Carleton, Michigan facts for kids
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Carleton, Michigan
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Village
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Downtown Carleton along Monroe Street
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Location within Monroe County and the state of Michigan
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 Carleton, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Carleton, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Ash |
| Platted | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,326 |
| • Density | 2,347.12/sq mi (905.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
48117
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| Area code(s) | 734 |
| FIPS code | 26-13220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0622719 |
Carleton is a small village located in Monroe County, in the state of Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 2,326 people lived there. The village is part of Ash Township.
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History of Carleton
Carleton was first planned out in 1872 by Daniel Matthews. He was the first postmaster when the Carleton post office opened in 1874. The community was named after Will Carleton, a famous local poet.
The village grew around important railway lines. These included the Pere Marquette Railway and a connection with the Canada Southern Railway. The Pennsylvania Railroad was also nearby. Carleton officially became a village in 1911.
Carleton's Geography
Carleton is in the northeast part of Monroe County. It's about 11 miles (18 km) north of Monroe, which is the main city of the county. It's also about 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Flat Rock.
A big highway, Interstate 275, passes about one mile east of the village. You can get to Carleton from Exit 5, which is Carleton Rockwood Road.
The village covers about 0.99 square miles (2.56 km2) of land. There is no water area within the village limits. Water from the land flows east and south into Swan Creek, which then goes towards Lake Erie.
Population of Carleton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 434 | — | |
| 1890 | 386 | −11.1% | |
| 1920 | 498 | — | |
| 1930 | 837 | 68.1% | |
| 1940 | 864 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,039 | 20.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,379 | 32.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,503 | 9.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,786 | 85.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,770 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,562 | −7.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,345 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,326 | −0.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,345 people living in Carleton. There were 953 households, which are groups of people living together. The average number of people in each household was about 2.46.
Education in Carleton
Students in Carleton attend schools that are part of the Airport Community Schools district.
Famous People from Carleton
Some notable people have connections to Carleton:
- Kathy Angerer: A politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives. She was born in Carleton.
- Frederick Ballen: A soldier from the Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery. He is buried in Carleton.
- Freddie Bishop: A retired professional football player who went to school in Carleton.
- Jeff Jones: A retired professional baseball player and coach.
Images for kids
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Carleton Police Department -
Carleton Village Office -
Carleton post office in Ash Township
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See also
In Spanish: Carleton (Míchigan) para niños
