Fostoria, Michigan facts for kids
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Fostoria, Michigan
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 Fostoria, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Fostoria, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.01 sq mi (10.38 km2) |
| • Land | 4.01 sq mi (10.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 664 |
| • Density | 165.71/sq mi (63.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48435
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| GNIS feature ID | 626321 |
Fostoria is a small community in Michigan, United States. It is located in Tuscola County, within Watertown Township. Fostoria is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. It is also a census-designated place, which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately.
In 2010, about 694 people lived in Fostoria. By 2020, the population was 664. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 48435.
Where is Fostoria Located?
Fostoria is in the state of Michigan. It covers an area of about 4 square miles (10.38 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the community's boundaries.
Who Lives in Fostoria?
The number of people living in Fostoria changes over time. The U.S. Census Bureau keeps track of these numbers.
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| 2020 | 664 | — | |
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A Look Back at Fostoria's History
Fostoria has an interesting history. A long time ago, a man named Henry H. Crapo owned most of the pine forests in this area. He was once the Michigan Governor, which is like the leader of the state.
Governor Crapo had a train line, called the Pere Marquette Railway, built through Fostoria. The community got its name in 1881. It was named after Thomas Foster, who was Governor Crapo's foreman. A foreman is a person who supervises workers.
Fostoria had its first post office for a short time. It opened in July 1882 and closed in May 1883.
