Ash is a small port city in Southeastern Michigan that's located on the western shore of Lake Erie between Toledo and Detroit. It has early 20th century homes and historical attractions associated with General George A. Custer. Water recreation is plentiful, and the city's population is 7,744 as of the 2020 census. Listed below are a few interesting facts about Ash. The population of Ash City is down 1.9% since the 2010 census, and the current estimate of population is around 7,744 people.
The city has 1,817 ash trees on public streets, making it 4.3% of the total number of street trees in the city. According to the latest Urban Forest Plan, these trees need to be maintained and cared for to ensure that they continue to be healthy and thrive. The city should increase staffing and funding to protect them from invasive pests and diseases. There are also ways to prevent the spread of EAB through public education and other methods.
After the Civil War, Ash Flat became a small agricultural town. The population was estimated at 150 in 1871. The town included a blacksmith shop, three general stores, two saloons, and a cotton gin. Thomas V. Stephens and R. J. Wilson constructed the cotton gin at the mouth of Big Creek to facilitate the processing of cotton. A small water system nearby was important because the oxen needed a source of fresh water to process cotton.