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Saugatuck, Michigan, a little more ...

Saugatuck is a city in Allegan County.

Originally a lumber town and port, Saugatuck, along with the adjacent village of Douglas became a noted art colony and tourist destination in the arts and crafts movement of the late 19th century. In the early twentieth century, Saugatuck was home to the famous Big Pavilion, a large dance hall that attracted bands and visitors from across the Midwest. The building was a popular destination on Lake Michigan from its construction in 1909 until it burned down in 1960.

Today, tourists are drawn to the art galleries, harbor, marinas, scenery, unusual stores, the view from atop Mount Baldhead, and tourist attractions as well as Oval Beach on Lake Michigan, which enjoys a worldwide reputation. Nearby are Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Allegan State Game Area as is the city of Holland, Michigan.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles, of which, 1.2 square miles of it is land and 0.3 square miles of it is water or 17.93%.

See also: The History of Allegan County, Michigan

Additional information provided by: Wikipedia