University Center, Michigan

University Center, Michigan
Unincorporated community
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center is located in Michigan
University Center
University Center
Location within the state of Michigan
University Center is located in the United States
University Center
University Center
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 43°33′30″N 83°58′57″W / 43.55833°N 83.98250°W / 43.55833; -83.98250
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyBay and Saginaw County
TownshipsFrankenlust and Kochville
Established1961
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48710
Area code989

University Center is an unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Michigan.

The community encompasses two separate areas using the 48710 ZIP Code, including Delta College in Bay County and Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw County.[1]

History

University Center was established with a post office in September 1961, which was meant to exclusively serve the higher-education institution of Delta College. In September 1964, the University Center post office was expanded to include Saginaw Valley State University.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "48710 ZIP Code map" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. p. 567. ISBN 978-0-8143-1838-6. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)


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