Argentine, Michigan facts for kids
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Argentine, Michigan
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Location within Genesee County
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 Argentine, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Argentine, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee |
| Township | Argentine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
| • Land | 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) 27.73% |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,685 |
| • Density | 1,133.87/sq mi (437.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48451 (Linden)
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-03400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393318 |
Argentine is a small community in Michigan, United States. It is located in Genesee County. People often call it an "unincorporated community" or a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 2,685 people lived in Argentine. This number has grown over the years. The community was first settled a long time ago, in 1836. Argentine is in the southeast part of Argentine Township. The nearby city of Linden is to its east.
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History of Argentine
Argentine has a cool history that goes back to the 1830s.
First Settlers Arrive
The very first people to settle in this area were James H. Murray and William Lobdell. They arrived in 1836. Imagine what it was like back then, with no roads or buildings!
How Argentine Got Its Name
When the community first started, it had a different name. A post office opened on November 1, 1837, and it was called "Booton." James H. Murray was the first postmaster, helping people send and receive mail.
Later, on March 30, 1942, the post office's name was changed to "Argentine." This happened because there was another post office with a similar name, which could cause confusion. In 1844, a doctor named Isaac Wixom officially mapped out the community.
Geography and Nature
Argentine is a beautiful place with lakes and a river.
Where is Argentine Located?
Argentine is in the southern part of Genesee County. It's right in the southeast corner of Argentine Township. The community stretches east to the border of Fenton Charter Township. Its southern edge is along the line between Genesee and Livingston County.
Lakes and Rivers
The community includes parts of Lobdell Lake and the area around it. It also reaches west to Murray Lake and north to the Shiawassee River. The main part of Argentine is where Silver Lake Road and South Seymour Road meet. This spot is at the northwest end of Lobdell Lake.
Silver Lake Road goes northeast about 4 miles to Linden. It also goes northwest about 6 miles to Byron. South Seymour Road heads south into Livingston County.
Land and Water Area
Argentine covers a total area of about 3.28 square miles (8.5 square kilometers). A big part of this area is water! About 2.37 square miles (6.1 square kilometers) is land. The remaining 0.91 square miles (2.4 square kilometers), which is about 27.73% of the total area, is water. This means there are many lakes and ponds in and around Argentine.
Population Facts
Argentine has seen its population grow over the years.
How Many People Live Here?
- In 2000, there were 2,285 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 2,525 people.
- In 2020, the population reached 2,685 people.
This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in Argentine.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 843 households in Argentine. Many of these were families living together. About 38.9% of households had children under 18. The community had a good mix of age groups, with people of all ages living there. The average age was around 37 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Argentine (Míchigan) para niños
