Deford is an unincorporated community in Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan, located along Bruce/Deckerville Road[1] west of the intersection with Kingston Road (Section 32, North East quarter[1]), north of Kingston and south of Cass City[4] in the southeast corner of Novesta Township.[3] The Deford Post Office with ZIP code 48729 serves the southern portion of the township as well as the northern portion of Kingston Township and areas in the northeast corner of Wells Township.[5]
Deford, Michigan | |
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  Deford, Michigan Location within the state of Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 43°30′48″N 83°11′33″W / 43.51333°N 83.19250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Township | Novesta Township |
| Settled | 1884 |
| Platted | 1885[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | None |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 48729 |
| Area code | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-21360[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 624510[3] |
History
editWhen the Grand Trunk Western Railroad was built through Deford in 1883, the station was named Bruce after local land owner Elmer Bruce. The community was founded in 1884 by Arthur Newton and named for his friend, Mr. Deford. A post office was also established in 1884.[6] A plat for Deford was filed on July 10, 1885.[1]
Climate
editDeford's climate is much like that of Flint, approximately 30 or 40 miles to the southwest. During the winter, Deford faces heavy precipitation due to its location on the snow belt that comes through Michigan. The community is also located in a tornado prone region of the thumb area. The average amount of precipitation that falls over the community is 30.6 inches.[7]
Government
editDeford has no government of its own and is governed by Novesta Township.[4]
| District | Number | Officeholder |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative | 10 [8] | Lisa McClain |
| State Senate | 31 [9] | Kevin Daley |
| State Representative | 84 [10] | Phil Green |
| County Commissioner | 3 | Thomas Bardwell |
| School District | Cass City | Multiple; see article |
Education
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Public education is provided by Cass City Public Schools.[11] The Deford Christian Academy is a private school that had a 2007-08 year enrollment of 23.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "DEFORD, VILLAGE OF". Statewide Results for Subdivision Plats. State of Michigan Bureau of Construction Code. July 10, 1885. Retrieved July 7, 2009. In the plated subdivision, Deckerville Road is called Bruce Road.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deford, Michigan
- ^ a b J. Shively (September 2007). "Tuscola County Map" (PDF). County Map Series. State of Michigan Department of Information Technology Technology Michigan Center for Geographic Information. Retrieved July 7, 2009.
- ^ 48729 5-Digit ZCTA, 487 3-Digit ZCTA - Reference Map - American FactFinder[permanent dead link], U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 census
- ^ Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
- ^ "Deford, Michigan". Weather Underground. 2009.
- ^ "Michigan's 14 Congressional Districts 2011 Apportionment Plan" (PDF). Michigan Boundary Maps. Center for Shared Solutions and Technology Partnerships, Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. December 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
- ^ "Michigan's 38 Senate Districts 2011 Apportionment Plan" (PDF). Michigan Boundary Maps. Center for Shared Solutions and Technology Partnerships, Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. December 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
- ^ "Michigan's 110 House Districts 2011 Apportionment Plan" (PDF). Michigan Boundary Maps. Center for Shared Solutions and Technology Partnerships, Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. December 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
- ^ J. Shively (March 2008). "Tuscola County Map" (PDF). Michigan School District/County Series. State of Michigan Department of Information Technology Technology Michigan Center for Geographic Information. Retrieved July 7, 2009.
- ^ "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Deford Christian Academy". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 3, 2009.