Gladwin, Michigan facts for kids
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Gladwin, Michigan
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Looking west along Cedar Avenue (M-18 / M-61)
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Location within Gladwin County
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 Gladwin, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Gladwin, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gladwin |
| Settled | 1875 |
| Incorporated | 1885 (village) 1893 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.90 sq mi (7.51 km2) |
| • Land | 2.88 sq mi (7.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,069 |
| • Density | 1,066.74/sq mi (411.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48624
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-32320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0626857 |
Gladwin is a city located in Gladwin County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the main city and the county seat of Gladwin County.
In 2020, about 3,069 people lived in Gladwin. The city is in the southwest part of Gladwin Township, but they are managed separately.
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A Look at Gladwin's Past
Gladwin County was named after Henry Gladwin. He was a British military leader in Detroit during a conflict called Pontiac's War. The county got its name in 1831 and was officially set up in 1875.
The city of Gladwin started in 1875. This was during a time when Michigan had a big "lumber boom." This means many trees were cut down and used for wood. The city is located on the Cedar River.
At first, the city was called Cedar. But people found out that another town in Michigan already had that name. So, the city was renamed Gladwin, just like the county.
The first church in Gladwin was a Methodist church. It was finished on March 31, 1878. In the fall of 1878, the first schoolhouse was built. It was later replaced by a bigger school in 1883. Gladwin officially became a village in 1885.
Gladwin's Location and Surroundings
Gladwin is a city in Michigan. The U.S. Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.90 square miles (7.51 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.88 square miles (7.45 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads in Gladwin
Two important highways pass through Gladwin:
M-18
M-61
Gladwin's Weather
Gladwin has a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
People Living in Gladwin
The population of Gladwin has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 903 | — | |
| 1900 | 775 | −14.2% | |
| 1910 | 988 | 27.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,225 | 24.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,248 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,600 | 28.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,878 | 17.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,226 | 18.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,071 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,479 | 19.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,682 | 8.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,001 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,933 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,069 | 4.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 2,933 people living in Gladwin. There were 1,261 homes. Most people in the city were White (96.8%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Gladwin was about 40.4 years old. About 23.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 22.3% were 65 years old or older. There were more females (55.1%) than males (44.9%) living in the city.
Famous People from Gladwin
Gladwin is home to or has been home to some well-known people:
- 2nd Mile: A Christian rock and worship band that started in Gladwin.
- Jim Kern: A professional baseball pitcher who played for several teams from 1974 to 1986.
- NF: A popular rapper.
- Debbie Stabenow: A politician who is currently a member of the United States Senate.
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