Hickory Corners, Michigan facts for kids
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Hickory Corners, Michigan
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 Hickory Corners, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Barry |
| Township | Barry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.38 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 947 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 313 |
| • Density | 151.21/sq mi (58.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49060
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-37960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0628188 |
Hickory Corners is a small community in Michigan, United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. Hickory Corners is located in Barry County, within Barry Township. In 2020, about 313 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time: History of Hickory Corners
The first person to settle near Hickory Corners was Reverend Moses Lawrence. He built his home in 1834. It was located on the shore of Lawrence Lake. This lake is about half a mile east of where the town is today.
How Hickory Corners Got Its Name
In 1837, surveyors were mapping the land. They found a very large hickory tree. This tree was right in the center of a land section. The settlement was named "Hickory Corners" because of this tree.
Early Settlers and Post Office
Solomon C. Hall built the very first house in the town itself. He also became the first postmaster in July 1844. A postmaster is the person in charge of a local post office.
Where is Hickory Corners? Geography and Location
Hickory Corners is located in the southwestern part of Barry County. You can find it where Kellogg School Road and West Hickory Road meet.
Nearby Areas and Highways
The community is about 1.5 miles north of the southern border of Barry County. This border is shared with Kalamazoo County. Hickory Corners is also about 2.5 miles east of the state highway M-43.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Hickory Corners covers a total area of about 5.4 square kilometers (2.08 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square kilometers (0.004 square miles), is water.
Who Lives There? Demographics
The number of people living in Hickory Corners changes over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 322 | — | |
| 2020 | 313 | −2.8% | |
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In 2010, the population was 322 people. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 313 people.
Fun Places to Visit: Sites of Interest
Hickory Corners is home to some interesting places. These sites attract visitors from all over.
Gilmore Car Museum
The Gilmore Car Museum is a very popular attraction. It has a huge collection of classic automobiles. You can find the museum at the intersection of M-43 and West Hickory Road. Even though it's a museum, it uses a Hickory Corners mailing address. The museum also includes the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame.
Kellogg Biological Station
The Kellogg Biological Station is another important place. It is an off-campus education complex. It belongs to Michigan State University. This station also has a Hickory Corners mailing address. It is located about 3 miles southwest of the town center. You can find it on the northeast shore of Gull Lake.
Hickory Corners in Media
Hickory Corners has even been mentioned on TV!
The Neighborhood TV Series
On the CBS TV series The Neighborhood, one of the characters is from Hickory Corners. The character named Gemma is from this community. Her husband, Dave, is from East Kalamazoo.
See also
In Spanish: Hickory Corners (Míchigan) para niños
