Britton, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Britton, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Britton | |
Ridgeway Township Hall in Britton
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Location within Lenawee County
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 Britton, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Britton, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lenawee |
| Township | Ridgeway |
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| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 537 |
| • Density | 678.89/sq mi (261.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49229
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-10760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397458 |
Britton is a small village located in Lenawee County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 537 people lived here. The village is found inside Ridgeway Township.
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The Story of Britton
Britton wasn't always called Britton! It was first known as Balch. This name came about in 1881 when the Wabash Railroad built a train station there. A post office also opened in Balch on August 13, 1881.
Seven years later, in 1888, a local store owner named John Britton was in charge of the post office. He paid $500 to have the town's name changed to Britton. The post office officially became Britton on April 13, 1888.
Where is Britton Located?
Britton is a small village that covers about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers) of land. It's located on a road called M-50. You can find it about nine miles (14 km) northeast of a city called Adrian.
A train line, the Norfolk Southern Railway, also runs through Britton. The main jobs and businesses in the village are related to farming and small local shops. Britton is also about six miles west of Dundee.
How Many People Live in Britton?
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| 1900 | 345 | — | |
| 1910 | 370 | 7.2% | |
| 1920 | 383 | 3.5% | |
| 1930 | 368 | −3.9% | |
| 1940 | 409 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 517 | 26.4% | |
| 1960 | 622 | 20.3% | |
| 1970 | 697 | 12.1% | |
| 1980 | 693 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 694 | 0.1% | |
| 2000 | 699 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 586 | −16.2% | |
| 2020 | 537 | −8.4% | |
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Britton's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Britton had 586 people living in 237 homes. Most of the people living there were White (98.6%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Britton was about 38.8 years old. Around 22% of the residents were under 18. About 11.8% were 65 years or older.
Learning in Britton
The village of Britton is home to the Britton-Macon Area School District. This school district is often called Britton-Macon for short. It serves students from Britton, Macon, and Ridgeway Townships. Many students from nearby towns also choose to attend this school.
The school building is located at 201 College Ave, right off M-50. All students from kindergarten through 12th grade attend classes in this one building. The school's sports teams are called the Britton-Macon Tories. They are part of the Tri-County Conference.
Famous People from Britton
- Duane Below: He was a starting pitcher for major league baseball teams like the Detroit Tigers and the Miami Marlins. Duane Below was born in Britton.
Images for kids
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Britton Elevator Inc., N. Main St.
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Britton Post office, E. Chicago Blvd.
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Britton High School, College Ave.
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Congregational Christian Church, E. Chicago Blvd.
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Britton Public Library, S. Main St.
See also
In Spanish: Britton (Míchigan) para niños
