Scofield, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scofield, Michigan
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Looking west along Scofield Road
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 Scofield, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Scofield, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Exeter |
| Settled | 1872 |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48159 (Maybee)
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| Area code(s) | 734 |
| GNIS feature ID | 637454 |
Scofield (pronounced SKOH-field) is a small, unincorporated community in Monroe County, Michigan. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official town government or exact borders. Scofield is part of Exeter Township.
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Exploring Scofield's Location
Scofield is found in the southern part of Exeter Township. It's in a rural area of Monroe County. The community is centered where Scofield Road and Sumpter Road meet. This spot is about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of the city of Monroe. Scofield sits about 630 feet (192 meters) above sea level.
Waterways and Services
Two small waterways, the Helser Drain and Ross Drain, flow through Scofield. These drains help carry water into Stony Creek. The main part of Stony Creek is about one mile (1.6 km) north of the community's center.
Students in Scofield attend schools within the Monroe Public Schools district. Scofield does not have its own post office. Residents use the 48159 ZIP Code from Maybee. Some areas just northeast of Scofield might use the 48117 ZIP Code from Carleton.
Nearby Communities
Other small towns and communities are close to Scofield. These include the villages of Maybee to the southwest and Carleton to the northeast. The unincorporated community of Steiner is located to the southeast.
A Look Back: Scofield's History
Scofield began to be settled around 1872. This was when a railway line was built through the area. The Chicago and Canada Southern Railway built this line, and Scofield had a station along its route.
Railroad and Post Office
The railway line still runs just southeast of the community's center today. It is now operated by the Canadian National Railway. However, there is no longer a train station in Scofield.
A post office first opened in Scofield on January 20, 1874. It served the community for many years before closing on September 15, 1935.
The McGowan School and Township Halls
The historic McGowan School building is located in Scofield. This school started operating in the 1860s. The building you see today was built around 1888. It was a one-room schoolhouse. It stayed open until 1996 when the area's schools joined to form Airport Community Schools.
After closing, the McGowan School was restored. It was moved to Scofield in 2003. Now, it is used as a rental hall and is in a park behind the current township hall. The current township hall is at 6158 Scofield Road.
The original Exeter Township Hall was built in 1890. It is located at 10296 Sumpter Road in Scofield. This building is no longer used as a township hall. It was recognized as a Michigan State Historic Site on September 3, 1998.
Scofield remains a small community with a few businesses. Road signs along Scofield Road and Sumpter Road call it the "village of Scofield." However, it is not an officially incorporated village and does not have its own local government.
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Township hall and McGowan School -
Former township hall in Scofield -
Summit Street toward Main Street -
Road signage along Scofield Road
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