Deford, Michigan facts for kids
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Deford, Michigan
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 Deford, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Township | Novesta Township |
| Settled | 1884 |
| Platted | 1885 |
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| • Type | None |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48729
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-21360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 624510 |
Deford is a small, unincorporated community located in Tuscola County, Michigan. This means it's a settled area without its own local government. You can find Deford in the southeast part of Novesta Township. It's situated along Bruce/Deckerville Road, west of Kingston Road. Deford is north of Kingston and south of Cass City. The Deford Post Office, with ZIP code 48729, serves this community and nearby areas.
History of Deford
The story of Deford began in 1883. That year, the Grand Trunk Western Railroad built its tracks through this area. The train station here was first named Bruce, after Elmer Bruce, who owned land nearby.
The community itself was founded in 1884 by Arthur Newton. He decided to name it Deford, honoring his friend, Mr. Deford. A post office was also opened in 1884, making it easier for people to send and receive mail. The official map, or "plat," for Deford was filed on July 10, 1885, marking its formal establishment.
Deford's Climate
Deford's weather is quite similar to that of Flint, which is about 30 to 40 miles southwest. During the winter, Deford often gets a lot of snow. This is because it's located in a "snow belt" region of Michigan.
The community is also in an area known for tornadoes, especially in the "Thumb" region of Michigan. On average, Deford receives about 30.6 inches of precipitation each year.
Education in Deford
For public education, students in Deford attend schools operated by Cass City Public Schools.
There is also a private school in the community called the Deford Christian Academy. In the 2007-08 school year, this academy had an enrollment of 23 students.
