Clarkston, Michigan facts for kids
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Clarkston, Michigan
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| City of the Village of Clarkston | |
Location within Oakland County
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 Clarkston, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Settled | 1830 |
| Incorporated | 1884 (village) 1992 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 928 |
| • Density | 2,094.81/sq mi (809.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48346–48348
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| Area code(s) | 248 and 947 |
| FIPS code | 26-82450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 623384 |
Clarkston is a small city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It's a northern suburb of Detroit, located about 34 miles (55 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. Clarkston is surrounded by Independence Township, but it has its own government since becoming a city in 1992.
In 2020, about 928 people lived in Clarkston. It's known for being the smallest city by land area in Michigan, covering only about 0.44 square miles (1.14 square kilometers) of land.
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History of Clarkston
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The first house in Clarkston was built in 1830 by Linux Jacox from New York. It was a simple shanty. In 1832, Butler Holcomb built the second house and a sawmill, which helps cut wood.
The community got its name, Clarkston, in 1842. This happened when the Clark brothers planned out a village on their land. Before that, in 1840, the local post office was moved here and named Independence. Clarkston officially became a village in 1884. Later, in 1992, it became a city.
Clarkston's Historic District
The Village of Clarkston is a special place because of its history. It was named a Michigan State Historic Site in 1976. This means it's an important historical location in Michigan. In 1979, it was also added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places across the country that are important to American history.
The Clarkston Village Historic District includes several streets. These streets are Buffalo Street, Church Street, Clarkston Road, Depot Road, Holcomb Street, Main Street (which is also M-15), Miller Road, Waldon Road, and Washington Street. These areas have many old buildings and sites that show what the village was like long ago.
Geography and Size
Clarkston is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.51 square miles (1.32 square kilometers). Most of this is land, about 0.44 square miles (1.14 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water.
Clarkston is the smallest city in Michigan when you look at its land area. This makes it unique among all the cities in the state.
Population of Clarkston
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 376 | — | |
| 1870 | 471 | 25.3% | |
| 1880 | 368 | −21.9% | |
| 1890 | 387 | 5.2% | |
| 1900 | 360 | −7.0% | |
| 1910 | 345 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 419 | 21.4% | |
| 1930 | 639 | 52.5% | |
| 1940 | 653 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 722 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 769 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,034 | 34.5% | |
| 1980 | 968 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,005 | 3.8% | |
| 2000 | 962 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 882 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 928 | 5.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 882 people living in Clarkston. There were 402 households, which are groups of people living together. The population density was about 2004.5 people per square mile (773.9 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Clarkston were White (97.7%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average age of people in Clarkston was 45.4 years old.
Education in Clarkston
Students in Clarkston attend schools in the Clarkston Community School District. This is the public school system for the city.
There is also a private school nearby called Everest Collegiate High School and Academy. It is located in Independence Township, which is right next to Clarkston.
Famous People from Clarkston
Many interesting people have lived in or near Clarkston (including Independence Township). Here are a few:
- Valerie Bertinelli: A well-known actress.
- Tim Birtsas: A former professional baseball player.
- Dan Dickerson: The radio announcer for the Detroit Tigers baseball team.
- Dane Fife: A former basketball player and now a coach at Indiana University.
- Henry Ford: The famous person who started the Ford Motor Company. He had a summer home and a weekend cottage in Clarkston. He also owned a mill that used water from what is now called "Mill Pond." This building is still there and has been updated into a small shopping area.
- Geoff Johns: A popular writer of comic books.
- Scott Kamieniecki: Another former professional baseball player.
- Tim McCormick: A former professional basketball player and sports broadcaster.
- Ryan Riess: A professional poker player who won the 2013 World Series of Poker.
- Tim Robinson: A comedian who used to be on Saturday Night Live.
- Kid Rock: A famous musician.
See also
In Spanish: Clarkston (Míchigan) para niños
