Mendon, Michigan facts for kids
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Mendon, Michigan
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St. Edward Catholic Church
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Location of Mendon, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 870 |
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851 |
| • Density | 870.14/sq mi (335.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-52980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1624728 |
Mendon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 870 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Mendon Township.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2), of which 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
History
The original county of St. Joseph was divided into townships. Mendon township was settled in 1831. The village of Mendon was platted in 1845.
On April 11, 1905, a construction grant was received to fund the building of the Mendon Township Library. It is one of the many Carnegie Libraries still in operation to this day.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 409 | — | |
| 1870 | 660 | 61.4% | |
| 1880 | 854 | 29.4% | |
| 1890 | 808 | −5.4% | |
| 1900 | 777 | −3.8% | |
| 1910 | 768 | −1.2% | |
| 1920 | 625 | −18.6% | |
| 1930 | 692 | 10.7% | |
| 1940 | 667 | −3.6% | |
| 1950 | 844 | 26.5% | |
| 1960 | 867 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 949 | 9.5% | |
| 1980 | 951 | 0.2% | |
| 1990 | 920 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 917 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 870 | −5.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 851 | −2.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 870 people, 319 households, and 241 families residing in the village. The population density was 861.4 inhabitants per square mile (332.6/km2). There were 349 housing units at an average density of 345.5 per square mile (133.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 319 households, of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.5% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.08.
The median age in the village was 37.1 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
Culture
Each year, the village celebrates the Mendon Riverfest at Reed River Park on the banks of the St. Joseph River. This festival began in 1987 at the Wakeman House, but relocated around 1989 when the size of the festival became too large for the venue. The Mendon Riverfest takes place every third weekend in August from Thursday through Saturday. Some of the signature activities include the Lip Sync Contest, the Canoe Swamp, Casino Night and the Toy Boat Race. The culmination of the festival happens Saturday night with a fireworks display over the banks of the St. Joseph River.
Mendon also happens to be the home of two landmarks that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Marantette House was added to the list in 1973, followed by the Marantette Bridge in 2001.
Education
Mendon Junior/Senior High School is one of the top academic schools in southwestern Michigan. Mendon Junior/Senior High School scored better in writing on the spring 2009 Michigan Merit Exam than any other school in the region. They finished second in reading and third in English language arts.
Mendon Junior/Senior High School has had an outstanding football program. In 1999 it won its sixth state championship in Division 8. Since then, it has won seven more state championships. In 2011 it defeated Fowler High School (Michigan) with a score of 33-0 in the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Division 8 Championship game.
Notable people
- Nathan Bombrys, professional rugby managing director; grew up in Mendon.
- Phyliss Cupp, member of the 1972-73 US Women's basketball team that won a silver medal in the World University games in Moscow in 1973. She also made the final selection for the 1975 Pan-American and Olympic teams. Member of the US Women's Volleyball Training Squad in 1973. She was named outstanding college athlete in 1975. She won coach of the year honors volleyball district 23 NAIA in 1981-82 and in basketball for the 1986-87 season. Born in Mendon and a lifetime resident.
- Pete Estes, fifteenth president of General Motors; born in Mendon.
- David Small, author and illustrator; resides in Mendon.
- Sarah Stewart (author), author; resides in Mendon.
- George L. Yaple, congressman and candidate for governor; lived in and is buried in Mendon.
See also
In Spanish: Mendon (Míchigan) para niños
