About Us

Shepherd, Michigan
Shepherd is located in the middle portion of the lower-peninsula.  We are approximately 6 miles south of Mount Pleasant and Central Michigan University.  Our small community enjoys a simple setting and great neighbors.

History
In 1857 the existing Shepherd area was known as Salt Creek because the town was built around the around the Salt River flats. In the years to come a gentleman by the name of I. N. Shepherd built a number of new buildings near the newly acquired Ann Arbor Rail Lines area. In 1887 an uncontrollable fire destroyed most of what was known as Salt River. All the businesses and citizens gathered together to finish developing around the I. N. Shepherd buildings to form the newly adopted village of Shepherd. In this same year Shepherd became an Incorporated Village through the Michigan State Government.

Future Goals
Having just completed a major renovation of the downtown area, we are looking to the future for ideas.

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