Sebewaing is a welcoming village located in Huron County along the shores of Saginaw Bay in Michigan’s Thumb region. Home to roughly 1,500 residents, the village is known for its waterfront beauty, strong agricultural roots and rich German heritage that continues to shape the community today.
The name “Sebewaing” comes from a Native American term often translated as “little creek” or “river winding through.” Before European settlement, the area was home to Native American tribes including the Ojibwe (Chippewa), who lived along the Sebewaing River and surrounding bay shoreline.
European settlement began in the mid-1800s, with German immigrants playing a major role in the village’s development. Farming quickly became the backbone of the local economy, while Sebewaing also grew into an important center for Michigan’s sugar beet industry. The Sebewaing Sugar Company factory, established in 1902, became one of the village’s most significant employers and remains an important part of local history.
Agriculture continues to define much of the surrounding area today, with local farms producing corn, soybeans, wheat and sugar beets across the fertile farmland of Michigan’s Thumb.
Sebewaing is also known throughout the region for its strong sense of community and longtime traditions. Annual events such as the Michigan Sugar Festival celebrate the village’s agricultural heritage and bring thousands of visitors to the community each year for parades, entertainment and family activities.
The village’s location along Saginaw Bay also makes it a popular destination for outdoor recreation. The Sebewaing Harbor Marina offers boating access, fishing opportunities and scenic waterfront views, while nearby parks and shoreline areas provide spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the Thumb region.
Today, Sebewaing continues to blend its historic roots, waterfront setting and small-town hospitality, creating a community where tradition, hard work and neighborly spirit remain central to village life.
Current local officials
- Village President: Julie Epperson
- Treasurer: Linda Engelhardt
- Clerk: Dena Kish
School district
- Unionville-Sebewaing Elementary School · 7835 N. Unionville Rd. · (989) 883-9147
- Unionville-Sebewaing Middle School · 2203 Wildner Rd. · (989) 883-3140
- Unionville-Sebewaing High School · 2203 Wildner Rd. · (989) 883-2534
Private/parochial schools
- Christ the King Lutheran School, Unionville Campus · 6351 Center St. · (989) 674-8691
- Christ the King Lutheran School, Sebewaing Campus · 612 E. Bay St. · (989) 883-3730
Service organizations
- Post Office · 49 N. Center St. · (989) 883-3550
- Police Non-Emergency · (989) 883-2380
- Fire Non-Emergency · (989) 883-3680
- Sebewaing Township Library · 41 N. Center St. · (989) 883-3520
- Sebewaing Airport · 14 Sharpsteen St. · (989) 883-2120