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Cannonsburg Michigan Information

December 18, 2008 by Dave  
Filed under Kent County

Cannonsburg MichiganIf you are from Kent County, you probably know all about the village of Cannonsburg. Located at the corners of Cannonsburg Road (6 Mile Road) and Honey Creek Avenue, the historical village was founded on an old Native American trail. Today the intersection is home to a few turn of the century two story commercial buildings.

Cannonsburg is home to the Pickerel Lake Nature Preserve , a 300 acre county park, surrounding the 80 acre Pickerel Lake.   

Cannonsburg is home to the Cannonsburg Ski Area , a popular winter ski destination. It is also home to the Grand Rapids Summer Picnic Pops concert series, attracting an average of 3,200 people per concert.

Townsend ParkJust outside of the village of Cannonsburg, is Townsend Park , a very popular 140 acre county park with Bear Creek meandering through it.

Cannonsburg is home to a volunteer fire department, a small historical museum and a box only post office with a zip code: 49317

The older commercial buildings have been lovingly remodeled and restored in to a restaurant, The  Honey Creek Inn and  a grocery market, The Cannonsburg Market. Across the street is  a deli with self serve gas station, The Grist Mill. Excellent choices for all your needs.

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