Attica, Michigan facts for kids
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Attica, Michigan
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Location within Lapeer County
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 Attica, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Attica, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Township | Attica |
| Settled | 1851 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.97 sq mi (12.87 km2) |
| • Land | 4.78 sq mi (12.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 962 |
| • Density | 201.26/sq mi (77.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48412
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 620309 |
Attica is a small community in Lapeer County, Michigan, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place." This means it is a recognized area, but it does not have its own separate local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 962 people lived in Attica. The community also has its own post office with the ZIP code 48412.
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Where is Attica Located?
Attica is found in the southeastern part of Lapeer County. It is just north of the center of Attica Township.
Getting Around Attica
The community is located about 1 mile north of Interstate 69. You can easily get to Attica from Exit 163, which is Lake Pleasant Road. This highway, I-69, helps people travel to other cities. If you go east on I-69 for about 39 miles, you will reach Port Huron. If you travel west for about 27 miles, you will arrive in Flint.
Attica's Size
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Attica area covers about 4.97 square miles. Most of this area, about 4.78 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.19 square miles, is made up of water.
Attica's History
Attica has an interesting past that dates back to the mid-1800s.
How Attica Started
In 1851, a man named William Williams came from New York and built a sawmill in this area. Most of the early settlement grew up around his land. Another person important to Attica's beginnings was I. N. Jenness. He was also a lumberman from New York and is considered a co-founder of the community.
The Post Office Changes Names
The first post office in the area opened on October 9, 1867. It was originally called "Mill Station." Oscar A. Williams was the first postmaster. Later, on September 12, 1870, the post office name was changed to "Elk Lake." Finally, on February 1, 1871, it was renamed "Attica," taking the same name as the township it was in.
The Historic Attica Hotel
The Attica Hotel was built in the early 1870s. It was first known as the Williams House and later as the Schirmer House. The Williams family, who owned it, had 14 children! The hotel had five bedrooms on its second floor wing. There was also a ballroom on the second floor with a door leading to a porch. At one point, the hotel had a total of nine doors and four porches. It even housed the local post office for a time. In November 1981, the hotel building was moved to Crossroads Village, a historical park. Its outside was restored in 1986.
See also
In Spanish: Attica (Míchigan) para niños
