Silverwood, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Silverwood, Michigan
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 Silverwood, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Silverwood, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| Counties | Lapeer, Tuscola |
| Townships | Rich, Dayton |
| platted | July 19, 1899 |
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| • Type | none |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
48760
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| GNIS feature ID | 637970 |
Silverwood is a small place in Michigan. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not a city or town with its own government. Silverwood is located right on the edge of two counties: Lapeer County and Tuscola County. It's also split between two townships: Rich Township and Dayton Township. You can find it at these coordinates: 43°19′24″N 83°14′53″W / 43.32333°N 83.24806°W.
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The Story of Silverwood
Early Days and the Railroad
Silverwood started to grow in 1882. This was when the Port Huron and Northwestern Railway built a train track through the area. This railway used a "narrow gauge" track. This means the rails were closer together than most train tracks.
A Post Office and Changing Names
After the railway arrived, people living in the area wanted a post office. Someone thought it would be good to have a simple name. So, on April 13, 1882, a post office called "Easy" opened. James R. Chapin was the first postmaster.
The name of the post office changed a few times. On March 27, 1890, it became "Rollo." Then, on May 2, 1892, it changed again to "Silverwood." This name was chosen because of the many white pine trees growing nearby.
Silverwood Becomes a Village
On July 19, 1899, a plan was officially made for the "Village of Silverwood." This plan divided the land into smaller pieces for homes and businesses. Later, the Pere Marquette Railroad bought the Port Huron and Northwestern Railway. They changed the tracks to "standard gauge." This means the new tracks were wider, matching most other train lines.
