Union Pier, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Union Pier, Michigan
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 Union Pier, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Union Pier, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Township | Chikaming, New Buffalo |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 609 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49129
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1615354 |
Union Pier is a small community in Berrien County, Michigan. It's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township. Union Pier is located right by the beautiful Lake Michigan shore. It's also near the Galien River, about five miles north of the Indiana state border. The area uses the ZIP code 49129.
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History of Union Pier
Union Pier has an interesting past, especially with people who loved art and writing.
Early Visitors and Artists
In the summer of 1914, a group of writers and artists from Chicago visited Union Pier. They stayed at a place called "Camp's Cottages" on the beach. Famous writers like Sherwood Anderson and Ben Hecht were part of this group. They enjoyed their vacations in this peaceful lakeside spot.
Lithuanian Community
After World War II ended, many people from Lithuania moved to Union Pier. They created a strong community there. Even though fewer Lithuanian-Americans live in Union Pier today, you can still find places that remind everyone of their heritage. For example, there's Milda's Corner Market and Gintaras Resort, which are important parts of the community's history.
Education for Kids
Children living in Union Pier attend schools in nearby districts.
New Buffalo Area Schools
Most students go to schools in the New Buffalo Area School District. This includes New Buffalo Elementary for younger kids (Kindergarten to 5th grade). Older students attend New Buffalo Middle School (6th to 8th grade) and New Buffalo High School (9th to 12th grade).
River Valley School District
Some students in Union Pier attend schools in the River Valley School District. Chikaming Elementary School in Sawyer teaches students from pre-kindergarten to 2nd grade. Then, students move on to Three Oaks Elementary for grades 3 to 5. Finally, they attend River Valley High School in Three Oaks, Michigan for grades 6 to 12.
