Thompsonville, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Thompsonville, Michigan
Village
Location within Benzie County
Thompsonville, Michigan Location in Michigan
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Benzie
Townships	Colfax and Weldon
Area
• Total	1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2)
• Land	1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	794 ft (242 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	451
• Density	452.81/sq mi (174.88/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)	49683
Area code(s)	231
FIPS code	26-79600
GNIS feature ID	1614783

Thompsonville is a small village located in Benzie County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 451 people lived here. This was a small increase from 441 people in 2010. The village is just north of the Manistee County border. It is split between two areas called Colfax and Weldon townships.

One of Michigan's biggest ski resorts, Crystal Mountain, is very close to Thompsonville, just to its west.

Geography of Thompsonville

Thompsonville covers a total area of about 1.00 square mile (2.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.

How Thompsonville Started

Thompsonville began because of railroads! In 1889, two railroad lines, the Chicago & West Michigan and the Frankfort & South Eastern, crossed paths here. The village was first called Lyndonville. It was officially planned out on July 23, 1890.

The village was later named after Sumner S. Thompson. He was the president of the Frankfort and South Eastern Railroad. Sadly, he passed away in 1889.

Over the years, these railroads changed hands. The Chicago & West Michigan railroad became part of the Pere Marquette Railway in 1900. Later, it joined the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway in 1947. The Frankfort & South Eastern railroad was bought by the Toledo, Ann Arbor & North Michigan in 1892. This company then became the Ann Arbor Railroad in 1895.

Fun Places to Visit in Thompsonville

• Crystal Mountain: This is what Thompsonville is most famous for! It's a large ski resort where people can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and other outdoor activities.
• The Diamond Crossing: This is a special spot where the two old railroads, the Ann Arbor Railroad and the C&O Railway, used to cross. People in the area call it the "Diamond Crossing." The last C&O Railway train passed through Thompsonville in 1982. Nine years later, in 1991, the Tuscola and Saginaw Bay Railway train was the very last one. When the railroad tracks were removed, the "Diamond Crossing" itself was saved. You can now see it with a Caboose (the last car on a freight train) on tracks next to the George W. Sharp Park.
• Historical Marker: In 2020, a special Michigan Historical Commission marker was placed near the "Diamond Crossing." It helps people remember the history of this important railroad spot.

People of Thompsonville

Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 441 people living in Thompsonville. These people lived in 183 households, and 112 of those were families. The village had about 441 people per square mile. There were 245 housing units (homes) in total.

Most of the people living in the village were White (94.8%). A small number were Native American (2.5%) or from other backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

About 28.4% of the households had children under 18 living there. Many households were married couples living together (37.2%). The average household had 2.41 people, and the average family had 2.99 people.

The average age of people in the village was 38.5 years old. About 23.1% of residents were under 18, and 15.6% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.9%) and females (50.1%).

Thompsonville's Climate

Thompsonville has a humid continental climate. This means it experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.

Here's a quick look at the weather:

See also

In Spanish: Thompsonville (Míchigan) para niños