The formal settlement of the area now known as Birmingham occurred over 180 years ago. The pioneer story of this small Michigan community began when four enterprising families purchased the first parcels totaling 640 acres of land in 1818. They included Elijah Willits, Benjamin Pierce, John Hamilton and John West Hunter. Hunters were the first permanent residents building their log cabin during the winter of 1819. By 1890s long-time residents who had been lobbying for many improvements began to see better roads, the opening of the interurban street car lines, the establishment of paid fire department, clean water supply and for a new public library. These improvements, along with others made Birmingham a very acquaint but highly desirable place to live. In 1933, the growth in population driven in part by the mobility of the automobiles led to the incorporation of Birmingham as a city. Today, Birmingham's business district and residential areas still enjoy many of the small town charm that characterized days gone by.
Click to view quick links to local weather, movies, and more | Embury United Methodist Church | |
| 1803 East 14 Mile Road, Birmingham 248-644-5708 |
| First Baptist Church of Birmingham | |
| 300 Willits Street, Birmingham 248-644-0550 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham | |
| 1669 West Maple Road, Birmingham 248-644-2040 |
| First United Methodist Church | |
| 1589 West Maple Road, Birmingham 248-646-1200 |
| Grace Baptist Church | |
| 280 East Lincoln Street, Birmingham 248-646-2000 |
| Grace Baptist Church | |
| 280 East Lincoln Street, Birmingham 248-646-2000 |
| Holy Name Catholic Church | |
| 630 Harmon Street, Birmingham 248-646-2244 |
| Korean First Central Methodist | |
| 1589 W Maple Rd, Birmingham |
| Lighthouse Christian Fellowship | |
| 725 South Adams Road Suite 126, Birmingham 248-203-9507 |
| Lutheran Church of the Redeemer -Missouri Synod | |
| 1800 West Maple Road, Birmingham 248-644-4010 |
| Our Shepherd Lutheran Church -Missouri Synod | |
| 2225 East 14 Mile Road, Birmingham 248-646-6100 |
| St Columban's Church -Roman Catholic | |
| 2200 Dunstable Road, Birmingham 248-642-1148 |
| St James Episcopal Church | |
| 355 West Maple Road, Birmingham 248-644-0820 |