North Adams, Michigan facts for kids
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North Adams, Michigan
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Village
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Looking north along Hillsdale Street
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Location within Hillsdale County
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 North Adams, Michigan
Location in Michigan
North Adams, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Township | Adams |
| Settled | 1835 |
| Platted | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1881 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 452 |
| • Density | 849.62/sq mi (327.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49262
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-57920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0633466 |
North Adams is a small village located in Hillsdale County, in the state of Michigan, USA. It is part of Adams Township. In 2020, about 452 people lived there.
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History of North Adams
The area where North Adams is now was first settled in 1835. A man named William Cutler moved there from Niagara County, New York. He opened a tavern, and the community became known as Cutler's Corner.
The community got its own post office on June 27, 1848, still called Cutler's Corner. But on May 1, 1850, the post office's name was changed to North Adams. This was because it was located in the northern part of Adams Township.
In 1871, the community was officially mapped out and named North Adams. It became an incorporated village in 1881. This means it officially became a town with its own local government.
Geography and Size
North Adams is a small village. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.53 square miles (1.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 433 | — | |
| 1890 | 504 | 16.4% | |
| 1900 | 422 | −16.3% | |
| 1910 | 440 | 4.3% | |
| 1920 | 414 | −5.9% | |
| 1930 | 457 | 10.4% | |
| 1940 | 496 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 499 | 0.6% | |
| 1960 | 494 | −1.0% | |
| 1970 | 574 | 16.2% | |
| 1980 | 565 | −1.6% | |
| 1990 | 512 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 514 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 477 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 452 | −5.2% | |
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The population of North Adams has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 477 people living in the village. There were 189 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
About 32% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people. The average age of people in the village was around 40 years old.
Education
The village of North Adams is served by the North Adams-Jerome Schools. The main school campus is located just south of the village.
Notable People
- Emma Pow Bauder (1848–1932), an evangelist and author, was from North Adams.
Images for kids
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U.S. Post Office in North Adams -
Village office and fire department -
Community Memorial Library -
Southbound along Hillsdale Street
