Davison, Michigan is 8 miles E of Flint, Michigan and 54 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan . Located in Genesee County, the population of the city is 5,536.
Davison History
Eleazer Thurston, who was the first settler of Davidson, arrived in 1842. The city was named after Judge Norman Davison, who established a nearby town, which at that time was called Davisonville, but is now known as Atlas. The first post office, which was established in 1850, was called the Davison Centre, but was later renamed as Davison. The city was officially incorporated in 1889, as a village, and in 1938, it was incorporated as a city. Several well-known people hailed from Davison including the filmmaker, Michael Moore.
Davison and Nearby Attractions
Alfred P. Sloan Museum Addison Oaks County Park Pewabic Pottery W.J. Beal Botanical Garden Apple Mountain
Things To Do In Davison
There are numerous museums near Davison including, Alfred P. Sloan Museum, Flint Institute of Arts, Flushing Area Museum, and Montrose Historic & Telephone Pioneer Museum. There are also several historical sites nearby, namely, Historic Fort Wayne, Pewabic Pottery, and Sanilac Petroglyphs. The area has numerous parks including Addison Oaks County Park, Bald Mountain Recreation Area, and Independence Oaks County Park. Other popular destinations include Detroit Zoo, W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, and Eastern Market.
Davison Transportation
Bishop International Airport is the nearest major airport.
Davison Higher Education
Colleges close to Davison include Baker College of Flint, Kettering University, and Mott Community College.
The population of Davison is approximately 5,693 (1990).
The approximate number of families is 2,612 (1990).
The amount of land area in Davison is 4.629 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Davison to Washington DC is 456 miles. The distance to the Michigan state capital is 59 miles. (as the crow flies)
Davison is positioned 43.03 degrees north of the equator and 83.51 degrees west of the prime meridian.
