Farwell, Michigan facts for kids
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Farwell, Michigan
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Looking east along Main Street (M-115)
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Location within Clare County
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 Farwell, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Farwell, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Township | Surrey |
| Settled | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1879 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 880 |
| • Density | 644.22/sq mi (248.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48622
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-27500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0625851 |
Farwell is a small village located in Clare County, Michigan, in the United States. In 2020, about 880 people lived there. It is found within Surrey Township, a short distance west of the city of Clare.
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Exploring Farwell's Geography
Farwell covers a total area of about 1.41 square miles (3.65 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.37 square miles (3.55 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
The south branch of the Tobacco River flows right through the village. This river also forms a small lake called the Mill Pond reservoir.
Main Roads in Farwell
- M-115, also known as Main Street, runs through the middle of the village from west to east.
The Story of Farwell's History
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Farwell was started in 1870 by three people: Edmund Hall, John Van Riper, and George Hitchcock. The village's first post office opened on January 20, 1871, with George Hitchcock as the first postmaster.
The area was first mapped out in 1871 and officially planned in 1872. This was done by Josiah Littlefield from Ann Arbor. The Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad planned to build a new train route through the area. This route would connect Saginaw to Ludington. The railroad was finished by the end of the 1870s.
The new community was named after Samuel Farwell, who was from New York. He was interested in the railroad and worked as a construction contractor. In 1871, Farwell became the first county seat for Clare County. This means it was where the county government was located. However, Farwell lost this role to Harrison in 1879. This happened after the Farwell courthouse burned down two years earlier. Farwell officially became a village in 1879.
In 1982, a serious event happened west of Farwell in Garfield Township. Because it was so close to the village, it became widely known and brought national attention to the area.
Farwell's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 521 | — | |
| 1890 | 584 | 12.1% | |
| 1900 | 535 | −8.4% | |
| 1910 | 522 | −2.4% | |
| 1920 | 449 | −14.0% | |
| 1930 | 422 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 538 | 27.5% | |
| 1950 | 694 | 29.0% | |
| 1960 | 737 | 6.2% | |
| 1970 | 777 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 804 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 851 | 5.8% | |
| 2000 | 855 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 871 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 880 | 1.0% | |
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Farwell's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 871 people living in Farwell. These people lived in 373 households, and 229 of these were families. The village had about 645 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Farwell were White (97.8%). A small number were African American (0.6%), Native American (0.7%), or Asian (0.1%). Some people (0.6%) were from two or more races. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (41.3%) were married couples. About 16.4% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.30 people.
The average age of people in the village was 40.4 years. About 22% of residents were under 18. Around 18.4% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (51.8%) was female.
Schools in Farwell
Farwell has its own school system called Farwell Area Schools. The main schools are located in the village. This school district also serves students from nearby townships in both Clare and Isabella County.
Images for kids
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U.S. Post Office in Farwell
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Farwell Village Hall
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Ladies' Library Association of Farwell
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Farwell–Surrey Township Public Library
See also
In Spanish: Farwell (Míchigan) para niños
