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Pulawski Township, Michigan

Pulawski Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 372 at the 2020 census, 31.3% of which reported Polish ancestry. The unincorporated community of Liske is located in the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 43.8 sqmi, of which 41.9 sqmi is land and 1.9 sqmi (4.33%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 372 people, 144 households, and 108 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.9 per square mile (3.4/km$2$). There were 196 housing units at an average density of 4.7 per square mile (1.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.85% White, 1.61% Native American, and 0.54% from two or more races. The languages spoken at home in Pulawski Township are 85.2% English, 14.8% Polish, 3.9% German, and 1.3% Spanish.

There were 144 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 32.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,192, and the median income for a family was $36,705. Males had a median income of $27,188 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,496. About 8.3% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

title: Pulawski Township, Michigan


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Rogers Township, Michigan

Rogers Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 964 at the 2020 census. Rogers City is mostly surrounded by the township but is administratively autonomous.

Communities
Manitou Beach is a small unincorporated community within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.7 sqmi, of which 33.6 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.18%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 949 people, 391 households, and 294 families residing in the township. The population density was 28.3 PD/sqmi. There were 597 housing units at an average density of 17.8 per square mile (6.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.68% White, 0.63% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.11% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 391 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,205, and the median income for a family was $42,734. Males had a median income of $33,250 versus $21,719 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,157. About 5.4% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

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title: Rogers Township, Michigan


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Rogers City, Michigan

Rogers City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of and largest city in Presque Isle County. The city had a population of 2,850 at the 2020 census, a slight increase from 2,827 at the 2010 census.

The city is located in the northeast of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, along the shore of Lake Huron. Within the city's limits is the world's largest open-pit limestone quarry, the Port of Calcite. The port is one of the largest shipping ports on the Great Lakes.

History
Rogers City was established in 1868, when William E. Rogers, Albert Molitor, Frederick Denny Larke, and John Raymond arrived to survey the area and for logging. In 1870, a post office opened in the settlement under the name Rogers' Mills, though this name was changed several times; to Rogers City in 1872, to Rogers in 1895, and back to Rogers City in 1928. The community was incorporated as a village in 1877, and as a city in 1944.

On November 15, 1958, the freighter, SS Carl D. Bradley, sank in a storm on Lake Michigan. Of the 35 crew members, 33 died in the sinking, and 23 were from Rogers City, the ship's home port.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.34 sqmi, of which 4.52 sqmi is land and 3.82 sqmi is water. The city is considered to be part of Northern Michigan.

Airports
The nearest commercial airports are Alpena County Regional Airport and Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City)
 * Presque Isle County Airport

Bus

 * Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between St. Ignace and Bay City, Michigan.

Trails

 * Huron Sunrise Trail to Forty Mile Point

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,827 people, 1,328 households, and 800 families residing in the city. The population density was 625.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,628 housing units at an average density of 360.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 1,328 households, of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.60.

The median age in the city was 51.9 years. 15.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,322 people, 1,480 households, and 914 families residing in the city. The population density was 727.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,626 housing units at an average density of 355.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.43% White, 0.03% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 1,480 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,531, and the median income for a family was $36,310. Males had a median income of $31,515 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,750. About 5.3% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public schools in Rogers City consist of an elementary school (K-5) and Middle/High School (6-12). The wrestling, cross country, bowling, volleyball, baseball, football, and softball teams all have a reputation for being successful.

Economy
The northeast corner of Michigan has an industrial base. Rogers City is the locale of the world's largest limestone quarry and the world's largest limestone processing plant, which is also used in steel making all along the Great Lakes. Water transport has been formative to the economy. This ties to the world's largest cement plant, which is in Alpena to the south. Both of these landmarks are recognized by historical markers.

