Augusta, Michigan

About Augusta

Set in the southern part of Michigan, Augusta is a tiny community with an estimated population of 848.

Officially, Augusta is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 831 residents per square mile.

📰 Augusta News Today

• Joyce Mae Thomas Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Man who died in 10-hour Augusta stand-off struggled with mental illness, police say WWMT · Jul 13
• Desmond A. "Des" Jones Obituary May 9, 2026 Farley Estes and Dowdle Funeral Directors · May 9
• Eleanor Bell Obituary (11/05/1934 - 05/22/2026) - Augusta, MI - Kalamazoo Gazette MLive.com · Jun 11
• Individual killed in shootout with law enforcement in West Michigan, sheriff's office says cbsnews.com · Jul 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Augusta Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Augusta — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Augusta

• Players — regional

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• "Amusement Park" · Attraction
• "Boat Launch" · Attraction
• 1st St. · Attraction
• 1st Stream · Attraction
• 2nd St. · Attraction
• 2nd Stream · Attraction
• 3rd St. · Attraction
• Big Meadow · Attraction
• Camel Humps · Attraction
• Cardiac Bypass · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Augusta

• Augusta Floodplain Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Augusta Village Park reviews ★
• Fort Custer Recreation Area reviews ★
• North Country National Scenic Trail reviews ★
• Sherman Lake Public Access reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Augusta

• GalesburgAugusta Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Augusta

🏘️ Nearby Communities