Chums Corner, Michigan facts for kids
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Chums Corner, Michigan
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| Nickname(s):
"Chums"
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Location within Grand Traverse County
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 Chums Corner, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Chums Corner, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Grand Traverse |
| Township | Blair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.79 sq mi (7.24 km2) |
| • Land | 2.66 sq mi (6.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,065 |
| • Density | 400.38/sq mi (154.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49685 (Traverse City)
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| GNIS feature ID | 6223278 |
Chums Corner (often called Chums) is a small community in the state of Michigan, USA. It is located in Grand Traverse County. In 2020, about 1,065 people lived there. Chums Corner is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it has official boundaries and population numbers, but it's not a self-governing city or town.
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History of Chums Corner
The community got its start around 1932. A man named Deronda "Chum" Crandall and his wife, Eva, opened a gas station and a grocery store. Their businesses were at a main highway crossing a few miles south of Traverse City.
Over time, this busy intersection became known as "Chum's Corners." Chum Crandall sold his business and retired in 1953. He passed away a few years later in 1959.
For the 2010 census, Chums Corner was officially listed as a new census-designated place. This was the first time it had official boundaries and population statistics.
In 2020, Chasten Buttigieg wrote a book called I Have Something to Tell You. Chasten is married to Pete Buttigieg, who is a important person in the U.S. government. Chasten's book shares stories about growing up in Chums Corner.
Geography and Roads
Chums Corner covers about 2.66 square miles of land. It does not include any large bodies of water within its official area.
Major Highways in Chums Corner
Two important highways pass through the center of Chums Corner:
US 31 comes from the west and turns north in the middle of the community.
M-37 runs from south to north through the community. It joins up with U.S. Route 31 for a short distance.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 946 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,065 | 12.6% | |
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The population of Chums Corner has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 946 people living there. By 2020, the population had increased to 1,065 people.
Education in Chums Corner
Students living in Chums Corner attend schools that are part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools district.
Notable Person from Chums Corner
- Chasten Buttigieg, who is the spouse of United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, grew up in Chums Corner.
See also
In Spanish: Chums Corner (Míchigan) para niños
