Durand
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city in Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States of America
Key facts
- Country
- United States
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Shiawassee
- Incorporated
- 1887 (village), 1932 (city)
- Type
- Council–manager
- Mayor
- Jeff Brands
- Manager
- Cameron Horvath
- Total
- 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km )
- Land
- 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km )
- Water
- 0 sq mi (0.00 km )
- Elevation
- 794 ft (242 m)
- Density
- 1,795.3/sq mi (693.16/km )
- Time zone
- UTC-5 ( Eastern (EST) )
- Summer dst
- UTC-4 (EDT)
- Fips code
- 26-23500
- Website
- www .durandmi .com
via Wikipedia infobox
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Encyclopedic overview
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.
History
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