Big Rapids, Michigan



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    Big Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,849. It is the county seat of Mecosta County. The city is located within Big Rapids Township, but is politically independent. Big Rapids is the birthplace of former Commandant of the Marine Corps Ben Hebard Fuller. It is also the birthplace of Clint Hurdle, a former baseball player for the Kansas City Royals and current manager for the Colorado Rockies. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.4 km²), of which, 4.2 square miles (11.0 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (3.42%) is water. Like most of the central Michigan area, it lies on the ancient sea bed and has a sandy subsoil which lies above an iron ore base. The Muskegon River runs through Big Rapids, passing both the University and the local middle school on its way to Lake Michigan. Numerous small lakes are within a few miles of the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,849 people, 3,388 households, and 1,473 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,555.5 per square mile (985.6/km²). There were 3,654 housing units at an

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    City Contained By:

    • Mecosta County
    • Michigan

    City Contains:

    • Ferris State University

    Timezones:

    • North American Eastern Time Zone

    Size:

    • 11.3959476855 km squared

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    Questions Possibly Related to Big Rapids, Michigan

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    How far apart is Big Rapids Michigan to Grand Rapids Michigan?
    Question:
    Will be attending Ferris State and Big Rapids to small for my liking.

    Answer:
    It is about an hour away. My sis went to Ferris for lots of years. I always liked it when I visited there. You may not mind it once you get there to school. We always found plenty to do at night.

    I am looking for a job in or near big rapids, michigan, can someone help me find employment?

    Answer:
    Have you put your resume on line??? there are many area's in Michigan to do so, also in the surrounding 30 to 50 mile areas. You have not stated your area of search, nor experiences. Also employment agencies are in the area, even if they are temporary, they do after a period of time, hire permanent. good luck

    I am looking for employment in big rapids, michigan, can someone help me?

    Answer:
    Go to: http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/mi... and find the location nearest to you and browse it's job section. You can post ads seeking work, detailing your skills and what type of job you're seeking. You can also post your resume under the resume section. Check your local phonebooks business section, also. Search for employment agencies and give them a call or walk-in and fill out any information they need and they should be able to help you find a pretty decent job. Good luck. :)

    Big Rapids, Michigan. Where to buy hamsters??Will chose best answer!!?
    Question:
    Does anybody know where to buy hamsters in Big Rapids Mighigan? THANK YOU!!!!!!

    Answer:
    here are pet stores in your area read reviews on them to find which one has hamsters http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Big%20Rapids%2C%20Mighigan&ie=UTF -8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1& sa=N&tab=wl

    Any gays near Cadillac, Ludington, Big Rapids, Michigan?

    Answer:
    Used to live in michigan, there are gays there but they are low key, try going on gay.com they used to have chatrooms for those areas. Good luck and happy hunting!

    How hard is it to find a job in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
    Question:
    I'm looking for a big city in Michigan that actually has jobs. This is without college and nothing more than fast food as experience. I'm 22. I have other Grand Rapids questions on here as well :)

    Answer:
    I live about 45 minutes away from GR and there may be a few jobs here and there but there is a big Medical Industry exploding in Michigan. If you're looking for a medical job, you're in luck! (:

    Ferris State University, Michigan?
    Question:
    Has Anyone heard anything about this college, it is in Big Rapids, Michigan. Ive been looking a lot at it and needed some insight from anyone who has gone there or known anyone who has gone there. Thanks a bunch!

    Answer:
    all I know about it is that it is a great party school! lol!

    Is the Fillmore Arena as big or bigger than the Delta Plex Arena?
    Question:
    Is the Fillmore Arena as big or bigger than the Delta Plex Arena? How big is the Fillmore Arena? The Fillmore is in Detroit, Michigan & The Delta Plex is in Grand Rapids, Michigan. How much bigger is the Fillmore compared to Clutch Cargo?

    Answer:
    Mopar Muscle Gal is right that the Fillmore Detroit's capacity is 2200. The DeltaPlex has a 5500 capacity. The Fillmore Detroit is a theater, while the DeltaPlex is an arena. Both are larger than Clutch Cargos, which is a former church converted into a club. The capacity of Clutch Cargos is around 1400.

    Does any one know this corn maze around grand rapids michigan.?
    Question:
    Ok i went here when i was like seven for a birthday party, and i live NE grand rapids michigan. *it's a average long drive *there is like a little haystack maze were you crawl in *the corn maze is really big *when the maze is done you walk on this bridge walkway were you can see the whole maze *there is also a map of the maze in the brige walkway *i think the name is apple orchaid farm but i don't think that is right If you know what i'm talking about. PLease Post name of the place and where it is located... thanks

    Answer:
    Witch's Walk Haunted South of 6 Mile on Fruit Ridge near Grand Rapids, MI. Get printable map Phone (616) 784.8301 Email screamella@witchswalk.com http://www.witchswalk.com/ New Salem Corn Maze. 4516 24th Street. Dorr, MI 49323 Phone: 616-681-2342 A thirteen acre corn maze and more located approximately 20 minutes south of Grand Rapids

    Anyone ever been to "The B.O.B." in Grand Rapids Michigan?
    Question:
    I was there once a few years ago. The BOB (Big Old Building) is an old mill building turned into a group of theme eaterys. I was wondering if it's still there and if it's still as good as is was? Thanks.

    Answer:
    Went there for dinner late last year while visiting my best friend who lives in Rockford. Yes, it's still doing the themed eatery thing, and my wife and I were VERY impressed with the quality of the food and the service. We ate at the Italian restaurant and ended up taking food home -- they feed you!


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