City of Hartford Michigan

At the Heart of Red Arrow Country

The City of Hartford is located in southwestern Van Buren County of southwestern Lower Michigan along Red Arrow Highway. It lies adjacent to  Interstate 94 at exit 46, which is the state's major east-west transportation route, providing Hartford with an excellent connection to major Midwestern population centers.
 
Chicago, Illinois lies approximately 100 miles to the west and Detroit, Michigan, approximately 160 miles to the east. Regional urban centers such as Benton Harbor, Michigan (15miles west) and Kalamazoo, Michigan (35 miles east) are also close by. Hartford is within a stone throw away from every amenity that makes life very enjoyable.
 
Hartford is a caring community with quality services that focus on its people, where a business and community partnership creates opportunity for all. So come and join us and see why Hartford is a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. A small town full of people with big hearts, at the heart of Red Arrow Country.

Our Mission to Residents

Our mission is to provide high quality services to the residents of the City in an efficient and effective way, to make the city inviting for economic growth while maintaining its small town charm.