Local attractions

 * Rogers City Municipal Marina has nearly 100 slips, most on floating docks. There is a fishing platform on the east wall for breakwater fishing.
 * P. H. Hoeft State Park has 1 mi of sandy shoreline and 301 acre on Lake Huron. Hiking trails run through the forest and along the lake. There is a 142 site campground. The day use area has a playground, picnic sites, and a beach. It was one of the fourteen original Michigan state parks, and the land was donated by lumber baron Paul H. Hoeft on January 2, 1922. It is a 'four season park' offering camping even in the winter.
 * Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum tells the story of Rogers City's port activities, the seafarers of the Great Lakes, and the lost limestone carrier SS Carl D. Bradley that was homeported here.
 * Presque Isle County Historical Museum
 * A list and link for state historical markers is at Presque Isle County.

Local events

 * Memorial Day Weekend Open House including Afternoon of Arts & Crafts at Forty Mile Point Light
 * Presque Isle County Fair, Millersburg, Michigan, last weekend in June
 * Rogers City Nautical Festival, first complete week in August
 * Rogers City Salmon Tournament, second weekend in August
 * Posen Potato Festival, Posen, Michigan, first weekend in September
 * Annual Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival—Four days in second week in October, Forty Mile Point Open For Tours All Four Days

Newspapers

 * The local newspaper, the Presque Isle County Advance, has served the area since 1878. The Advance made statewide news itself in February 2006, when it fell victim to a fire which also destroyed Big D's Pizza. Both businesses recovered, with Big D's moving to a new location and the Advance moving into an efficient new building on the same location as the old one 10 months later.
 * The Alpena News is also widely available in the area.

Television
The following television stations are available over-the-air:
 * Channel 4: WTOM-TV "TV 7&4" (NBC) (Cheboygan; satellite of WPBN-TV, Traverse City)
 * Channel 6: WCML "CMU Public Television" (PBS) (Alpena; satellite of WCMU-TV, Mount Pleasant)
 * Channel 8: WGTQ "ABC 29&8" (ABC) (Sault Ste. Marie; satellite of WGTU, Traverse City)
 * Channel 10: WWUP-TV "9&10 News" (CBS) (Sault Ste. Marie; satellite of WWTV, Cadillac)
 * Channel 11: WBKB-TV "Channel 11 News" (CBS, Fox on DT2) (Alpena)
 * Channel 45: WFUP "Fox 32" (Fox) (Vanderbilt; satellite of WFQX-TV Cadillac)

Charter Communications is the local cable provider for Rogers City; the system offers all the above channels, as well as WNEM-DT2 (MyNetworkTV, Bay City) and CBMT (CBC Television, Montreal).

Radio
WHAK-AM 960 is the heritage station in Rogers City. All three local stations licensed to Rogers City now broadcast out of studios in Alpena, leaving Rogers City without a truly locally based station of its own.

The following radio stations can be heard in Rogers City
 * FM

 * AM

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Au Sable Township, Roscommon County, Michigan

Au Sable Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 236 at the 2020 census, which makes it the county's least-populated municipality.

Communities

 * Herbert is a former settlement located within the township. It began as a lumber settlement, and a post office was established on May 22, 1902.  It was named after the son of early settler James Nolan.  The post office operated until September 13, 1910, and was then transferred to Keno.  The community appears within Richfield Township in a 1916 map of Roscommon County.  Its location is now within present-day Au Sable Township, which was established in 1947 long after the community disappeared.
 * Keno is an unincorporated community near the center of the township along St. Helen Road at 44.47222°N, -84.41056°W. The community was also originally known as Hard Scramble.  A post office named Herbert was established on May 22, 1902, and renamed to Keno on November 5, 1910.  The post office was discontinued on December 15, 1925.

History
Au Sable Township was established in 1947 from the northern 36 sqmi survey township area of Richfield Township. It was named after the southern branch of the Au Sable River, which flows through the township.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.78 sqmi, of which 35.66 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi (0.33%) is water.

Major highways

 * forms a brief portion of the northwestern boundary of the township with Crawford County.
 * runs south–north through the center of the township.
 * M-76_1948.svg M-76 (Old M-76) is a former state highway that was commissioned from 1919 to 1973. The roadway passes briefly through the southwest corner of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 281 people, 110 households, and 76 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.9 PD/sqmi. There were 201 housing units at an average density of 5.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 110 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $29,375. Males had a median income of $30,083 versus $29,063 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,651. About 17.3% of families and 23.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
Au Sable Township is served entirely by Roscommon Area Public Schools to the west in Gerrish Township.

