| Maybee | |
|---|---|
| Geographical information | |
| County | |
| State | |
| Country |
United States |
| Land area |
2.4 square miles |
| Water area |
0 square miles |
| Elevation |
587 ft (179 m) |
| Demographic information | |
| Population (2000) |
1,284 |
| Population density |
535/square mile |
| Government structure | |
| Community type | |
| Government |
President-council[1] |
| Elected officials | |
| Containing township | |
| Incorporated |
1955[2] |
| Other information | |
| Time zone |
Eastern |
| ZIP Code(s) |
|
| Area code(s) |
734 |
| FIPS code |
26-75280 |
| GNIS feature ID |
0638409[3] |
South Rockwood is a village in Monroe County, Michigan located on the Huron River in Berlin Charter Township.[4] The community is located about thirteen miles north-northeast of downtown Monroe,.[4] immediately across the Huron River from Rockwood, in Wayne County. The population was 1,284 during the 2000 census.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, South Rockwood has a total area of 2.4 square miles. The community uses ZIP code 48179[6]—assigned to South Rockwood[7]—and has the FIPS code 26-75280.[5]
The community was originally settled in 1863 by John Strong, a settler from Ontario. The area was granted a post office in 1877 and the village incorporated in 1955.[2]
Interstate 75
South Rockwood is bisected by Interstate 75, the freeway connecting the Detroit to Toledo, Ohio. The community is accessible from the Interstate via exit 26, South Huron River Road. The community was bisected when the freeway was originally built.
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Community of South Rockwood - From the Monroe County Library System.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 InfoMI entry on South Rockwood
- ↑ US Board on Geographic Names from the United States Geological Survey
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Census map of Monroe County from the United States Census Bureau
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "American FactFinder" from the United States Census Bureau
- ↑ Map of 48179 from the United States Census Bureau
- ↑ City ZIP code look-up