Davison, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Davison, Michigan
City
City of Davison
Nickname(s):  City of Flags
Location within Genesee County
Davison, Michigan Location in Michigan
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Genesee
Incorporated	1889 (village) 1938 (city)
Government
• Type	Council–manager
Area
• Total	1.99 sq mi (5.14 km2)
• Land	1.99 sq mi (5.14 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	794 ft (242 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	5,143
• Density	2,589.63/sq mi (999.70/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)	48423
Area code(s)	810
FIPS code	26-19880
GNIS feature ID	0624356

Davison is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a smaller town located near the city of Flint. Davison is often called the "City of Flags" because of its many flags. In 2020, about 5,143 people lived there. The city is named after Judge Norman Davison, an important person from the early history of the area.

History of Davison

Davison Station: Early Days

The area that would become Davison was first settled in 1842. A big change happened in 1871 when a railroad line was built through the settlement. This led to the area being called "Davison Station." This new railroad helped the town grow.

In 1871, the first saw mill was built here. A saw mill is a place where logs are cut into lumber. Soon after, in 1872, the town got its first doctor, a merchant (someone who sells goods), and a tavern. The Davison Station post office also opened that year.

Davison Village: Growing Up

Davison became an official village on May 20, 1889. This meant it had its own local government. In 1894, a fire destroyed part of the downtown area. But the village rebuilt and kept growing.

By 1895, Davison had a place called Rosemoor Park. This park had a race track that was first used for horse races and later for cars. From 1919 to 1938, the park hosted the county fair almost every year. In 1916, the village had about 700 people and many important buildings like a bank and several churches.

Davison City: A New Chapter

Davison became a city on December 5, 1938. This meant it separated from the larger Davison Township and had more control over its own services. Rosemoor Park closed in 1943, and the land was later used to build houses.

Geography of Davison

Davison is a small city. It covers a total area of about 1.98 square miles (5.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Population and People

The city's population has changed over the years.

Who Lives in Davison?

In 2010, there were 5,173 people living in Davison. Most of the people were White (94.9%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The city had 2,371 households. A household is like a home where people live together. About 27% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.18 people. The median age of people in Davison was about 39.5 years old.

Famous People from Davison

Davison has been home to several notable people who have achieved success in different fields.

• Kathleen Flinn: An award-winning journalist and author. Her book Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good is about her childhood in Davison.
• Thomas C. Hart: A U.S. Navy admiral who was a commander during World War II.
• Michael Moore: A famous filmmaker who has won an Academy Award. He grew up in Davison and graduated from Davison High School.
• Ken Morrow: A professional ice hockey player who won the Stanley Cup. He was also part of the "Miracle on Ice" team in the 1980 Olympics. Ken was raised in Davison.
• John Sinclair: A poet, human rights activist, and music manager. He was raised in Davison.
• Tim Thomas: A professional ice hockey goalie who played in the NHL.

See also

In Spanish: Davison (Míchigan) para niños