The township was once home to the main campus of Kirtland Community College, which was founded in 1966. In 2016, the college moved its location to Grayling.


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Backus Township, Michigan

Backus Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 294 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Kirkland is a former community that was named after Denton Township supervisor Frank Kirkland, and a post office with that name existed from September 27, 1907 until September 29, 1934. Although named after the Denton Township supervisor, the community appears in Backus Township on a 1916 and 1930 map of Roscommon County.
 * Maple Valley is an unincorporated community located along the township line with Richfield Township at 44.30528°N, -84.49111°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.99 sqmi, of which 34.36 sqmi is land and 1.63 sqmi (4.40%) is water.

The southern portion of Backus Creek State Game Area is located within Backus Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 350 people, 142 households, and 100 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.2 PD/sqmi. There were 284 housing units at an average density of 8.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.57% White, 0.86% Native American, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 142 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males　and 26 white tigers! For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,222, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $35,833 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,836. About 11.9% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Highways

 * runs through the northeast corner of the township.
 * forms a brief boundary in the northwest corner.
 * runs east–west through the north portion.
 * is one of the shortest highways in the state and connects M-18 and M-55.

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Denton Township, Michigan

Denton Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,293 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Houghton Lake is located along the shores of Houghton Lake. Houghton Lake is defined as an unincorporated community and census-designated place.  The Houghton Lake 48629 ZIP Code serves the western portion of the township.  The Houghton Lake CDP is mostly within neighboring Roscommon Township and further to Lake Township.
 * Prudenville is an unincorporated community  and census-designated place located entirely within Denton Township along the southeast shores of Houghton Lake.  The Prudenville 48651 ZIP Code serves the majority of Denton Township.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.11 sqmi, of which 26.24 sqmi is land and 9.87 sqmi (27.33%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,817 people, 2,649 households, and 1,817 families residing in the township. The population density was 220.6 PD/sqmi. There were 4,872 housing units at an average density of 184.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.21% White, 0.10% African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 2,649 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.62.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,397, and the median income for a family was $35,918. Males had a median income of $33,311 versus $20,957 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,946. About 8.4% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Gerrish Township, Michigan

Gerrish Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,796 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Sharps Corner is an unincorporated community located near South Higgins Lake State Park along the township line with Markey Township at 44.42111°N, -84.68361°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.23 sqmi, of which 27.60 sqmi is land and 9.63 sqmi (25.87%) is water.

Gerrish Township has a long coastline and mostly surrounds Higgins Lake and the much smaller Marl Lake, as well as most of the boundaries of South Higgins Lake State Park. The Cut River begins at Higgins Lake within Gerrish Township and flows south through Markey Township to Houghton Lake.

History
The location started as the Gerrish Logging Camp. On April 5, 1880, at the camp, area residents met and elected officers for their newly formed township. The first Township Supervisor was James Watson (1880, 1883-1889). The longest serving Township Supervisor was Wiley E. Sims (1901-1905, 1921-1928). As originally platted, the township included present-day Gerrish, Lyon, and Markey townships. In 1920, the boundary line was reestablished to its present lines. The second permanent town hall was built in 1970.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,072 people, 1,343 households, and 957 families residing in the township. The population density was 111.2 PD/sqmi. There were 3,366 housing units at an average density of 121.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.24% White, 0.33% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 1,343 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the township the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,147, and the median income for a family was $46,469. Males had a median income of $41,542 versus $23,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,877. About 5.1% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Higgins Township, Michigan

Higgins Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,864 at the 2020 census. The village of Roscommon is located within the township.

Communities

 * Artesia Beach is an unincorporated community located at 44.35639°N, -84.49167°W. The community is located along the southwestern shores of Lake St. Helen and extends into Richfield Township.
 * Moore is a former settlement along the Mackinac division of the Michigan Central Railroad that began in 1890 about 8.0 mi northwest of St. Helen.
 * Roscommon is a village and county seat located in the northwestern portion of the township. It is the county's only incorporated municipality.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 73.30 sqmi, of which 70.36 sqmi is land and 2.94 sqmi (4.01%) is water.

