Daggett, Michigan facts for kids
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Daggett, Michigan
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Village
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Downtown Daggett along U.S. Route 41
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Location within Menominee County and the state of Michigan
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 Daggett, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Daggett, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Menominee |
| Township | Daggett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 201 |
| • Density | 179.30/sq mi (69.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
49821
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-19560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0624271 |
Daggett is a small village located in Menominee County, in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 201 people lived there. This was a decrease from 258 people in 2010. The village is part of Daggett Township. It is also part of the Marinette, Wisconsin–Michigan area.
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History of Daggett Village
Daggett was first called "Section 25." The name "Daggett" likely comes from a woman named Elmira Daggett. She visited her brother in the area. Some say she became the village's first postmistress. Another idea is that it was named after Clara Daggett's father. He was the father-in-law of Thomas Faulkner, who founded the village.
Becoming an Incorporated Village
The village of Daggett officially became an incorporated village on August 30, 1902. This happened because the village had many fires. The nearby township was not helping much with fire protection. By becoming incorporated, Daggett could raise its own money for a fire department. This was allowed by the state government.
Modern Fire Protection
Daggett quickly set up a modern fire department. On October 17, 1902, the village council signed a deal for a new fire engine. It was from the Waterous Gasoline Fire Engine Company. They promised to deliver the engine and 1,000 feet of hose within 30 days.
The Waterous engine was very advanced for its time. It used a gasoline motor instead of heavy steam. It could pump 350 gallons of water per minute. The whole machine was light enough to be pulled quickly by horses or people. To make sure there was enough water, the village also built four large underground water tanks, called cisterns. These were finished by November 15, 1902.
The new fire engine arrived between November 17 and 21, 1902. The Daggett Volunteer Fire Department started its operations on November 21, 1902. Other towns, like Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, even visited Daggett to see the new engine. This Waterous engine probably served the village until a newer motorized one replaced it in 1925.
Geography of Daggett
Daggett is located in the south-central part of Menominee County. U.S. Route 41 runs through the east side of the village. This road goes south about 25 miles to Menominee, which is the county seat. It goes north about 17 miles to Powers. The small city of Stephenson is only 3 miles south on US 41.
The village of Daggett covers a total area of about 1.12 square miles. All of this area is land. The Little Cedar River flows just south of the village. This river eventually flows into the Menominee River.
Population Information
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| 1910 | 228 | — | |
| 1920 | 321 | 40.8% | |
| 1930 | 291 | −9.3% | |
| 1940 | 283 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 341 | 20.5% | |
| 1960 | 296 | −13.2% | |
| 1970 | 366 | 23.6% | |
| 1980 | 274 | −25.1% | |
| 1990 | 260 | −5.1% | |
| 2000 | 270 | 3.8% | |
| 2010 | 258 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 201 | −22.1% | |
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2010 Census Details
According to the 2010 census, there were 258 people living in Daggett. There were 91 households and 63 families. The village had about 232 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Daggett were White (90.3%). About 6.2% were African American, and 1.2% were Asian. About 1.6% were from other races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 6.6% of the population.
In the households, 37.4% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.3%) were married couples. About 25.3% of all households were individuals living alone. The average household had 2.84 people.
The average age in the village was 36.8 years old. About 30.6% of residents were under 18. About 16.3% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.2%) and females (48.8%).
Notable People
Some well-known people have connections to Daggett:
- Francis P. Hammerberg (1920-1945), a diver in the U.S. Navy.
- Judy Nerat (1948-2012), a politician.
- Mabel Wandelt (1917-2008), a nurse.
Gallery
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School
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Welcome sign on US 41
See also
In Spanish: Daggett para niños
