Swartz Creek, Michigan
| City of Swartz Creek | |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Motto: Where Town and Country Shake Hands | |
 Location of Swartz Creek within Genesee County, Michigan. | |
| Coordinates: 42°57′43″N 83°49′35″W / 42.96194°N 83.82639°WCoordinates: 42°57′43″N 83°49′35″W / 42.96194°N 83.82639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee |
| Settled | 1836 |
| Platted | 1877 |
| Incorporated | 1959 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor | David Krueger |
| • Mayor Pro-tem | Richard Abrams |
| • City Manager | Adam Zettel |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 4.04 sq mi (10.46 km2) |
| • Land | 4.04 sq mi (10.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (235 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,758 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 5,673 |
| • Density | 1,425.2/sq mi (550.3/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 48473, 48554 |
| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-77700[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1614476[5] |
| Website | cityofswartzcreek.org |
Swartz Creek is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,758 at the 2010 census. The city is a suburb of Flint and has incorporated land formerly within Flint Charter Township, Gaines Township, and Clayton Township, but is administratively autonomous from all three.
History
Miller's Settlement
The Indians travel the trail to reach the maple trees on what would later be the Crapo Farm and to fish, fruit gathering and hunting while the trail terminated in the Lansing area.[6]
In 1848, Miller Road was designed as a state road.[6] The first Masonic Temple in the community was built in 1906 on Miller Road.[6] On Wednesday April 7, 1954 at about 7:40 PM, a small tornado hit the community, destroying the fire hall and injuring two.[7]
Otterburn
Otterburn was in Flint Township, had about 150 residents and had its own train depot that opened in 1882.[8] The location was known as Otterburn as otters were generally seen on the Swartz Creek, a burn. On August 27, 1887, Charles F. Shumway assumed the position of postmaster for the post office upon its opening. The post office closed on October 31, 1913.[8] A GM plant opened in this area was also referred to as Otterburn.[9]
City of Swartz Creek
In May 2013, a Meijer store opened on Morrish Road north of I-69.[10]
In December 2013, the city council voted 4 to 3 to adopt a public safety special assessment district consisting of the whole city with a millage levy of 4.9 mills. While a referendum ballot could take the assessment to the ballot, some residents threatened a recall.[10] Also in December, City Manager Paul Bueche planned for a medical and disability leave from his job with the recommendation that an interim and permanent replacement be hired, city Zoning Administrator and DDA Director Adam Zettel. The city council accepted Bueche's recommendation and hired Zettel effective January 1, 2014.[11] Bueche died on May 15, 2014.[12]
Government
| At-Large/Precinct office |
Councillor |
|---|---|
| At-Large Mayor |
David Krueger |
| At-Large,[13] Mayor Pro-tem[14] | Richard Abrams |
| At-Large | John Gilbert |
| 1 | Dennis Pinkston |
| 2 | Rae Lynn Hicks |
| 3 2nd Acting Mayor Pro-tem |
Curtis Porath |
| 4 Acting Mayor Pro-tem |
Michael R. Shumaker[15] |
Genesee County Drain Commission provides water to the city.[16]
| District | Number | Officeholder |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative | 5 | Dan Kildee |
| State Senate | 27 | Jim Ananich |
| State Representative | 49 | Phil Phelps |
| County Commissioner | 8 | Ted Henry |
| District Court | 4th Division - Fenton | Mark McCabe, Chief Judge |
| Community College | C.S. Mott | Multiple; see article |
| Polling Location | SC United Methodist Church | all precincts |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.04 square miles (10.46 km2), all land.[1]
The west branch of the Swartz Creek flows from west to east through the city, generally along the southern border, toward the Flint River, leaving the southeast corner of Clayton Township separated from the rest of the township. Just south and parallel to the creek is the Canadian National Railway line, formerly the Grand Trunk line, which runs between Flint and Durand.
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Clayton Township | Clayton Township | Flint Township | |
| Gaines Township Clayton Township |
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Flint Township | ||
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| Gaines Township | Gaines Township | Gaines Township Clayton Township Flint Township |
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 132 | — | |
| 1960 | 3,006 | — | |
| 1970 | 4,928 | 63.9% | |
| 1980 | 5,013 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,851 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 5,102 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,758 | 12.9% | |
| Est. 2014 | 5,589 | [17] | −2.9% |
| Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960-2000, 2010. | |||
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 5,758 people, 2,554 households, and 1,632 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,425.2 inhabitants per square mile (550.3/km2). There were 2,749 housing units at an average density of 680.4 per square mile (262.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.6% White, 5.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 2,554 households of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.80.
The median age in the city was 41 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.8% male and 55.2% female.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Swartz Creek has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[18]
Notable people
- Paul Spaniola I (2003-2013) is the only six times International Association of Pipe Smoking Clubs World Pipe Smoking Contest champion, a friend of Charles Stewart Mott, founding owner of the iconic Paul's Pipe Shop in Downtown Flint[19][20]
See also
References
- 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 3 Angus, Laura (September 2, 2008). "Miller Road in Genesee County originally American Indian path". Flint Journal (Mlive Media Group). Retrieved June 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Small Tornado Strikes Swartz Creek Near Flint". Ludington Daily News. AP. April 8, 1954. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
- 1 2 Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. p. 423. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
- ↑ Angus, Laura (January 9, 2009). "Closing or bankruptcy for GM would devastate retirees, tax base in Swartz Creek". Swartz Creek News (Flint, Michigan: Booth Newspapers). Retrieved 2009-03-20.
The plant, also known as Otterburn, opened in 1957.
- 1 2 Rocha, Lania. (December 26, 2013). Take 5. The Swartz Creek View. Accessed on December 27, 2013.
- ↑ Aldridge, Chris (December 4, 2013). "Swartz Creek Zoning Administrator Adam Zettel taking reins as city manager". Flint Journal (Mlive Media Group). Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ↑ Dresden, Eric (May 16, 2014). "Swartz Creek remembers former city manager, police chief: 'This community and the world lost a really good person'". The Flint Journal (Mlive Media Group). Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ↑ Parlove, Angelo (November 8, 2012). "Swartz Creek council seats picked by voters". Swartz Creek View. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- ↑ Parlove, Angelo (November 15, 2012). "City Council elects Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem". Swartz Creek View. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
- ↑ "Pinkston wins city race". Swartz Creek View (Davison, Michigan: View Newspaper Group). November 6, 2014. p. 1. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
- ↑ Adams, Dominic (June 27, 2014). "Flint monthly water and sewer bills highest in Genesee County by $35". The Flint Journal (Mlive Media Group). Retrieved April 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Swartz Creek, Michigan
- ↑ "Paul Spaniola, owner of Paul's Pipe Shop, puffs his way to second place in pipe smoking contest". The Flint Journal (Mlive Media Group). October 27, 2008. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ↑ Atkinson, Scott (August 27, 2013). "Paul Spaniola remembered as family man, Flint icon, and always ready with a joke". The Flint Journal (Mlive Media Group). Retrieved July 17, 2015.
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Swartz Creek. |
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