Places to stay in Temperance, Michigan

Temperance is a community in Bedford Township, Monroe County in Michigan. It is community for statistical purposes. The Temperance ZIP code, 48182, serves most of Bedford Township outside of the Lambertville area, as well as portions of western Erie Township, southern Ida Township, and northeast Whiteford Township. Temperance was established as Bedford Center in 1859. On December 8, 1884 a post office was established at Bedford Center and was named Temperance with Lewis Ansted as the first Postmaster. The name "Temperance" was suggested by the wife of one of the founding land owners, who was a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. A petition was circulated and the name Bedford Center was changed to Temperance. During the early years of Temperance, the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages was prohibited. Places to eat in the region include Smokehouse 734, Magdalena's Mexican Restaurant, Angelo’s Northwood Villa, and China Star Restaurant.

If you are travelling in the area, Temperance is located close to Corbutt Island, Van Auken Cemetery, Jones Junior High School, Broadway United Methodist Church and WWWM-AM (Toledo).

The center of Temperance ( which is at is longitude -83°34'7.3199 and latitude 41°46'45.84 ) is located 7 miles away from Luna Pier and 9 miles away from Ottawa Lake.