Brooklyn, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brooklyn, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Brooklyn | |
Looking south along Main Street (M-50)
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| Motto(s):
" A Place For All Seasons"
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Location within Jackson County
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 Brooklyn, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Columbia |
| Founded | 1832 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,313 |
| • Density | 1,399.79/sq mi (540.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49230
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-11000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397467 |
Brooklyn is a small village in Jackson County, Michigan. In 2020, about 1,313 people lived there. It is located in the beautiful Irish Hills area of southern Michigan. The village is near U.S. Route 12 and M-50. It is also very close to the famous Michigan International Speedway.
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History of Brooklyn
How Brooklyn Started
The village of Brooklyn was founded by Calvin Swain. He first claimed the land on June 16, 1832. At first, the settlement was called Swainsville. But on August 5, 1836, the community voted to change its name to Brooklyn. They named it after the larger city of Brooklyn, New York.
A Popular Summer Spot
For many years, Brooklyn was a popular place for summer vacations. People from Detroit would come to stay in cottages near the many lakes in the area. It was a great escape from the big city.
Ford Motor Company Plant
A Ford Motor Company factory opened in Brooklyn in 1939. During World War II, this plant helped make parts for B-24 bomber planes. After the war, it made parts for Ford cars and trucks. The factory closed down in 1966.
Michigan International Speedway
The Michigan International Speedway opened in 1968. This huge racetrack is used mostly for NASCAR races. It brings many visitors to the area each year.
Geography of Brooklyn
Brooklyn is located in a part of Michigan known for its green, rolling hills. This area is called the Irish Hills. It has many scenic lakes. You can find several state parks nearby, like Hayes State Park and Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve.
Brooklyn is about 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Jackson. It is also about 37 miles (60 km) southwest of Ann Arbor. Detroit is about 60 miles (97 km) away. The village covers about 1 square mile (2.6 sq km) of land.
Main Roads in Brooklyn
- US 12 (about 4 miles (6 km) south)
- M-50
- M-124
Population of Brooklyn
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 334 | — | |
| 1870 | 544 | 62.9% | |
| 1880 | 470 | −13.6% | |
| 1890 | 596 | 26.8% | |
| 1900 | 494 | −17.1% | |
| 1910 | 662 | 34.0% | |
| 1920 | 611 | −7.7% | |
| 1930 | 733 | 20.0% | |
| 1940 | 749 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 862 | 15.1% | |
| 1960 | 986 | 14.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,112 | 12.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,110 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,027 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,176 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,206 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,313 | 8.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,206 people living in Brooklyn. The village had 577 households. Most residents were White (96.9%). The average age of people in the village was about 43.6 years old.
Notable People from Brooklyn
- Ethlyn T. Clough (1858–1936): She was an American newspaper publisher and editor.
- Vivian Kellogg: She was a first baseman in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She lived in Brooklyn, and a baseball field there is named after her.
