Decatur might be small, but its history is packed with surprises, from TV fame to the unsolved mysteries that have lingered for over a century.
Decatur’s population, currently estimated at 1,637 in 2026, has been on a gradual yet steady decline since 2010 (1,807), according to World Population Review.
5 Fun Facts About Decatur, Michigan
#1. Decatur, Michigan, was named after a war hero from the War of 1812.
Founded in 1847, this small Van Buren County village was named after war hero Stephen Decatur, Jr., according to Kiddle.
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#2. Decatur, MI, was featured on the popular 70s TV show M.A.S.H.
#3. Decatur once had a McDonald’s and a strip club.…