Argentine, Michigan
Argentine is a community of 2,190 people in Genesee County, Michigan.
Why visit Argentine
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Bird/Boyd Farm House, Bridge Street-Broad Street Historic District and Heaths Harbor.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Argentine
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Argentine
Argentine is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Argentine Township, Genesee County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,685 as of the 2020 census, up from 2,525 at the 2010 census. It was first settled in 1836
From the Wikipedia article Argentine, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Bird/Boyd Farm House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Single-family home located at 14215 Bird Road in Byron, Michigan
Bridge Street-Broad Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Linden, Michigan
House at 7066 Lobdell Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Single-family home located in Linden, Michigan
James H. Murray House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
House in Argentine Township, Linden, Michigan
Linden Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Gristmill located in Linden, Michigan
William Henry and Lucinda McCaslin Farm House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Farmhouse in Linden, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes4
Churches and places of worship1
History
The first settlers, Jame H. Murray and William Lobdell, arrived in 1836. A post office, "Booton", was opened on November 1, 1837, with Murray as the first postmaster. The post office was renamed "Argentine" on March 30, 1842, due to a similarly named post office. The 'silver-plated' name is related to the discovery of valuable minerals (not silver) in the area. The community was platted by Dr. Isaac Wixom in 1844. It was once called the 'smallest town in Michigan.' The lack of a railroad connection impeded its growth.
From the History section of Argentine, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Map of Argentine
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 34°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 21°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Linden Wwtp (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Genesee County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-01-16: Contaminated Water (Toxic Substances)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bishop International Airport (FNT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Linden 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Fenton 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Lake Fenton 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Holly 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Durand 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Swartz Creek 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Howell 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Grand Blanc 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Fowlerville 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Flint 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 1982 William Henry and Lucinda McCaslin Farm House, Matthew Lampe, Public domain
- Linden Mill, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- House at 7066 Lobdell Road, Matthew Lampe, Public domain
- 1982 James H. Murray Residence, Matthew Lampe, Public domain
- Bridge Street-Broad Street Historic District A, Matthew Lampe, Public domain
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