Allen, Michigan facts for kids
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Allen, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Allen | |
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Looking east along W. Chicago Road (US 12)
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| Nickname(s):
"Antique Capital of Michigan"
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Location within Hillsdale County
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 Allen, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Allen, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Township | Allen |
| Settled | 1827 |
| Platted | 1868 |
| Incorporated | 1950 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.174 sq mi (0.451 km2) |
| • Land | 0.174 sq mi (0.451 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 201 |
| • Density | 1,155.17/sq mi (446.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49227
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-01300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397933 |
Allen is a small village in Hillsdale County, Michigan. In 2020, about 201 people lived there.
Allen is located inside Allen Township. It sits where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 12 and M-49. The village is quite small, covering only about 0.174 square miles (0.451 square kilometers). This makes Allen one of the smallest villages in Michigan.
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History of Allen Village
The area was first settled in 1827 by Captain Moses Allen and his family. He was a veteran of the War of 1812.
A post office opened in 1830, first called Sylvanus. In 1868, its name was changed to Allen to honor Moses Allen. That same year, the community was officially mapped out. Allen also got a train station along the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway. In 1950, Allen officially became a village.
Geography and Roads
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village is entirely land. It covers about 0.174 square miles (0.451 square kilometers).
Main Roads in Allen
- U.S. Route 12 (also called W. Chicago Street) goes through the middle of the village from east to west.
- M-49 (also called N. Railroad Street) comes into the village from the north. It briefly joins with US 12.
People of Allen
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 325 | — | |
| 1970 | 385 | 18.5% | |
| 1980 | 266 | −30.9% | |
| 1990 | 201 | −24.4% | |
| 2000 | 225 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 191 | −15.1% | |
| 2020 | 201 | 5.2% | |
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Allen's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 191 people living in Allen. These people lived in 80 households, with 51 of them being families. The village had about 1,194 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Allen were White (97.9%). A small number were Asian (1.0%) or from two or more races (1.0%).
The average age of people in the village was about 45.8 years old. About 19.4% of residents were under 18. Also, 24.1% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly equal number of males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Schools in Allen
Students in Allen attend schools in the Quincy Community School District. This district is located to the west, in the village of Quincy. Quincy is in Branch County.
Famous People from Allen
- Ed Donnelly: A professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball. He was born in Allen.
- Charles Edward St. John: A well-known astronomer and college professor. He was also born in Allen.
Images for kids
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The U.S. Post Office in Allen -
The Allen Village Hall -
A sign showing the way west on US 12 / M-49 -
The historic marker for Captain Moses Allen
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See also
In Spanish: Allen (Míchigan) para niños
