Map of Temperance CDP

Temperance is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,188 at the 2020 census. The CDP is located within Bedford Township.

The community was established as early as 1859. The Temperance 48182 ZIP Code serves most of Bedford Township outside of the Lambertville area, as well as portions of western Erie Township, southern Ida Township, and northeast Whiteford Township.

Temperance CDP overview:
Name:	Temperance CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Michigan
County:	Monroe County
Elevation:	623 ft (190 m)
Total Area:	4.64 sq mi (12.02 km²)
Land Area:	4.61 sq mi (11.94 km²)
Water Area:	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Total Population:	9,188
Population Density:	1,992.19/sq mi (769.26/km²)
Area code:	734
FIPS code:	2679240
GNISfeature ID:	1614669

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History

Temperance was established as Bedford Center in 1859. On December 8, 1884, a post office was established at Bedford Center and was named Temperance with Lewis Ansted as the first postmaster. The name “Temperance” was suggested by the wife of one of the founding land owners, who was a member of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. A petition was circulated and the name Bedford Center was changed to Temperance. During the early years of Temperance, the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages was prohibited.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.64 square miles (12.02 km), of which 4.61 square miles (11.94 km) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km) (0.68%) is water.