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| name = Clare, Michigan | | name = Clare, Michigan | ||
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| | | nicknames = "The Crossroads of Michigan", "Gateway to the North", "City of Festivals" | ||
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'''Clare''' is a | '''Clare''' is a city in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. Located near the center of Michigan's [[Lower Peninsula of Michigan|Lower Peninsula]], the city is located mostly in [[Clare County, Michigan|Clare County]], while a small portion extends south into [[Isabella County, Michigan|Isabella County]]. The city had a population of 3,254 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Search Results |url=https://www.census.gov/search-results.html |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=The United States Census Bureau |language=EN-US}}</ref> | ||
Clare was settled as early as 1870 and contains two listings on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]: the [[Clare Downtown Historic District]] and the [[Clare Congregational Church]]. The city is located along the junction of [[U.S. Route 10 in Michigan|U.S. Route 10]] and [[U.S. Route 127 in Michigan|U.S. Route 127]], and each highway has a business route ([[Business routes of U.S. Route 10 in Michigan#Clare|Bus. 10]] and [[Business routes of U.S. Route 127 in Michigan#Clare|Bus. US 127]]) through the downtown area. [[M-115 (Michigan highway)|M-115]] also runs through the city. The convergence of these highways as well as the historic junction of the [[Ann Arbor Railroad (1895–1976)|Ann Arbor]] and [[Pere Marquette Railway|Pere Marquette]] railroads has led to the city being nicknamed the "Crossroads of Michigan".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hotel History – Doherty Hotel |url=https://dohertyhotel.net/hotel-history/ |access-date=2024-09-15 |language=en-US}}</ref> The city is also nicknamed the "Gateway to the North" and the "City of Festivals".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clare, Michigan |url=https://www.mymichigan.org/about/OurCommunities/clare-michigan/ |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=MyMichigan Health}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Clare |url=https://www.clarecounty.com/discover-clare-county/the-area/clare/ |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Clare County Convention & Visitors Bureau |language=en}}</ref> | Clare was settled as early as 1870 and contains two listings on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]: the [[Clare Downtown Historic District]] and the [[Clare Congregational Church]]. The city is located along the junction of [[U.S. Route 10 in Michigan|U.S. Route 10]] and [[U.S. Route 127 in Michigan|U.S. Route 127]], and each highway has a business route ([[Business routes of U.S. Route 10 in Michigan#Clare|Bus. 10]] and [[Business routes of U.S. Route 127 in Michigan#Clare|Bus. US 127]]) through the downtown area. [[M-115 (Michigan highway)|M-115]] also runs through the city. The convergence of these highways as well as the historic junction of the [[Ann Arbor Railroad (1895–1976)|Ann Arbor]] and [[Pere Marquette Railway|Pere Marquette]] railroads has led to the city being nicknamed the "Crossroads of Michigan".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hotel History – Doherty Hotel |url=https://dohertyhotel.net/hotel-history/ |access-date=2024-09-15 |language=en-US}}</ref> The city is also nicknamed the "Gateway to the North" and the "City of Festivals".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Clare, Michigan |url=https://www.mymichigan.org/about/OurCommunities/clare-michigan/ |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=MyMichigan Health}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Clare |url=https://www.clarecounty.com/discover-clare-county/the-area/clare/ |access-date=2025-01-11 |website=Clare County Convention & Visitors Bureau |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
This [[climate|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, Clare has a [[humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=30457&cityname=Clare%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&units=|title=Clare, Michigan Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|work=Weatherbase}}</ref> | This [[climate|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, Clare has a [[humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=30457&cityname=Clare%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&units=|title=Clare, Michigan Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|work=Weatherbase}}</ref> | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> | |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[File:Clare, MI post office.jpg|thumb|Post Office]] | |||
[[File:Cops & Doughnuts (Clare, Michigan).jpg|thumb|[[Cops & Doughnuts]]]] | |||
===2010 census=== | ===2010 census=== | ||
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The median income for a household in the city was $27,299, and the median income for a family was $36,194. Males had a median income of $28,365 versus $19,861 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,006. About 10.6% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over. | The median income for a household in the city was $27,299, and the median income for a family was $36,194. Males had a median income of $28,365 versus $19,861 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,006. About 10.6% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over. | ||
==Parks and recreation== | |||
Trails include: | |||
*[[Pere Marquette Rail-Trail]] is a [[rail trail]] that has its western terminus in Clare. | |||
*[[Pere Marquette State Trail]] is a bicycle and multi-use trail that runs through the city. | |||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
