Whittaker, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whittaker, Michigan
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Intersection of Talladay and Whittaker Road
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 Whittaker, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Whittaker, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Washtenaw |
| Township | Augusta |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48190
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| Area code(s) | 734 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1616401 |
Whittaker is a small, unincorporated community located in Washtenaw County, Michigan. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. Whittaker is part of Augusta Charter Township. Even though it doesn't have official borders or population numbers, Whittaker does have its own post office with the ZIP Code 48190.
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Whittaker's Location and Surroundings
Whittaker is about 676 feet (206 meters) above sea level. It is located in the southeastern part of Washtenaw County. You can find it about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southeast of the city of Ann Arbor.
Natural Features Near Whittaker
Paint Creek is a stream that flows close to Whittaker. Also, a major road called U.S. Route 23 is about four miles (6.4 km) to the west.
Schools Serving Whittaker
Students in the Whittaker area attend schools that are part of the Lincoln Consolidated School District.
The History of Whittaker
The area where Whittaker is now located was first known as Augusta Center. This changed around 1860 when a businessman named Frank Whittaker opened a general store. He had moved a few miles south from the community of Willis and set up his store near a railway line.
Early Development and Growth
Augusta Township was established much earlier, in 1836. In 1867, the township built its hall in this growing area. Soon, more buildings appeared, including a hotel, several stores, blacksmith shops, and even a creamery. The community grew and was named after Frank Whittaker.
The Arrival of the Railroad
In 1880, Whittaker got its own train station on the Wabash Railroad. This was a big deal! It made it easy to send goods like lumber directly to Detroit. This helped the community's economy grow even more.
Whittaker's Post Office History
The community of Whittaker received its first post office on January 9, 1882. William Bishop was the first postmaster. The post office has been open ever since. Today, the post office is located at 11014 Whittaker Road. It uses the 48190 ZIP Code, mainly for post office box services. Other nearby areas use different ZIP Codes, like Milan (48160) to the west, Ypsilanti (48197) to the north, and Willis (48191) to the east and south.
Current Railway Operations
The single railway line still runs through Whittaker. It is now operated by the Norfolk Southern Railway. However, there is no longer a train station in the area for people to use.
Images for kids
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U.S. Post Office in Whittaker -
Whittaker General Store (closed)
