EATON RAPIDS

Eaton Rapids, located in the southeast corner of Eaton County, is proud to be "The only Eaton Rapids on Earth." The city's main business district is located on an island in the middle of the Grand River, hence its nickname as the "Island City." Givenits location, there are numerous bridges in town, including six drivable bridges and three foot bridges... The City of Eaton Rapids was founded in 1837. It officially became a city in 1881. The water power provided by the Grand River ran a variety of mills (wool, lumber, etc). The high mineral quality of underground water resulted in several "artesian" wells and, for awhile, Eaton Rapids became known as the "Saratoga of the West." Trains brought people to town virtually every day for the "magnetic" mineral water and bath houses... Are you looking to expand your business, or start a new business? You have arrived! We work with our city officials, building department, Michigan Main Street Program, and the city's Quality of Life department..