Au Gres, Michigan facts for kids
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Au Gres, Michigan
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| City of Au Gres | |
Location within Arenac County
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 Au Gres, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Arenac |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2) |
| • Land | 2.28 sq mi (5.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 945 |
| • Density | 414.84/sq mi (160.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48703
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-04120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0620321 |
Au Gres (pronounced "AW gray") is a small city in Arenac County, Michigan. In 2020, about 945 people lived there.
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A Look Back: The History of Au Gres
The name "Au Gres" comes from French explorers. They called the area "Point Au Grès." The word grès means "gritty stone" or "sandstone." This is how the nearby river and the town got their names.
The first people to settle here temporarily were workers in 1862. They were building a road called the Saginaw–Au Sable State Road. The first person to live here permanently was John Edward Bradley. He built the Bradley House in 1866.
A post office was set up in Au Gres on August 8, 1867. John Edward Bradley was the first postmaster. Au Gres officially became a city in 1905.
Where is Au Gres? Geography and Location
Au Gres is located in Michigan. The city covers a total area of about 2.33 square miles (6.03 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.23 square miles (5.78 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.10 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Au Gres? Population Details
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 252 | — | |
| 1920 | 199 | −21.0% | |
| 1930 | 203 | 2.0% | |
| 1940 | 317 | 56.2% | |
| 1950 | 442 | 39.4% | |
| 1960 | 584 | 32.1% | |
| 1970 | 564 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 768 | 36.2% | |
| 1990 | 838 | 9.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,028 | 22.7% | |
| 2010 | 889 | −13.5% | |
| 2020 | 945 | 6.3% | |
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A Look at the People (2010)
In 2010, there were 889 people living in Au Gres. They lived in 435 homes. About half of these homes were families.
The average age of people in Au Gres was about 49.8 years old. About 18% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 25% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males than females.
Getting Around Au Gres
- US 23 Highway: This major road runs along the Lake Huron shoreline. It is also known as the Sunrise Side Coastal Highway.
- Bus Service: You can catch a bus from Au Gres to other cities. Indian Trails provides daily bus service.
- Ferry to Charity Island: From mid-May to mid-October, a ferry takes people to Charity Island. This island is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of Au Gres in Saginaw Bay.
See also
In Spanish: Au Gres (Míchigan) para niños
