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Lenawee County, Michigan

Blissfield

A River Raisin village in eastern Lenawee County, about 25 miles northwest of downtown Toledo along US-223.

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3,277Population

1,388Households

78.7%Homeownership Rate

41.4 yrsMedian Age

Overview

Living in Blissfield

Blissfield is a village in eastern Lenawee County, Michigan, set along the River Raisin and US-223 roughly 25 miles northwest of downtown Toledo. It is named for Hervey Bliss, who settled the area in 1824 and became its first postmaster when the post office opened in 1828; the village incorporated in 1875. The Blissfield Downtown Historic District, centered on Lane Street, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as are the David Carpenter House and the First Presbyterian Church of Blissfield. Local lore holds that Blissfield had the world's first set of triple bridges, which carried rail, interurban and road traffic side by side over the River Raisin. Today the village's riverside parks, Ellis and Clara Bachmayer, are linked by pedestrian footbridges and a trail.

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Stats: 2020 Census (Demographic and Housing Characteristics File: P1, P13, H10), Blissfield village, Michigan — homeownership = owner-occupied share of occupied housing units. Photo: Dwight Burdette / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.

At a Glance

CountyLenawee

Incorporated1875 (village)

Distance to Toledo~25 miles

ZIP Code49228

Land Area2.22 sq mi

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Blissfield

Historic Downtown

The Blissfield Downtown Historic District along Lane Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, alongside two other village landmarks.

Life on the River Raisin

Ellis Park and Clara Bachmayer Park face each other across the River Raisin, linked by two pedestrian footbridges, with a boat launch at Ellis Park.

Easy Toledo Access

US-223 runs through the village, putting downtown Toledo about 25 road miles away.

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Parks & Recreation

Blissfield Parks

Ellis Park

223 W. Adrian St., Blissfield

17 acres
Baseball and softball diamonds
Skate park and sand volleyball courts
Dog park, shelter houses and playground
Boat launch on the River Raisin

Clara Bachmayer Park

113 S. Monroe St., Blissfield

7 acres
Playground and picnic tables
Shelter houses, including the ADA-accessible Ricker shelter
Footbridges and trail connecting to Ellis Park

Bachmayer Little League & Playground

110 Veterans Ave., Blissfield

4 acres
Little League baseball field
Boundless Playground
Picnic tables

Gerber Hill Park (Lenawee County)

14360 Carroll Rd., Blissfield

40-acre county park
Wooded trails with tree identification markers
Fishing dock and pond
Soccer, baseball, volleyball and basketball facilities
Picnic shelters, grills and restrooms

Blissfield Community Schools

Blissfield Schools

Public

Blissfield Elementary School (K–5)640 S. Lane St., Blissfield, MI 49228
Blissfield Middle School (6–8)1305 Beamer Rd., Blissfield, MI 49228
Blissfield High School (9–12)630 S. Lane St., Blissfield, MI 49228

School assignment is based on home address, and attendance boundaries can change. Contact Blissfield Community Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property.

Frequently Asked

Blissfield FAQ

What is Blissfield, Michigan known for?

Blissfield is known for its National Register-listed downtown historic district along Lane Street, its setting on the River Raisin, and its riverside Ellis and Bachmayer parks. Local lore also credits the village with the world's first set of triple bridges over the River Raisin.

How far is Blissfield from Toledo?

Blissfield is about 25 road miles northwest of downtown Toledo, Ohio, typically a drive of roughly 35 to 40 minutes via US-223.

What school district serves Blissfield?

The village is served by Blissfield Community Schools, which operates Blissfield Elementary, Blissfield Middle School and Blissfield High School. Contact the district to confirm which schools serve a specific address.

When was Blissfield founded?

Hervey Bliss, for whom the village is named, settled in the area in 1824 and served as the first postmaster when the post office opened in 1828. Blissfield was incorporated as a village in 1875.

What outdoor recreation is available in Blissfield?

Ellis Park offers ball diamonds, a skate park, sand volleyball, a dog park and a River Raisin boat launch, and footbridges connect it to Clara Bachmayer Park. Lenawee County's Gerber Hill Park on Carroll Road adds wooded trails, a fishing dock and sports fields.

What is the population of Blissfield?

Blissfield village had 3,277 residents and 1,388 households at the 2020 Census.

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