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'''Scotts''' is an [[Unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] in [[Kalamazoo County, Michigan|Kalamazoo County]], [[Michigan]], United States.
'''Scotts''' is an [[Unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] and [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Kalamazoo County, Michigan|Kalamazoo County]] in the U.S. state of [[Michigan]]. The community is located on the boundary between [[Climax Township, Michigan|Climax Township]] and [[Pavilion Township, Michigan|Pavilion Township]].

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|2020= 187
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
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===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census]],<ref name ="censusgov2020">{{cite web|title=Zip Atlas website|url=https://zipatlas.com/us/mi/scotts.htm|publisher=[[Zip Atlas]]|access-date=May 9, 2024}}</ref> the area had a population of 187 people. The racial makeup was 47.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 33.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]], 0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 19.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 0% of the population.


== History ==
== History ==
Land at Scotts was first deeded to Dan Wheeler in 1835. Samuel Scott settled here in 1847 and the community became known as Scotts Crossing, later shortened to Scotts. A post office named Scotts opened on February 19, 1872, with Servetus Bathrick as its first postmaster. The community was [[plat]]ted by Bathrick in 1874.<ref name="Romig">{{cite book | last = Romig | first = Walter | year = 1986 | title = Michigan Place Names | origyear= 1973 | publisher = Wayne State University Press | location = Detroit, Michigan | isbn = 0-8143-1838-X}}</ref>
Land at Scotts was first deeded to Dan Wheeler in 1835. Samuel Scott settled here in 1847 and the community became known as Scotts Crossing, later shortened to Scotts. A post office named Scotts opened on February 19, 1872, with Servetus Bathrick as its first postmaster. The community was [[plat]]ted by Bathrick in 1874.<ref name="Romig">{{cite book | last = Romig | first = Walter | year = 1986 | title = Michigan Place Names | origyear= 1973 | publisher = Wayne State University Press | location = Detroit, Michigan | isbn = 0-8143-1838-X}}</ref>

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On May 2, 2015, a 4.2 [[Richter magnitude scale|magnitude]] earthquake struck [[West Michigan]], with the epicenter less than one mile NW of Scotts. The quake was felt from Wisconsin to southern Ontario, and revealed a previously unknown [[fault line]] stretching from [[Kalamazoo]] to [[Coldwater, Michigan|Coldwater]].


==Present==
==Present==
Scotts is situated on the boundary between [[Climax Township, Michigan|Climax]] and [[Pavilion Township, Michigan|Pavilion]] townships along the [[Grand Trunk Western Railroad]] line at {{coord|42|11|45|N|85|24|47|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=NAME}},<ref name="gnis" /> approximately {{convert|11|mi|km}} southeast of [[Kalamazoo, Michigan|Kalamazoo]]. Scotts has a [[post office]] with [[ZIP code]] 49088, which serves large portions of Climax, Pavilion, and northwest [[Wakeshma Township, Michigan|Wakeshma Township]], and westward to Indian Lake and Long Lake in the city of [[Portage, Michigan|Portage]].<ref>{{cite web|title=ZIP Code: 49088|url=https://www.zipdatamaps.com/49088||accessdate=13 November 2018}}</ref>
Scotts is situated on the boundary between [[Climax Township, Michigan|Climax]] and [[Pavilion Township, Michigan|Pavilion]] townships along the [[Grand Trunk Western Railroad]] line at {{coord|42|11|45|N|85|24|47|W|region:US-MI_type:city_scale:30000_source:GNIS|name=NAME}},<ref name="gnis" /> approximately {{convert|11|mi|km}} southeast of [[Kalamazoo, Michigan|Kalamazoo]]. Scotts has a [[post office]] with [[ZIP code]] 49088, which serves large portions of Climax, Pavilion, and northwest [[Wakeshma Township, Michigan|Wakeshma Township]], and westward to Indian Lake and Long Lake in the city of [[Portage, Michigan|Portage]].<ref>{{cite web|title=ZIP Code: 49088|url=https://www.zipdatamaps.com/49088|accessdate=13 November 2018}}</ref>


