Diorite, Michigan facts for kids
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Diorite, Michigan
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 Diorite, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Diorite, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Township | Ely |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49814 (Champion)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 624690 |
Diorite is a small, unnamed place in Marquette County, Michigan. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own official government or exact borders. It's part of a larger area called Ely Township.
History of Diorite
Diorite got its name from a special type of rock found there. This rock is called diorite. It's a hard, dark rock often used in building.
For many years, Diorite had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It was open from 1888 until 1940. After 1940, the post office closed. Today, people in Diorite get their mail through the nearby town of Champion.
Even though it's not a big city, Diorite is a part of Michigan's history. It shows how communities grew around natural resources like rocks.
