Morenci, Michigan
Morenci is a city of 2,137 people in Lenawee County, Michigan, founded in 1833.
Why visit Morenci
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Murray D. Van Wagoner Memorial Bridge, Stephenson Park and Wakefield Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Morenci
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Morenci
Morenci is a city in Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Sharing a southern boundary with the state of Ohio, it is the southernmost city in the state of Michigan. The population was 2,270 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Morenci, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Murray D. Van Wagoner Memorial Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Bridge in Morenci, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes6
Village Inn Restaurant
Restaurant
121 West Main Street, Morenci
Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00; Fr 06:00-19:00; Su 07:00-13:00
History
The settlement of Morenci began in 1833. The Chicago and Canada Southern Railway opened a railway line through Morenci to Fayette, Ohio, in 1872. This line was abandoned in 1991.
From the History section of Morenci, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare2
Charles Fay Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
811 West Coomer Street, Morenci
Map of Morenci
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 15°F | 2.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 16°F | 2.3 in | 8.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 24°F | 2.8 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 34°F | 3.6 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 56°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 56°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 38°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 20°F | 2.5 in | 6.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Morenci (0 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
Lenawee County has had 3 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lenawee County Airport (ADG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Hudson 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Wauseon 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Delta 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- West Unity 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Adrian 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Archbold 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Pioneer 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Manitou Beach-Devils Lake 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Stryker 18 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Swanton 20 mi southeast, about 32 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
- 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
- Murray D. Van Wagoner Memorial Bridge1, Michael Ceresko, CC BY-SA 4.0
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