Brooklyn (formerly Swainsville) is a village in Jackson County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 1,176. It is located just off U.S. Highway 12 (formerly U.S. Highway 112). Jackson County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... U.S. Highway 12 is an east-west United States highway. ... United States Highway 112 is a designation, defunct since 1961, for a largely east-west highway in the south of the U.S. state of Michigan between New Buffalo, Michigan and Ypsilanti, Michigan having its old termini at intersections with the original U.S. Highway 12. ...

The Michigan International Speedway is located just south of the village, in NW Lenawee County. Michigan International Speedway is a two-mile (3. ...

Brooklyn is located in a portion of central lower Michigan known for its lush, rolling green landscapes called the Irish Hills. The area was primarily a summer vacation spot for residents of metropolitan Detroit who owned cottages near lakes in the area. In recent years -- and with the addition of Michigan International Speedway (in NW Lenawee County) and Interstate 94 -- Brooklyn and other nearby cities have established year-round populations. Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... The Irish Hills is a rectangular area of land that rests in northwest Lenawee county in Michigan. ... Nickname: Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (Latin for, We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) Location in Wayne County, Michigan Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Wayne County  - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Area    - City  143. ... 19th century Cottages in the small hamlet of Crafton, Buckinghamshire In modern usage, a cottage is a dwelling, typically in a rural, or semi-rural location (although there are cottage-style dwellings in cities). ... Interstate 94 (abbreviated I-94) is a long interstate highway connecting the Great Lakes and Intermountain region of the United States. ...

Brooklyn has become a popular destination for 4th of July celebrations. A number of notable fireworks displays take place in the area, including those at Lake Columbia and Clark Lake. The most prominent display, though, takes place at the middle school football field in downtown Brooklyn. Tourists and locals alike flock to watch the always-impressive show. Celebrities who have enjoyed the Brooklyn Independence Day festivities include Katie Holmes, Chris Klein, and NBA star Chucky Atkins. ^{[citation needed]} In the United States, Independence Day (commonly known as the Fourth of July or simply the Fourth) is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. ... The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House illuminated under New Years Eve Fireworks 2005 A fireworks event (also called a fireworks show) is a spectacular display of the effects produced by firework devices on various occasions. ... // Located in southern Jackson County of Michigan, Lake Columbia is 840 acres of a man made lake. ... It has been suggested that Statehood Day be merged into this article or section. ... Kate Noelle Katie Holmes (born December 18, 1978) is an American actress who first achieved fame for her role as Joey Potter on The WB teen drama Dawsons Creek from 1998 to 2003. ... There are a number of noted individuals named Chris Klein: Chris Klein (actor) is an American actor best known for American Pie (movie). ... Chucky Atkins (real name Kenneth Atkins) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. He was undrafted following a college career at the University of South Florida, and began his pro career in 2000 with the Orlando Magic. ...

Discovery

The village was founded by Calvin Swain, who filed the first land claim on June 16, 1832 and named his settlement Swainsville. A vote of the town meeting on August 5, 1836 changed the name to Brooklyn. June 16 is the 167th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (168th in leap years), with 198 days remaining. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (218th in leap years), with 148 days remaining. ... Year 1836 (MDCCCXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

A sign marking Swain's historical discovery currently stands in the town square.

Descendants of Swain remain in the area. One descendant is the sixth great-grandson of Swain, Jacob Howland.

Notable residents

In 1990, the Brooklyn area was home to a Little League World Series participant. The Columbia Little League All-Stars, under the tutleage of head coach David "Diamond Dave" Slusher, won the United States Central Region Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana by first defeating teams from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Jeffersonville, Indiana, and Ironton, Ohio before a 5-4 championship victory over the Franklin National All-Stars from Franklin, Wisconsin. Their run through the youth baseball tournament was ended at the apex in Williamsport, Pennsylvania where they fell to teams from Cypress, California and Tamaulipas, Mexico. The Columbia All-Stars won the Michigan State Championship in 1991. Logo of Little League The Little League (Baseball) World Series is a baseball tournament for children aged 11, 12 and in limited circumstances, 13. ... Location in the state of Indiana Coordinates: County Marion Founded 1821  - Mayor Bart Peterson (D) Area    - City  372 sq mi (963. ... Tahlequah is a city in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. ... Jeffersonville is a city located in Clark County, Indiana, along the Ohio River. ... Ironton is a city in Lawrence County, Ohio, along the Ohio River. ... Franklin is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Wisconsin: Franklin, Jackson County, Wisconsin Franklin, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin Franklin, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Franklin, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Franklin, Sauk County, Wisconsin Franklin, Vernon County, Wisconsin This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other... Map of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania highlighting Williamsport Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming CountyGR6, Pennsylvania in the United States. ... Location of Cypress within Orange County, California. ...

The Brooklyn area's athletic tradition is not limited to Little League Baseball, however. Vivian Kellogg (born November 6, 1922 in Jackson, Michigan) is a famous alumnus of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League having played for the Minneapolis Millerettes and the Fort Wayne Daisies between 1944 and 1950. At the conclusion of her baseball career, she became a dental receptionist and continued her active life of sport, playing golf, tennis, basketball, and bowling for recreation. She moved to Brooklyn in 1968. On May 17, 1992, she was inducted into the Jackson Bowling Hall of Fame. On May 1, 1994, Vivian Kellogg Field was dedicated at the Columbia Little League complex. Kellogg remains a Brooklyn resident and the field containing her namesake is the current home of the Columbia Central High School softball program. November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar). ... Country United States State Michigan County Jackson Mayor Martin J. Griffin (D) Area    - City 11. ... The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was a womens professional baseball league which existed from 1943 to 1954. ... The Minneapolis Millerettes were an expansion All-American Girls Professional Baseball League team that played for one season in 1944 before being replaced by the Fort Wayne Daisies in 1945. ... The Fort Wayne Daisies were a team in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, playing out of Fort Wayne, Indiana. ... May 17 is the 137th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (138th in leap years). ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... Softball is a team sport in which a ball, eleven to twelve inches (or rarely, 16 inches) (28 to 30. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.98% is water. Adapted from Wikipedias MI county maps by Seth Ilys. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 1,176 people, 507 households, and 297 families residing in the village. The population density was 454.1/km² (1,171.1/mi²). There were 534 housing units at an average density of 206.2/km² (531.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.96% White, 0.26% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 507 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.87. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the village the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,964, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $32,727 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,933. About 9.7% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

External links

• Village of Brooklyn government site
• Brooklyn and Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce
• The Brooklyn Exponent newspaper
• Lenawee County Conference & Visitors Bureau
• Store Brand website

Coordinates: 42°06′21″N, 84°14′54″W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...