Fairgrove, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairgrove, Michigan
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Fairgrove Michigan sign along M-138
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Location of Fairgrove, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 514 |
| • Density | 458.52/sq mi (176.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48733
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-27080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0625751 |
| Website | https://villageoffairgrove.org/ |
Fairgrove is a small village located in Tuscola County, within the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 514 people lived there. The village is part of Fairgrove Township.
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Discovering Fairgrove's Past
How Fairgrove Began
Fairgrove's story started in June 1852. A man named Amzy Clay bought land from Patrick McGlone. The area around Fairgrove was mostly flat. It had rich soil, perfect for farming. However, there were many mosquitoes, so people had to drain the land.
The township was surrounded by forests. These forests had many trees like beech, maple, elm, and basswood. They grew in groups, which are called "groves." This is how the town got its name: "Fair Grove."
Connecting the Community
At first, there were no roads leading into or out of the township. Amzy Clay, his father Henry Clay, and other early settlers worked together. They cut through five and a half miles of thick forest. This helped connect their new community to nearby towns. More families began to move to the township the next spring.
Naming the Township
Before it had a name, the state of Michigan called the area "township 13 North, of Range 8 East." On December 31, 1855, the board of supervisors officially named it Fair Grove.
First School and Post Office
The first school district in the township was called the Hinson District. It was named after D.P. Hinson, who lived there. The first school building was built in the spring of 1856. Caroline E. Stoddard was the first teacher.
Fairgrove got its first post office in 1881. This happened after a railroad was built through the area. The village officially became an incorporated village in 1901.
Fairgrove's Location and Size
Fairgrove is located in Tuscola County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.12 square miles (2.90 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Fairgrove
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 437 | — | |
| 1920 | 452 | 3.4% | |
| 1930 | 437 | −3.3% | |
| 1940 | 481 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 570 | 18.5% | |
| 1960 | 609 | 6.8% | |
| 1970 | 629 | 3.3% | |
| 1980 | 691 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 592 | −14.3% | |
| 2000 | 627 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 563 | −10.2% | |
| 2020 | 514 | −8.7% | |
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Fairgrove's Population in 2010
The 2010 census showed that 563 people lived in Fairgrove. There were 225 households and 154 families. The village had about 502.7 people per square mile. Most residents were White (96.4%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 3.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.2%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.48 people. The average age of people in the village was 37.3 years. About 27.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
Fun Events in Fairgrove
Fairgrove hosts the Michigan Bean Festival. This popular event takes place every year on Labor Day weekend. Even though nearby Kinde was once known as the "Bean Capital of the World," Fairgrove celebrates beans too! Did you know that Michigan Bean Soup has been served in the U.S. Senate dining room for over a hundred years?
Photo gallery
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Clock in front of Municipal building
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Buildings along Main Street M-138
See also
In Spanish: Fairgrove (Míchigan) para niños
