Delton is a

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(CDP) in Barry Township in Barry County,

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, United States. The population was 872 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Delton is located in southwestern Barry County. It is bordered to the north by Hope Township. To the west the CDP extends slightly into Prairieville Township, Cloverdale and Cedar Creek. State highway M-43 runs through the town center, leading northeast to

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and southwest to downtown

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. According to the

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, the Delton CDP has a total area of , of which is land and , or 2.99%, is water. The eastern end of Crooked Lake occupies the western part of the CDP. Delton Kellogg High School, Middle School, and Elementary school are all located in the CDP, in the center of town.

Demographics

To Know

In 1883 a railroad was created and went through Delton. In 2008 the last tracks were torn up. In 1936, Delton Kellogg Agricultural school was built, and that helped increase Delton's population. There are over 10 lakes in Delton.

Schools

* Delton Kellogg Elementary School * Delton Kellogg Middle School * Delton Kellogg High School * Kidz Care Center (Not Operational) * Early Head Start * Head Start *Great Start Readiness Program * Ceder Creek Christian School

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Delton, Michigan Census-designated places in Michigan Unincorporated communities in Barry County, Michigan Grand Rapids metropolitan area