The center of Scotts has several businesses, including a cafe, ice cream shop, general store, and salon, as well as a township fire station. The community was home to its own K-12 school district called Scotts School until 1946, when it consolidated with the nearby school district in [[Climax, Michigan|Climax]] to form Climax-Scotts Community Schools. Facilities are split between the two communities. Climax-Scotts Elementary School (K-5) is located in Scotts on the former site of Scotts High School. Climax-Scotts Jr./Sr. High School (7-12), administrative offices, bussing, and athletic facilities are located 7 miles NE in Climax. In 2006, the original school bell for Scotts School was recovered and restored, and is now on display outside the Scotts Community Center.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rolfe|first1=Bruce|title=OLD SCOTTS SCHOOL BELL RETURNS HOME|url=http://www.prideofscotts.org/Bell%20Story.htm|publisher=Climax Crescent|accessdate=3 August 2015}}</ref>
The center of Scotts has several businesses, including a cafe, ice cream shop, general store, and salon, as well as a township fire station. The community was home to its own K-12 school district called Scotts School until 1946, when it consolidated with the nearby school district in [[Climax, Michigan|Climax]] to form Climax-Scotts Community Schools. Facilities are split between the two communities. Climax-Scotts Elementary School (K-5) is located in Scotts on the former site of Scotts High School. Climax-Scotts Jr./Sr. High School (7-12), administrative offices, bussing, and athletic facilities are located 7 miles NE in Climax. In 2006, the original school bell for Scotts School was recovered and restored, and is now on display outside the Scotts Community Center.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rolfe|first1=Bruce|title=OLD SCOTTS SCHOOL BELL RETURNS HOME|url=http://www.prideofscotts.org/Bell%20Story.htm|publisher=Climax Crescent|accessdate=3 August 2015}}</ref>

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On May 2, 2015, a 4.2 [[Richter magnitude scale|magnitude]] earthquake struck [[West Michigan]], with the epicenter less than one mile NW of Scotts. The quake was felt from Wisconsin to southern Ontario, and revealed a previously unknown [[fault line]] stretching from [[Kalamazoo]] to [[Coldwater, Michigan|Coldwater]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Earthquake reveals fault line in Kalamazoo County|url=http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2015/05/06/michigan-earthquake-reveals-fault-line-kalamazoo-county/70914246/|accessdate=3 August 2015|agency=Associated Press|publisher=Detroit Free Press|date=6 May 2015}}</ref>


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[[Category:Census-designated places in Michigan]]
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[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Kalamazoo County, Michigan]]
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Latest revision as of 16:21, 25 June 2024

Scotts, Michigan
Census-designated place (CDP) & unincorporated community
Location within Kalamazoo County
Location within Kalamazoo County
Scotts is located in Michigan
Scotts
Scotts
Location within the state of Michigan
Scotts is located in the United States
Scotts
Scotts
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°11′45″N 85°24′47″W / 42.19583°N 85.41306°W / 42.19583; -85.41306[1]
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyKalamazoo
TownshipsClimax,
Pavilion
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2)
 • Land0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
915 ft (279 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
187
 • Density772.73/sq mi (297.90/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49088
Area code269
GNIS feature ID637482[1]

Scotts is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is located on the boundary between Climax Township and Pavilion Township.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020187—
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

2020 census

[edit]

As of the 2020 United States census,[4] the area had a population of 187 people. The racial makeup was 47.8% White, 33.0% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Native American, and 19.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0% of the population.

History

[edit]

Land at Scotts was first deeded to Dan Wheeler in 1835. Samuel Scott settled here in 1847 and the community became known as Scotts Crossing, later shortened to Scotts. A post office named Scotts opened on February 19, 1872, with Servetus Bathrick as its first postmaster. The community was platted by Bathrick in 1874.[5]

On May 2, 2015, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck West Michigan, with the epicenter less than one mile NW of Scotts. The quake was felt from Wisconsin to southern Ontario, and revealed a previously unknown fault line stretching from Kalamazoo to Coldwater.

Present

[edit]

Scotts is situated on the boundary between Climax and Pavilion townships along the Grand Trunk Western Railroad line at 42°11′45″N 85°24′47″W / 42.19583°N 85.41306°W / 42.19583; -85.41306 (NAME),[1] approximately 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Kalamazoo. Scotts has a post office with ZIP code 49088, which serves large portions of Climax, Pavilion, and northwest Wakeshma Township, and westward to Indian Lake and Long Lake in the city of Portage.[6]

The center of Scotts has several businesses, including a cafe, ice cream shop, general store, and salon, as well as a township fire station. The community was home to its own K-12 school district called Scotts School until 1946, when it consolidated with the nearby school district in Climax to form Climax-Scotts Community Schools. Facilities are split between the two communities. Climax-Scotts Elementary School (K-5) is located in Scotts on the former site of Scotts High School. Climax-Scotts Jr./Sr. High School (7-12), administrative offices, bussing, and athletic facilities are located 7 miles NE in Climax. In 2006, the original school bell for Scotts School was recovered and restored, and is now on display outside the Scotts Community Center.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scotts, Michigan
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "Zip Atlas website". Zip Atlas. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  5. ^ Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  6. ^ "ZIP Code: 49088". Retrieved November 13, 2018.
  7. ^ Rolfe, Bruce. "OLD SCOTTS SCHOOL BELL RETURNS HOME". Climax Crescent. Retrieved August 3, 2015.


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