Champion, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Champion, Michigan
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 Champion, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Champion, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Township | Champion |
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49814
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 623055 |
Champion is a small place in Marquette County, Michigan. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own official town government or fixed borders like a city or village. It's part of a larger area called Champion Township.
A Look Back in Time
Champion has been around for a long time. A post office opened here in 1869. This was an important step, showing that enough people lived in the area to need their own mail service.
The community got its name from the nearby Champion Iron Mine. Mining for iron was a big industry in this part of Michigan. Many towns in the region grew because of these mines.
Where is Champion?
Champion is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It sits within Marquette County. The area is part of Champion Township. It is about 1,591 feet (485 meters) above sea level. This makes it a higher elevation compared to many other places in Michigan.
