Standish, Michigan facts for kids
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Standish, Michigan
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The historic Michigan Central Railroad Depot in Standish, Michigan.
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Location within Arenac County
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 Standish, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Arenac |
| Incorporated | 1893 (village) 1903 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2) |
| • Land | 2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,458 |
| • Density | 669.42/sq mi (258.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48658
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-76120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 638715 |
Standish is a city in Michigan, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Arenac County. In 2020, about 1,458 people lived there.
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History of Standish
Standish was first planned out in 1871 by John D. Standish. He owned all the land in the area. The town was first called "Granton." John Standish owned the town's first business, which was a sawmill. Later, he had the town's name changed back to Standish.
The Jackson and Lansing Railroad reached the community in 1871. This helped the town grow. The first hotel, called The Standish House, was built in 1871. It later burned down in 1902. In 1888, local farmers helped build the railroad depot. They brought their own materials to help with the construction.
In 1893, Standish became a village. James Austin was its first president. It became a city in 1903, and Mr. H. Randall was its first mayor. The first car dealership opened in 1907, selling Buick cars. By 1912, homes and businesses in Standish got their first electric lights. By 1926, the city had electricity all day and night.
In 1918, the first gravel road was built between Pinconning and Standish. Before that, it was just a dirt road. By 1938, the population of Standish was 913 people. The city took over Woodmere Cemetery in 1940. In 1970, Standish became a "home-rule city," which means it could make more of its own local laws.
Geography and Climate
Standish is a city that covers about 2.15 square miles (5.6 square kilometers) of land. It is located about 5.2 miles (8.4 kilometers) from the Saginaw Bay.
Weather in Standish
The weather in Standish changes a lot throughout the year. Summers are usually warm, and winters are cold.
| Climate data for Standish, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 59 (15) |
63 (17) |
85 (29) |
89 (32) |
96 (36) |
100 (38) |
100 (38) |
100 (38) |
99 (37) |
91 (33) |
79 (26) |
67 (19) |
100 (38) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 28.2 (−2.1) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
40.2 (4.6) |
53.2 (11.8) |
65.9 (18.8) |
75.8 (24.3) |
80.1 (26.7) |
78.3 (25.7) |
71.5 (21.9) |
58.5 (14.7) |
44.8 (7.1) |
33.6 (0.9) |
55.0 (12.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 21.1 (−6.1) |
22.2 (−5.4) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
43.1 (6.2) |
55.1 (12.8) |
65.0 (18.3) |
69.2 (20.7) |
67.5 (19.7) |
60.2 (15.7) |
48.8 (9.3) |
37.6 (3.1) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
45.8 (7.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14.0 (−10.0) |
14.1 (−9.9) |
22.9 (−5.1) |
33.1 (0.6) |
44.2 (6.8) |
54.2 (12.3) |
58.3 (14.6) |
56.7 (13.7) |
49.0 (9.4) |
39.2 (4.0) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
22.1 (−5.5) |
36.5 (2.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −27 (−33) |
−28 (−33) |
−21 (−29) |
5 (−15) |
19 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
36 (2) |
31 (−1) |
23 (−5) |
12 (−11) |
−11 (−24) |
−22 (−30) |
−28 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.61 (41) |
1.43 (36) |
1.50 (38) |
3.31 (84) |
3.52 (89) |
3.55 (90) |
2.92 (74) |
3.53 (90) |
2.63 (67) |
2.68 (68) |
2.41 (61) |
1.58 (40) |
30.67 (779) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 11.2 | 8.1 | 8.9 | 11.6 | 10.9 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 10.3 | 9.1 | 10.9 | 10.3 | 11.3 | 122.6 |
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People of Standish
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 246 | — | |
| 1890 | 611 | 148.4% | |
| 1900 | 829 | 35.7% | |
| 1910 | 828 | −0.1% | |
| 1920 | 795 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 803 | 1.0% | |
| 1940 | 981 | 22.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,186 | 20.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,214 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,184 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,264 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,377 | 8.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,581 | 14.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,509 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,458 | −3.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Standish Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,509 people living in Standish. These people lived in 619 households. About 30% of these households had children under 18. Around 37% were married couples.
The average age of people in Standish was 40 years old. About 24% of residents were under 18. Around 18% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
Economy and Jobs
Standish Correctional Facility
Standish used to have a state correctional facility. This facility operated from 1990 to 2009.
Transportation and Roads
Main Highways
Several important highways pass through or near Standish:
I-75
US 23
M-13
M-61
Bus Services
Indian Trails provides bus service for people traveling between St. Ignace and Bay City, Michigan.
Education in Standish
The city of Standish is part of the Standish-Sterling Community Schools District.
- There is one elementary school called Standish-Sterling Elementary. It is located in Sterling.
- Standish-Sterling Middle School is in the building that used to be the high school.
- A new high school, Standish-Sterling Central High School, opened in 2001.
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