Lathrop, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lathrop, Michigan
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 Lathrop, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Delta |
| Township | Maple Ridge |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49880
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1617673 |
Welcome to Lathrop, a small place located in Delta County, Michigan. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township.
Discovering Lathrop's Past
Lathrop has an interesting history, even though it's a small community.
Mail Delivery in Lathrop
Imagine a time when sending letters was the main way to communicate! Lathrop had its very own post office. It first opened its doors in 1873. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open and served the community until 1945.
How Lathrop Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Lathrop was named after a person! The community is named for Azel Lathrop. He was the original owner of the land where the community was built.
