Marlette, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marlette, Michigan
Location of Marlette, Michigan
Marlette, Michigan Location in Michigan
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Sanilac
Area
• Total	1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2)
• Land	1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	837 ft (255 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,855
• Density	1,148.61/sq mi (443.59/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	48453
Area code(s)	989
FIPS code	26-51820
GNIS feature ID	0631595

Marlette is a city in Sanilac County, in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 1,855 people lived there. Marlette is special because it is surrounded by Marlette Township, but it manages itself.

People often call Marlette "The Heart of the Thumb." This is because it is located right in the middle of Michigan's thumb region.

History of Marlette

The story of Marlette city and Marlette Township are closely linked. They share many things like schools, the public library, and places to eat.

Early Settlers and Naming Marlette

Marlette was first settled in the 1850s. People from Ontario, Canada, came looking for tall trees and good soil. The community got its name from the "Marlatt" family. They carved their name into a log cabin.

Marlette's Growth and City Status

Marlette Township was formed in 1859. It was made from parts of other townships. Marlette became known as a village in 1865. In 1881, the village officially became a separate town. This allowed it to have its own government and taxes. This helped improve public areas. Marlette officially became a city in 1984.

Geography of Marlette

Marlette is a small city. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 1.64 square miles (4.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Media and Radio Stations

Marlette has its own commercial radio station, WBGV 92.5 FM. This station plays country music. It is owned by Sanilac/GB Broadcasting. This company also owns other stations nearby.

Another station, Smile FM, also serves Marlette. It broadcasts on 88.1 FM (WHYT) and 103.7 FM (WCZE). This station plays Contemporary Christian Music. It also shares local news and weather.

Marlette Township Airport

The Marlette Township Airport (FAA Identifier: 77G) is an airport with two paved runways. Both runways are about 3,500 feet (1,067 meters) long. This airport can handle small business jets and medium-sized cargo planes. It first opened in May 1975.

Marlette Regional Hospital

Marlette is home to Marlette Regional Hospital. It also has the Seton Cancer Institute. This institute is a partnership between Marlette Regional and St. Mary's of Michigan. This partnership helps people in the "thumb" region get advanced cancer care.

Population of Marlette

Marlette has seen its population change over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city:

Marlette Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 1,875 people living in Marlette. They lived in 742 households. About 469 of these were families. The city had about 1,143 people per square mile.

Most people in Marlette were White (95.9%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from two or more races. About 3.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age in the city was 39.4 years old. About 25.2% of residents were under 18. About 17.2% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (52.7%) than males (47.3%).

Famous People from Marlette

Marlette has been the birthplace or home of some notable people:

• Tom Wargo: A professional golfer who was born in Marlette.
• Rex Scouten: He was a White House Usher. He graduated from Marlette High School.
• John L. McCrea: He was a naval aide to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was also the first commanding officer of the U.S.S. Iowa. He was born in Marlette.

See also

In Spanish: Marlette (Míchigan) para niños