The northern portion of Backus Creek State Game Area is located within Higgins Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,061 people, 816 households, and 509 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,175 housing units at an average density of 16.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.80% White, 0.68% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 816 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,801, and the median income for a family was $36,033. Males had a median income of $29,732 versus $20,673 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,529. About 14.3% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.5% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Higgins Township, Michigan


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Houghton Lake, Michigan

Houghton Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,294 during the 2020 census, making it the largest unincorporated community in Northern Michigan. The CDP is located within Denton, Lake, and Roscommon townships.

The community of Houghton Lake is named after and situated upon Houghton Lake, the largest inland lake in Michigan. It includes the unincorporated community of Houghton Lake Heights. The CDP of Prudenville is immediately east of Houghton Lake. M-55 is the primary thoroughfare serving the community, running east–west.

History
The area around Houghton Lake has been occupied for thousands of years and is within Odawa and Ojibwe homelands. In the Treaty of Washington of 1836, the Odawa and Ojibwe ceded nearly 16 million acres of their land to the United States in the eastern Upper Peninsula and northwest Lower Peninsula. The following year, Michigan gained statehood, and the area became part of Midland County. The treaty was enacted amid rapid surveying of the Lower Peninsula, including the land around Houghton Lake. The lake was first recorded as Red Lake by surveyor John Brink in 1838. During an 1852 resurvey of the county, the lake was renamed to Houghton Lake, in honor of Michigan's first state geologist, Douglass Houghton.

The first settlers of European descent arrived and settled in 1869. This family, the Emerys, traveled the Saginaw Trail, which would continue to be a primary route for settlers. By 1873, the settlement of Houghton Lake was established. The following year, Roscommon County was established and Houghton Lake was chosen as county seat. This would last until 1878, when the courthouse was relocated to Higgins Lake.

Lumbering had shaped the early development of Houghton Lake. In the mid-1800's, lumber camps in the area were abundant, and roads, towns, and railways were established to support the lumber trade. Logs were floated from Houghton Lake down the Muskegon River to sawmills and shipping facilities in Muskegon. It has been estimated that in 1860 alone, mills on the Muskegon River produced 75,000,000 board feet of lumber.

By the late 1800's, lumbering became the primary industry in the area. As lumber camps sprung up around sawmills, more settlers arrived. Around 1883, a community at Houghton Lake was created.

The lumber industry declined in the early 1900's, leading to the repurposing of railways that were previously used for the transportation of lumber. They were now designated as passenger lines, taking outdoorsmen to fish, hunt, and experience the beauty of the "north country." The Houghton Lake fishery became renowned and attracted visitors.

By the mid-1900's, Houghton Lake had gained a reputation as a desirable resort area. Today, thousands of seasonal cottages, year-round homes, and businesses line the lake. Houghton Lake remains a popular vacation spot in Michigan, attracting thousands of visitors to its shores each year.

In 1927, the "Johnson Dance Hall," presently known as "The Playhouse," was erected and served for many years as the entertainment centre for the area. The Playhouse and the surrounding property are now home to The Houghton Lake Historical Society, as well as the yearly event "Historic Village Days."

The town was struck by a windstorm on June 11, 1932, which killed four people. During a snowstorm that caused reduced visibility, two married couples died when they drove their cars into the frozen lake on New Year's Day, 1957. The Limberlost Hotel, situated on the shore of Houghton Lake, was destroyed by a fire in 1968 causing one injury but no deaths. Two men drowned in a snowmobile accident during a carnival on the frozen lake in 1980.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.38 sqmi, of which 10.75 sqmi are land and 1.63 sqmi (13.17%) are water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 population census, there were 5,294 people across 2,705 households in the CDP. The population density was 492.5 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,646 households, out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 32.1% of all households comprised individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,443, and the median income for a family was $30,735. Males had a median income of $23,346 compared to $16,111 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,862. About 10.2% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Bus

 * Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between St. Ignace and East Lansing, Michigan.
 * Greyhound Lines provides daily bus service to the Greyhound network from Houghton Lake.

