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Lenawee County, Michigan

Deerfield

A small River Raisin village in eastern Lenawee County, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Toledo.

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901Population

359Households

83.3%Homeownership Rate

40.8 yrsMedian Age

Overview

Living in Deerfield

Deerfield is a village of about 900 residents in Deerfield Township, in eastern Lenawee County, Michigan. William Kedzie of Delhi, New York, bought land here in 1824 and moved to the site two years later, becoming the first postmaster when a post office opened in 1828. The settlement was first called Kedzie's Grove and was renamed Deerfield in 1837 for the many deer in the area; it incorporated as a village in 1873. The River Raisin forms most of the village's southern border, and its compact downtown is centered on Carey Street. Deerfield is the birthplace of actor and philanthropist Danny Thomas, and it shares the Britton Deerfield school district with neighboring Britton.

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Stats: 2020 Census (Demographic and Housing Characteristics File: P1, P13, H10), Deerfield village, Michigan — homeownership = owner-occupied share of occupied housing units. Photo: Dwight Burdette / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.

At a Glance

CountyLenawee

Incorporated1873 (village)

Distance to Toledo~30 miles

ZIP Code49238

Land Area0.95 sq mi

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Deerfield

River Raisin Setting

The River Raisin runs along most of the village's southern border, giving Deerfield a riverside edge.

Roots to 1824

Settled by William Kedzie as Kedzie's Grove, the community took the name Deerfield in 1837 and incorporated as a village in 1873.

Shared School District

Deerfield and Britton merged their school districts in 2011 to form Britton Deerfield Schools, and the district's Deerfield Building houses its middle school grades.

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Parks & Recreation

Deerfield Parks

Deerfield Village Park

Carey St., Deerfield

Seasonal splash pad
Village park near downtown

Gerber Hill Park (Lenawee County)

14360 Carroll Rd., Blissfield

40-acre county park
Wooded trails with tree identification markers
Fishing dock and pond
Playground with musical play features
Picnic shelters, grills and restrooms

Ellis Park

223 W. Adrian St., Blissfield

17 acres on the River Raisin
Ball diamonds and skate park
Dog park
Boat launch

Britton Deerfield Schools

Deerfield Schools

Public

Britton Deerfield Schools – Deerfield Building (includes middle school, grades 6–8)252 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield, MI 49238
Britton Deerfield Schools – Britton Building (includes high school, grades 9–12)201 College Ave., Britton, MI 49229

School assignment is based on home address, and attendance boundaries can change. Contact Britton Deerfield Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property.

Frequently Asked

Deerfield FAQ

What is Deerfield, Michigan known for?

Deerfield is a small River Raisin village with a downtown along Carey Street and a history dating to 1824. It is also the birthplace of actor and philanthropist Danny Thomas.

How far is Deerfield from Toledo?

Deerfield is about 30 road miles northwest of downtown Toledo, Ohio, usually a drive of around 40 to 45 minutes.

What school district serves Deerfield?

Deerfield is served by Britton Deerfield Schools, formed when the Britton-Macon and Deerfield districts merged on July 1, 2011. The Deerfield Building is at 252 Deerfield Road and the high school is in the Britton Building. Contact the district to confirm assignments for a specific address.

How did Deerfield get its name?

The community was first known as Kedzie's Grove, after early settler William Kedzie. It was renamed Deerfield on August 19, 1837, for the many deer in the area, and incorporated as a village in 1873.

Where can you enjoy the outdoors near Deerfield?

The village park has a seasonal splash pad, and the River Raisin borders the village. Nearby, Lenawee County's Gerber Hill Park offers trails and a fishing dock, and Blissfield's Ellis Park has ball fields, a dog park and a boat launch.

What is the population of Deerfield?

Deerfield village had 901 residents and 359 households at the 2020 Census.

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