Woodland, Michigan

48897

Woodland is located in the northeastern corner of Barry County in Woodland Township. This is a small agricultural town that also draws its support as a bedroom community to the Lansing and Grand Rapids areas. A notable feature on the main street are several figures of wild animals that sit atop a local tavern. It also has its own village form of government and elementary school.

Woodland was first settled in 1837 when Charles & Jonathon Galloway and Charles Haight moved here. It and the township were named after the dense forests in the area. The Kalamazoo & Saginaw Railroad came through here in 1889 which promoted its growth. It was incorporated as a village in 1892 .