Major highways

 * runs north to south, west of Houghton Lake. The highway begins at I-75 south of Grayling and runs into central and southern Michigan via the cities of Mt. Pleasant, Lansing, and Jackson, before entering Ohio.
 * runs east and west through Houghton Lake. The highway begins near Lake Michigan in Manistee and runs east through Cadillac and Lake City before reaching Houghton Lake. The highway continues eastward through nearby Prudenville and into West Branch before ending near Lake Huron in Tawas City.

Airport

 * Airport Sign.svg Houghton Lake State Airport is located in the northwest corner of Houghton Lake near the intersection of M-55 and Old U.S. Highway 27.

Public transit

 * Roscommon County Transportation Authority provides bus service anywhere in Roscommon County door-to-door for a maximum fee of $3.00 per ride, one-way, and as low as $.75 each way for students and senior citizens.

Local Activities and Attractions
Local beaches in Houghton Lake include Heights Park Beach (located on Hubbard Street), and Sullivan Beach (located on Park Street). The area also hosts multiple resorts and accommodations for visitors.

While exploring the lake, there are numerous opportunities to experience nature, such as the Ausable Birding Trail, which features both endangered and protected species. The Ausable Birding trail is home to Kirtland's warblers and bald eagles.

The town offers various outdoor activities, including kayaking, ORV trails, and fishing.

Tip Up Town USA
Houghton Lake is home to Tip Up Town USA, Michigan's longest-running and largest winter festival. Tip Up Town features various events throughout January, including an opening assembly, Polar Bear Plunge, fundraising auctions, and contests for honorary titles. The festival peaks in the fourth weekend of January with a parade and winter carnival, featuring ice fishing, contests, carnival rides, and snowmobile races.

Fishing
At 22,000 acres, Houghton Lake is Michigan's largest inland lake and has been referred to as a "Fish Factory" by many sources. It is relatively shallow with a maximum depth of 24 feet and heavy weed bed cover, making it an ideal fish habitat. There are 7 public access sites on the lake, and a supporting commercial infrastructure (e.g., bait and tackle shops, marinas, and boat dealerships) has sprung up around the recreational fishing industry.

Golf
There are three golf courses in Houghton Lake. They are:

 * Pine View Highlands, which has won several awards, including “One Of The Gems Of The North” by The Detroit News, “One Of The Top Picks Of Michigan Courses” by AAA Michigan Living Magazine, and “#1 People’s Choice Award” by Roscommon County
 * The Quest Golf Club is a championship course designed by PGA professional Ken Green.
 * White Deer Country Club

Historic Village Museum
Houghton Lake Historic Village Museum features a recreated village containing 14 historical buildings restored or rebuilt to reflect life in the logging era of the late 1800s. Artifacts from this era of northern Michigan are housed in a ca. 1876 hand-hewn log school house. The village museum also features a chapel, town hall, various businesses, and two homes.

title: Houghton Lake, Michigan


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Lake Township, Roscommon County, Michigan

Lake Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,119 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Houghton Point is an unincorporated community within the township at 44.37222°N, -84.75917°W. Houghton Point was settled along the northern shores of Houghton Lake in 1945.  A post office opened on November 1, 1949 but is no longer in operation.
 * Meads Landing is an unincorporated community in the northern portion of the township along the Muskegon River at 44.40667°N, -84.80472°W.
 * Michelson is an unincorporated community in the western portion of the township along the Dead Stream Flooding at 44.37889°N, -84.84278°W. Michelson began as a railway station in 1904 along the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad.  The community formed around a shingle mill and sawmill.  A post office opened on June 1, 1909 but is no longer in operation.
 * Nellsville is an unincorporated community on the southern border of the township at 44.33583°N, -84.81333°W. The community is centered along M-55, which forms the boundary with Roscommon Township, and is just west of U.S. Route 127.  The community was founded in 1906 and named after Roscommon Township supervisor Edward Nelson.  A post office operated in Nellsville from August 20, 1906 until 1927.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.41 sqmi, of which 23.06 sqmi is land and 12.35 sqmi (34.88%) is water.

