Cornell, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cornell, Michigan
Unincorporated community
Cornell, Michigan Location in Michigan
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Delta
Township	Cornell
Elevation	823 ft (251 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)	49818
Area code(s)	906
GNIS feature ID	623841

Cornell is a small, unincorporated community in Delta County, Michigan, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it is a place without its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Cornell Township.

Cornell is located about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) west-northwest of Gladstone. Even though it doesn't have its own city government, Cornell does have its own post office with the ZIP code 49818.

History of Cornell

Cornell began as a settlement in 1886. Two people named Marcell Ashland and Edward Hollywood were among the first to settle there.

Founding the Community

The community was officially founded in 1887. This was done by George H. Mashek and Edward Arnold. George H. Mashek decided to name the new community "Cornell." He chose this name because it was the same as his old university, Cornell University.

Post Office Opens

A post office was opened in Cornell on April 12, 1899. Edward Arnold, one of the founders, became the very first postmaster. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office.

Cornell's Climate

Cornell experiences a type of climate known as a humid continental climate. This means the area has big changes in temperature throughout the year.

Seasonal Temperatures

Summers in Cornell are usually warm to hot. They can also be quite humid, meaning there is a lot of moisture in the air. Winters are cold, and sometimes they can be very cold.

Climate Classification

Scientists use a system called the Köppen Climate Classification to describe climates around the world. For Cornell, this system uses the abbreviation "Dfb." This code tells us that the area has a humid continental climate with warm summers.