Croswell, Michigan
Croswell is a city of 2,488 people in Sanilac County, Michigan, founded in 1845.
Why visit Croswell
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include W.R. Roach Cannery Warehouse and Office Building and Riverbend Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Croswell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Croswell
Croswell is a city in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Croswell had a population of 2,322.
From the Wikipedia article Croswell, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
W.R. Roach Cannery Warehouse and Office Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Warehouse in Croswell, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship1
History
The settlement, originally known as Black River, was established in 1845. Later it was known as Davisville, after the town's first postmaster. In 1877 it was renamed Croswell, in honor of Governor Charles Croswell. The town separated politically from Lexington Township by incorporating as a city in 1881.
From the History section of Croswell, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Croswell
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 16°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 24°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 63°F | 45°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 55°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 60°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 60°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 53°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 32°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 23°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lexington Wtp (4 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
Sanilac County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Clair County International Airport (PHN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Port Huron 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Capac 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Almont 32 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Armada 33 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Cass City 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- New Baltimore 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Bad Axe 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Rochester 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Rochester Hills 50 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sterling Heights 52 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 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
- Roach Cannery Office & Warehouse, Jsokolo, CC BY-SA 4.0
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