Painesdale, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Painesdale, Michigan
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Looking south along M-26
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 Painesdale, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Houghton |
| Township | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 336 |
| • Density | 850.63/sq mi (328.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49955
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 634293 |
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Painesdale, Michigan
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| NRHP reference No. | 93000623 |
| Added to NRHP | July 16, 1993 |
Painesdale is a small community in Houghton County, Michigan, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community." This means it's part of a larger area called Adams Township. Painesdale is located along a road called M-26. It even has its own post office with ZIP code 49955.
A Look Back: Painesdale's History
Painesdale was built a long time ago, between 1899 and 1917. A company called the Champion Mining Company created it. They named the community after a businessman from Boston, William A. Paine. He was involved with many mines.
The company built Painesdale right next to where they found copper. They planned the town carefully. They wanted it to be a very efficient place to live and work.
In 1993, Painesdale became a special place. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means the whole area, including its streets and the old Champion Mine, is important for history.
What Painesdale Looks Like
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Painesdale church
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Houses in Painesdale
In Painesdale, you can see rows of houses that look very similar. These were built for the workers. There are also larger, unique houses that were for the managers.
You can still find a single shaft house from the Champion Mine. It's in the lower part of the community. Other big mine buildings are also still standing around it.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 336 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, 336 people live in Painesdale.