The city of Clare is served entirely by its own school district, [[Clare Public Schools]], which is centrally located within the city and serves the southeastern portion of the Clare County and the northeastern portion of Isabella County.<ref>{{cite web|last=Michigan Geographic Framework|url=http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mgdl/pdfmaps/CountySchools/SD_BYCO_esize_CLARE%20COUNTY.pdf|title=Clare County School Districts|date=15 November 2013|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Michigan Geographic Framework|url=http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mgdl/pdfmaps/CountySchools/SD_BYCO_esize_ISABELLA%20COUNTY.pdf|title=Isabella County School Districts|date=15 November 2013|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> | The city of Clare is served entirely by its own school district, [[Clare Public Schools]], which is centrally located within the city and serves the southeastern portion of the Clare County and the northeastern portion of Isabella County.<ref>{{cite web|last=Michigan Geographic Framework|url=http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mgdl/pdfmaps/CountySchools/SD_BYCO_esize_CLARE%20COUNTY.pdf|title=Clare County School Districts|date=15 November 2013|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Michigan Geographic Framework|url=http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mgdl/pdfmaps/CountySchools/SD_BYCO_esize_ISABELLA%20COUNTY.pdf|title=Isabella County School Districts|date=15 November 2013|accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Infrastructure== | ||
===Transportation=== | |||
*[[ | ====Major highways==== | ||
*[[ | *[[U.S. Route 10 in Michigan]] | ||
*[[ | *[[U.S. Route 127 in Michigan]] | ||
*[[ | *[[U.S. Route 10 Business (Clare, Michigan)|U.S. Route 10 Business Route]] | ||
*[[M-115 (Michigan highway)|M-115]] | |||
====Airport==== | |||
* [[Clare Municipal Airport]] | |||
====Bus==== | |||
*[[Indian Trails]] has a station in Clare that provides daily intercity bus service between [[St. Ignace, Michigan|St. Ignace]] and [[East Lansing, Michigan|East Lansing]].<ref>{{cite web|last=[[Indian Trails]]|url=https://www.indiantrails.com/sites/default/files/media/Documents/1488%209-1.pdf|title=Jackson–East Lansing–Lansing–Clare–Gaylord–St. Ignace|date=2 September 2022|accessdate=September 11, 2022}}</ref> | |||
==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
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*[[Wayne Terwilliger]], World War II veteran and Major League Baseball player, born in Clare | *[[Wayne Terwilliger]], World War II veteran and Major League Baseball player, born in Clare | ||
*[[Cody Vance]], Professional wrestler currently wrestling under the name of Cody Preston for AEW, who graduated from Clare High School in 2010. | *[[Cody Vance]], Professional wrestler currently wrestling under the name of Cody Preston for AEW, who graduated from Clare High School in 2010. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://cityofclare.org/ City of Clare official website] | *[https://cityofclare.org/ City of Clare official website] | ||
*[http://www.claremichigan.com/ Clare Chamber of Commerce website] | *[http://www.claremichigan.com/ Clare Chamber of Commerce website] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:16, 22 October 2025
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Clare was settled as early as 1870 and contains two listings on the National Register of Historic Places: the Clare Downtown Historic District and the Clare Congregational Church. The city is located along the junction of U.S. Route 10 and U.S. Route 127, and each highway has a business route (Bus. 10 and Bus. US 127) through the downtown area. M-115 also runs through the city. The convergence of these highways as well as the historic junction of the Ann Arbor and Pere Marquette railroads has led to the city being nicknamed the "Crossroads of Michigan".[2] The city is also nicknamed the "Gateway to the North" and the "City of Festivals".[3][4]
History
Clare was founded with the coming of the Pere Marquette Railroad in 1870. It was named after the county, which was named after County Clare in Ireland. The Clare post office opened on January 20, 1871. It incorporated as a village in 1879 and as a city in 1891.[5]
Cops & Doughnuts is a bakery that opened in 2009 in the former Clare City Bakery that dates back to 1896.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (2.87%) is water.[6]
The south branch of the Tobacco River flows through the city and also contains Lake Shamrock.[7]
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, Clare has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[8]
Demographics
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2010 census
As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 3,118 people, 1,354 households, and 764 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 1,534 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 85.0% White, 4.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 6.1% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.
There were 1,354 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.0% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.88.
The median age in the city was 36.1 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,173 people, 1,380 households, and 783 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 1,487 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 89.35% White, 8.25% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.58% of the population.
There were 1,380 households out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 78.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,299, and the median income for a family was $36,194. Males had a median income of $28,365 versus $19,861 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,006. About 10.6% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.
Parks and recreation
Trails include:
- Pere Marquette Rail-Trail is a rail trail that has its western terminus in Clare.
- Pere Marquette State Trail is a bicycle and multi-use trail that runs through the city.
Education
The city of Clare is served entirely by its own school district, Clare Public Schools, which is centrally located within the city and serves the southeastern portion of the Clare County and the northeastern portion of Isabella County.[10][11]
Infrastructure
Transportation
Major highways
Airport
Bus
- Indian Trails has a station in Clare that provides daily intercity bus service between St. Ignace and East Lansing.[12]
Notable people
- Fred C. Reger, Wisconsin state politician, born in Clare
- Debbie Stabenow, politician who served in the U.S. Senate from 2001 to 2025, grew up in Clare
- Wayne Terwilliger, World War II veteran and Major League Baseball player, born in Clare
- Cody Vance, Professional wrestler currently wrestling under the name of Cody Preston for AEW, who graduated from Clare High School in 2010.
References
External links
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