The township surrounds the northwestern portion of Houghton Lake, and the western section of the township contains the Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area and a portion of the Dead Stream Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. A small portion of the Houghton Lake community extends into Lake Township. The Houghton Lake 48629 ZIP Code serves the majority of the township, except a very small portion of the western edge served by the Merritt 49667 ZIP Code.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,351 people, 671 households, and 436 families residing in the township. The population density was 56.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,669 housing units at an average density of 70.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.00% White, 0.30% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 671 households, out of which 12.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.41.

In the township the population was spread out, with 12.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 16.4% from 25 to 44, 36.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,242, and the median income for a family was $34,821. Males had a median income of $31,125 versus $18,523 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,793. About 9.7% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.


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Lyon Township, Roscommon County, Michigan

Lyon Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,252 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Higgins Lake is an unincorporated community within the township at 44.48361°N, -84.77972°W. The Higgins Lake 48627 ZIP Code serves a small portion of the township.
 * Hillcrest is an unincorporated community within the township at 44.46472°N, -84.77306°W.
 * Lyon Manor is an unincorporated community within the township at 44.46139°N, -84.74389°W.
 * Lyon Town Hall is a former settlement founded in 1902 by hotel owner Charles Lyon. The township would later be named after him when it was established in 1921 from the western section of Gerrish Township.
 * Tent City is an uninhabited unincorporated community located in the northwest corner of the township at 44.50111°N, -84.82306°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.53 sqmi, of which 29.98 sqmi is land and 6.51 sqmi (17.82%) is water. Lyon Township has a coastline along Higgins Lake.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,462 people, 688 households, and 467 families residing in the township. The population density was 48.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,267 housing units at an average density of 75.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.56% White, 0.14% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 688 households, out of which 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.55.

In the township the population was spread out, with 16.3% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 19.4% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,226, and the median income for a family was $37,875. Males had a median income of $32,237 versus $21,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,232. About 6.4% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Markey Township, Michigan

Markey Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,401 at the 2020 census. The township was created from Gerrish Township on April 21, 1887.

Communities

 * Sharps Corner is an unincorporated community located near South Higgins Lake State Park along the township line with Gerrish Township at 44.42111°N, -84.68361°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.10 sqmi, of which 28.73 sqmi is land and 7.37 sqmi (20.42%) is water.

Markey Township has a coastline on Houghton Lake to the south, as well as a small portion on Marl Lake and South Higgins Lake State Park to the north. The Cut River flows from Marl Lake down to Houghton Lake within Markey Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,424 people, 1,100 households, and 764 families residing in the township. The population density was 83.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,396 housing units at an average density of 82.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.06% White, 0.37% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

There were 1,100 households, out of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.60.

In the township the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 18.3% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $29,505, and the median income for a family was $34,392. Males had a median income of $32,462 versus $18,864 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,213. About 6.2% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Markey Township, Michigan


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Nester Township, Michigan

Nester Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 262 at the 2020 census.

Nester was named after Thomas Nester, a businessperson in the local logging industry. The township contains the Eggleston School, the only property in the county listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Communities

 * Achill is a former settlement that had its own post office from December 10, 1878 until June 11, 1884.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 72.26 sqmi, of which 71.35 sqmi is land and 0.91 sqmi (1.26%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 263 people, 119 households, and 91 families residing in the township. The population density was 3.7 per square mile (1.4/km$2$). There were 441 housing units at an average density of 6.2 per square mile (2.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.48% White, 1.14% Asian, and 0.38% from two or more races.

There were 119 households, out of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.55.

In the township the population was spread out, with 15.2% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 40.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $21,806 versus $31,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,645. About 10.4% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.3% of those 65 or over.

title: Nester Township, Michigan


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Prudenville, Michigan

Prudenville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,643 at the 2020 census. Prudenville is located within Denton Township.

