Fremont is a city in Newaygo County, Michigan, United States.

In November 1855, Fremont Township was established and named in honor of John C. Frémont,[5] western explorer and Republican Party candidate for United States President.

Weaver and his fellow settlers cleared the dense timber in order to farm.

Early in the 1870s, Dutch immigrant families came from Holland and Muskegon, Michigan; and Fremont continues to recognize its early Dutch heritage in local festivals and pageants.

[6] Due to rich stands of virgin timber, lumbering became a major industry, and a railroad spur soon linked Fremont to the national rail network.

Nevertheless, Fremont rebuilt and was even able to supply some lumber to rebuild Chicago after the Great Fire of 1871.

33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.