Why visit Durand
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Durand Union Station, Old Durand High School, Optomist Park and Trumble Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; February lows average 15°F.
Weather in Durand
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Durand
Durand (doo-RAND) is a city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,507 at the 2020 census. Nicknamed "Railroad City, USA", it is best known for its large train station which was a major hub for the Grand Trunk Western and Ann Arbor railroads during most of the 20th century, and is currently served by Amtrak. Additionally, three freight carriers use a rail yard in the city, which is accessible from all directions.
From the Wikipedia article Durand, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Durand Union Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Train station in Durand, Michigan, USA
Old Durand High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Durand, Michigan, United States
Williams-Cole House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Single family home located at 6810 Newburg Road near Durand, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes7
Where to stay1
History
Durand was originally called Vernon Center, and under the latter name was platted in 1836 and named from its location in Vernon Township. The present name is for congressman George H. Durand of Flint, Michigan. Durand was incorporated as a village in 1887 and as a city in 1932.
In a 1967 National Educational Radio Network radio series, local seniors discussed the early 20th Century history of the town; there were at one point over 10 bars in town where locals could get alcohol and there were often fights, with men coming from other towns to fight the tough men of Durand. Residents also recalled the Ku Klux Klan burning crosses downtown and organizing rallies against local Catholic residents. The railroad was a fascination with the local children, who often got too close to the tracks and about "once a generation" a child would lose their life playing along the railroad tracks.
From the History section of Durand, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Shiawassee Resd College And Career Readiness Center
School · 2.9 mi
201 E Washington Ave, Vernon
Healthcare1
Map of Durand
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 15°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Durand Wwtp (1 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
Shiawassee 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
Bishop International Airport (FNT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Corunna 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Owosso 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Argentine 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Fenton 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Flint 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Burton 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Chesaning 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Howell 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Haslett 23 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Okemos 26 mi southwest, about 41 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
- South Side School Durand, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Durand High School, Jetmound, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Durand Union Station, Michael Mol, CC BY 2.0
- Williams-Cole House, Jetmound, CC BY-SA 3.0
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