Ada
The township of Ada has evolved greatly since its humble beginnings as a fur trading post in 1821.
The township of Ada has evolved greatly since its humble beginnings as a fur trading post in 1821.
The township of Ada has evolved greatly since its humble beginnings as a fur trading post in 1821. Known as one of the upscale suburbs of Grand Rapids, Ada makes a lovely place to call home with lush woodlands, streams and two major rivers: The Grand River and the Thornapple River. The Ada Covered Bridge spans the Thornapple River and dates to the 1860’s. Featured businesses: Alticor, Quixtar and Amway. Local school district: Forest Hills Public Schools.
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Ada Township was founded by fur trader Rix Robinson of New York who built the Township’s first trading post in 1821, and later made the first land purchase in 1833. Robinson became the first non-native American to live in the Village. A post office was established in 1837. The early settlement was named after Ada Smith, the daughter of the first postmaster. Ada served as a station along the 189-mile Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad (later part of the now defunct Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railway). A plat was recorded in 1857. According to history, Robinson purchased the trading post from Magdelaine LaFramboise, the granddaughter of Ottawa Indian Chief Kewinaquot (Returning Cloud) and daughter of French-Canadian Fur Trader, Jean Baptiste Marcot. Ada Township was Kent County’s first official settlement.
Kent District Library (KDL) – Cascade Branch
Ada Township has a cooperative arrangement with the Kent District Library’s Cascade Branch located at 2870 Jack Smith Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, (616) 647-3850. For a map to the Cascade Library, click here.
Ada Elementary School, Public, 731 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301
Ada Christian School, Private, 6206 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301
Canterbury Creek Farm Pre-School, Private · Preschool, 5931 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301
Ada Child Care Center, Private · Preschool, 6330 Ada Dr, Ada, MI 49301
Big Steps Little Feet, Private · Preschool, 8100 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301
Ada Elementary School, Public, 731 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301
Ada Vista Elementary School, Public, 7192 Bradfield Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301
Ada Christian School, Private, 6206 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301
St. Patrick Elementary School, Private, 4333 Parnell Ave NE, Ada, MI 49301
Central Woodlands 5/6 School, Public, 400 Alta Dale Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301
Central Middle School, Public, 5810 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301
Goodwillie Environmental School, Public, 8400 2 Mile Rd NE, Ada, MI 49546
Eastern Middle School, Public, 2200 Pettis Ave NE, Ada, MI 49301
Ada Christian School, Private, 6206 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301
St. Patrick Elementary School, Private, 4333 Parnell Ave NE, Ada, MI 49301
20,492 people live in Ada, where the median age is 43.4 and the average individual income is $83,570. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Ada, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Canterbury Creek Farm School, Cascade Lash Studio, and Salon Verity.
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| Beauty | 4.58 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.68 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.53 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.48 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Ada has 7,176 households, with an average household size of 2.85. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ada do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,492 people call Ada home. The population density is 360.6 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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