Blissfield, Michigan facts for kids
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Blissfield, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Blissfield | |
Downtown Blissfield along Lane Street
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Location within Lenawee County
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 Blissfield, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Blissfield, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Townships | Blissfield, Palmyra, and Riga |
| Settled | 1826 |
| Incorporated | 1875 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.88 km2) |
| • Land | 2.22 sq mi (5.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,277 |
| • Density | 1,478.12/sq mi (570.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49228
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-09000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398133 |
Blissfield is a village in Lenawee County, Michigan. In 2020, about 3,277 people lived there. The village is mostly in Blissfield Township. Small parts also reach into Palmyra Township and Riga Township.
The Blissfield post office first opened on March 28, 1828. The town is named after Hervey Bliss. He was the first white settler in the area in 1824. He also became the first postmaster.
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Blissfield's Past: A Look Back
Important Moments in History
During World War II, some German POWs (prisoners of war) were working on a sugar beet farm near Blissfield. Sadly, 16 of them died in an accident. Their truck crashed with a train while they were returning to Fort Custer. They are now buried at Fort Custer National Cemetery.
There's a local story about Blissfield having the world's first "Triple Bridges." These were three bridges right next to each other. They crossed the River Raisin. One was for trains, and two were for cars. Later, the interurban bridge was removed. A larger road bridge replaced the other two.
In 2014, Blissfield's village hall moved. It went to a former bank building in the business area. The police department also moved to this new spot. It is now very close to the Township offices.
Blissfield High School Sports
Blissfield High School is home to the Royals sports teams. The baseball team has won seven state championships! The girls' volleyball team won their first state title in 2005.
Historic Places in Blissfield
Blissfield has three special places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important buildings and areas. They include the Blissfield Downtown Historic District, the David Carpenter House, and the First Presbyterian Church of Blissfield.
Blissfield's Location and Land
Where is Blissfield?
Blissfield covers about 2.30 square miles (5.96 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.24 square miles (5.80 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
The village is located in three different townships. These are Blissfield, Palmyra, and Riga. Most of the village, about 98.7%, is in Blissfield Township. In 2010, almost everyone lived in Blissfield Township. Only eight people lived in Palmyra Township. No one lived in the Riga Township part of the village.
People of Blissfield
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,222 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,132 | −7.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,268 | 12.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,474 | 16.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,906 | 29.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,103 | 10.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,144 | 1.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,365 | 10.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,653 | 12.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,753 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,107 | 12.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,172 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,223 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,340 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,277 | −1.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 3,340 people living in Blissfield. There were 1,349 households, which are groups of people living together. About 924 of these were families. The village had about 1,491 people per square mile.
Most people living in Blissfield were White (96.6%). About 5.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 34.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 52.2%, were married couples. About 12.5% had a female head of household without a husband.
The average household had 2.48 people. The average family had 3.00 people.
Age and Gender
The average age in the village was 38.8 years old.
- 25.6% of residents were under 18.
- 7.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 25.3% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 15.5% were 65 or older.
The village had slightly more females (51.7%) than males (48.3%).
Getting Around Blissfield
US 223 is a main road that goes through Blissfield.
Gallery
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The River Raisin as seen from a bridge on Adrian Street.
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The historic Old Blissfield Hotel on Lane Street.
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Adrian Street, looking towards the east.
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The First United Methodist Church on Adrian Street.
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The Old Road dinner train on Adrian Street.
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The American Legion post 325, with an F-105 plane on display, on Adrian Street.
See also
In Spanish: Blissfield para niños
