Dimondale, Michigan facts for kids
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Dimondale, Michigan
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Location of Dimondale, in Eaton County, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Eaton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,134 |
| • Density | 1,274.16/sq mi (491.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48821
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-22380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0624685 |
Dimondale is a small village located in Eaton County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2010, about 1,234 people lived there. It is part of Windsor Charter Township. Dimondale is a suburb of Lansing, which is a larger city to its northeast.
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History of Dimondale
Early Days and Settlement
Long ago, the Potawatomi people had a permanent camp along the Grand River in the Dimondale area. This was before white settlers started arriving in the 1830s. The Potawatomi and the new settlers, mostly from New York and New England, got along well. Local residents even gave 10 acres (about 40,000 square meters) of land near the river to the local Native Americans. However, the Potawatomi were later forced to move west because of a law called the Indian Removal Act.
Founding of the Village
In 1848, a man named Isaac M. Dimond came to the area. He started building a dam on the Grand River in 1850. By 1852, the dam was finished, and a saw mill was working. He also built a grist mill (for grinding grain) in 1856.
On August 6, 1856, a surveyor named Hosey Harvey mapped out the village. Isaac Dimond wanted to officially name it "Dimondale" after himself. The village streets were laid out in an unusual way, running northeast to southwest and northwest to southeast. This was different from most roads in Michigan, which usually run north-south and east-west. On a map, the village borders look a bit like a diamond shape.
Growth and Development
A post office, first called "East Windsor," was moved to Dimondale and renamed in 1872. In 1878, the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway built tracks through the area, and Dimondale got its own train station. By 1880, the village had seven shops, including mills and machine shops. Dimondale officially became an incorporated village in 1906.
School and Interstate
From 1929 to 1963, Dimondale had its own high school. It then joined with the Holt School District. This happened because the school district faced financial problems. In 1962, Interstate 96 was built nearby. This new highway helped bring many new businesses to the Dimondale area.
Horseshoe Capital of the World
In the 1960s and 1970s, Dimondale became famous for horseshoe pitching. It even earned the nickname "Horseshoe Capital of the World"! The Dimondale Horseshoe Club started in 1964. The village hosted the Michigan state tournament in 1965. Many local horseshoe pitchers, like James Compton and Fred Smith Jr., have been honored in the Wolverine State Horseshoe Pitcher's Association Hall of Fame.
Geography
Dimondale covers a total area of about 0.94 square miles (2.42 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 304 | — | |
| 1890 | 320 | 5.3% | |
| 1910 | 341 | — | |
| 1920 | 300 | −12.0% | |
| 1930 | 545 | 81.7% | |
| 1940 | 604 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 774 | 28.1% | |
| 1960 | 866 | 11.9% | |
| 1970 | 970 | 12.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,008 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,247 | 23.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,342 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,234 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,134 | −8.1% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, Dimondale had 1,234 people living in 504 households. About 28% of these households had children under 18. Most households (57.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.43 people.
The average age of people in the village was 47 years old. About 21% of residents were under 18. About 16% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (52.8%) than males (47.2%) in the village.
Education
Students in Dimondale attend schools operated by Holt Public Schools. Dimondale Elementary School is located in the village. Older students go to Holt High School.
Climate
Dimondale has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
Images for kids
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This map from 1827 shows the spot (marked with a star) where Isaac Dimond built his dam on the Grand River in 1850.
See also
In Spanish: Dimondale para niños
