About Us

Established in 1872. Sterling Village is located in western Arenac County. Like so many other communities in Michigan, this town began as a result of a sawmill established. The firm of Norn & Kent built one here in 1871, with a station assigned by the Michigan Central Railroad a year later. The town was named for a local lumberman, William C. Sterling, that same year.  

Today, Sterling remains a small rural community, with several small businesses, stores, a park and a local elementary school. The Detroit & Mackinaw Railroad still runs through town.   We are a quiet Village located in Arenac County, Michigan, with a population of 503.  Home to the famous Iva's Chicken Dinner's Restaurant, Memories Wedding Chapel and Events venue, and have a quaint, clean, family-friendly park.  We are also home to Sterling Pre-K Elementary, Brandi's Dinner, and Cliff's Bar.