Fowlerville, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fowlerville, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Fowlerville | |
Downtown Fowlerville along Grand Avenue
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Location within Livingston County
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 Fowlerville, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Township | Handy |
| Settled | 1836 |
| Platted | 1849 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Village | 2.35 sq mi (6.08 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Village | 2,951 |
| • Density | 1,277.49/sq mi (493.16/km2) |
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48836
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-30060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0626363 |
Fowlerville is a small village in Livingston County, Michigan. It's like a town that manages itself, even though it's inside Handy Township. In 2020, about 2,951 people lived here.
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Discovering Fowlerville's Past
The first person to settle permanently in this area was Ralph Fowler in 1836. He also helped plan the village in 1849.
How Fowlerville Got Its Name
A post office called "Cedar" opened in 1838. But in 1853, its name was changed to "Fowlerville." This was done to match the village's official name, which honored Ralph Fowler. The village officially became an incorporated village in 1871.
Important Moments in Fowlerville's History
In 1909, a strong tornado passed through the town. It caused damage to buildings, including St. Agnes Catholic Church.
Fowlerville is also known for being the hometown of Charlie Gehringer. He was a famous baseball player who is now in the Hall of Fame.
Community Events and Local Stories
The Livingston County Fair Grounds are in Fowlerville. Many big events happen there every year. The town also celebrates national holidays like Christmas, Fourth of July, and Memorial Day with special festivities.
A book called The Fowlerville Chronicles tells the story of Fowlerville. It covers the town's history from 1836 until 2010. The book has almost 600 pictures, maps, and sketches. You can find a copy of it on The Fowlerville Observer website. This website shares both the town's history and current events. It also features "squint shots," which are daily pictures of things in and around Fowlerville.
Where is Fowlerville Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fowlerville covers a total area of about 2.38 square miles (6.16 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.34 square miles (6.06 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Fowlerville's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,051 | — | |
| 1900 | 946 | — | |
| 1910 | 905 | −4.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,057 | 16.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,141 | 7.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,118 | −2.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,466 | 31.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,674 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,978 | 18.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,289 | 15.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,648 | 15.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,972 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,886 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,951 | 2.3% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 2,886 people living in Fowlerville. There were 1,198 households, which are groups of people living together. The average number of people in each household was 2.40.
The average age of people in the village was 35.2 years. About 26.9% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Learning in Fowlerville
Fowlerville Community Schools serve the students in Fowlerville. The school mascot is the Gladiator, and the school colors are Gold and Purple.
Schools in the District
The school system has four schools:
- H.T. Smith Elementary: For students in kindergarten through 2nd grade.
- Natalie Kreeger Elementary: For students in 3rd through 5th grade.
- Fowlerville Junior High School: For students in 6th through 8th grade.
- Fowlerville High School: For students in 9th through 12th grade.
Each graduating class at the high school usually has between 180 and 230 students.
Famous People from Fowlerville
- Charlie Gehringer (1903–1993): A legendary baseball player. He played for the Detroit Tigers and later worked as a coach and manager.
- George Noory (born 1950): A well-known radio talk show host for Coast to Coast AM.
- Rashontae Wawrzyniak: She was crowned Miss Michigan USA in 2015.
Images for kids
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Downtown Fowlerville, Grand Avenue
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Fowlerville Municipal Offices
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US Post Office
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First Baptist Church of Fowlerville
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The Village Chapel
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First United Methodist Church
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St. Agnes Catholic Church
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St. John's Lutheran Church
See also
In Spanish: Fowlerville (Míchigan) para niños
