Spalding, Michigan Explained

Official Name:Spalding, Michigan
Pushpin Map:Michigan
Pushpin Label:Spalding
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Michigan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Michigan
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Menominee
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Spalding
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:850
Coordinates:45.6958°N -87.5108°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code(s)
Postal Code:49886
Area Code:906
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:638462

Spalding is an unincorporated community in Menominee County, Michigan, United States. Spalding is located in Spalding Township along U.S. Highway 2 (US 2) and US 41, 1miles northeast of Powers.[1] Spalding has a post office with ZIP code 49886.[2]

History

A post office called Spalding has been in operation since 1874.[3] The community was named for Jesse Spalding, of Chicago.[4]

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, Spalding has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget . Delta County . pdf . 2010 . 2011-01-01 .
  2. http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/citytown_zip.jsp ZIP Code Lookup
  3. Web site: Menominee County . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 March 2015.
  4. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 126.
  5. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=247702&cityname=Spalding%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Spalding, Michigan