first Saturday of every month, when the Farmer’s Market is open, ACWL sponsors a local Summer Concert Series and Artisan Market.

Whitehall, MI Demographics

• Population: 2,730
• Average Age: 46.3 years old
• Male 42.7%, Female 57.3
• Persons Per Household: 2.27 
• Average Household Income: $44,462
• Average Home Value: $119,200

Education In Whitehall

The Whitehall public school district provides public education from kindergarten to high school. Public schools include:

• Whitehall High School
• Whitehall Middle School
• Shoreline Elementary
• Helen R. Ealy Elementary