Amasa, Michigan facts for kids
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Amasa, Michigan
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Looking west along W. Pine Street
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 Amasa, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Amasa, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iron |
| Township | Hematite |
| Settled | 1888 |
| Platted | 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.04 sq mi (10.47 km2) |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,441 ft (439 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 48.32/sq mi (18.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49903
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-01960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0620044 |
Amasa is a small community in Iron County, Michigan, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a recognized place but does not have its own local government. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau counts its population. In 2020, 195 people lived in Amasa. The community is part of Hematite Township, Michigan.
History of Amasa
Amasa began as a mining town. In 1888, Matthew Gibson and his son J. Thoburn Gibson found iron near the Hemlock River. Two years later, enough iron was found to start a mining company. This company was called the Hemlock River Mining Company.
The company officially planned the community in 1890. At first, the community was named Hemlock. However, it was later renamed Amasa. This new name honored Amasa Stone. He was the father-in-law of a man named Col. Henry S. Pickands. The Pickands Mather Group suggested the name change.
Amasa also became a stop on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. A post office opened in the community on March 7, 1891.
Geography and Location
Amasa is located in Michigan. The U.S. Census Bureau says the community covers about 4.04 square miles (10.47 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
The Hemlock River flows through Amasa. This river is a branch of the Paint River.
Main Roads in Amasa
- US 141 runs along the western edge of the community. It goes from south to north.
Population Facts
In 2020, the population of Amasa was 195 people. This number comes from the 2020 census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 283 | — | |
| 2020 | 195 | −31.1% | |
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See also
In Spanish: Amasa (Míchigan) para niños
