Ferrysburg: 60 Years a City

With a population of 2,955 people in 2020, Ferrysburg may be the smallest of the Tri-Cities, but those people and their stories are powerful and unique. Larger-than-life figures, such as William Ferry and Hezekiah Smith, shaped Ferrysburg's past and created a legacy for the city's present. From the time it was platted as a village in 1857 to its incorporation as a city in 1963, Ferrysburg's history shows the power of individuals and communities coming together to create their own fate. In 2023, we looked back on the 60th anniversary of Ferrysburg as a city and looked ahead with excitement for what the future may bring.