History
The area received its first post office on September 6, 1875 under the name Prudenville, and it was soon changed to the name Edna on January 10, 1876. The name Edna existed until it was changed back to Prudenville on January 14, 1886. The Prudenville post office was discontinued on August 15, 1911, but reestablished 10 years later on August 30, 1921. The post office remains in operation and is located at 899 West Houghton Lake Drive (M-55).

The Homestead Act of 1862, which granted free land to travelers moving west, prompted settlers to the Prudenville area in 1870 due to its plentiful lumber resources. The growing community was named after early developer Peter Pruden, and the community grew to include a post office, two hotels, many businesses, and a school. In 1882, the Roscommon Lumber Company built a "stand-alone" trestle railroad to assist logging crews in pushing timber into the east bay of Houghton Lake. The logs were floated across the lake into the draining Muskegon River and further down the river to the mills of Muskegon on the shores of Lake Michigan. During its operation from 1882 to 1887, the company employed 700 workers and logged 175 million board feet of white and Norway pine.

In 2004, the Roscommon Lumber Company and the community of Prudenville were dually listed as a Michigan State Historic Site. A historic marker was dedicated in Trestle Park on September 6, 2014.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.72 sqmi, of which 2.85 sqmi is land and 0.87 sqmi (23.38%) is water.

Prudenville has its own post office with the 48651 ZIP Code. The Prudenville post office serves most of Denton Township and smaller portions of Roscommon Township to the south, Nester Township to the southwest, and Backus Township and Higgins Township to the northeast. Prudenville is an unincorporated community listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes only, and the community itself has no legal autonomy as an incorporated municipality. The western portion of the Prudenville CDP also includes a small portion of the Houghton Lake 48629 ZIP Code.

Prudenville is considered part of the Northern Michigan region. It is located on the southeast shores of Houghton Lake, which is the state's largest inland lake. Portions of the Au Sable State Forest (Roscommon State Forest Management Unit) and Backus Creek State Game Area are within close proximity.

Major highways

 * is known locally as S. Gladwin Road; briefly runs concurrent with M-55 before continuing north as E. Houghton Lake Drive
 * is known locally as W. Houghton Lake Drive and then exiting under the name W. West Branch Road
 * , located just east of the boundaries of the Prudenville CDP

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,737 people, 818 households, and 542 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 620.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,395 housing units at an average density of 498.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.39% White, 0.12% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 819 households, out of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.58.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 28.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $29,821, and the median income for a family was $36,313. Males had a median income of $34,135 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,018. About 9.4% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Prudenville, Michigan


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Richfield Township, Roscommon County, Michigan

Richfield Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,545 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Artesia Beach is an unincorporated community located on the southwest shores of Lake St. Helen on the township line with Higgins Township at 44.35639°N, -84.49167°W.
 * Au Sable River Park is an unincorporated community located along the South Branch of the Au Sable River at 44.40333°N, -84.46028°W.
 * Geels is an unincorporated community located in the northwest corner of the township at 44.42194°N, -84.48361°W. Geels was founded along the Michigan Central Railroad as a midway point between Roscommon and St. Helen.  A post office opened on May 18, 1914 but is no longer in operation.
 * Maple Valley is an unincorporated community located along the township line with Backus Township at 44.30528°N, -84.49111°W. Maple Valley began as a settlement in 1907.
 * St. Helen is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located within the township.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 73.00 sqmi, of which 68.98 sqmi is land and 4.02 sqmi (5.51%) is water.

The majority of Lake St. Helen is located within Richfield Township. The Marsh Creek / Beaver Lake Flooding State Wildlife Management Area is also located within the township.

Major highways

 * runs west–east through the central portion of the township.
 * runs concurrent with Interstate 75 through the township.
 * is a short county-designated highway within the township.
 * runs through the township.
 * M-76_1948.svg M-76 is a former state highway that was commissioned from 1919–1973. It has various local names but may still carry the Old M-76 name.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,139 people, 1,896 households, and 1,239 families residing in the township. The population density was 60.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,760 housing units at an average density of 54.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.99% White, 0.07% African American, 0.89% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,896 households, out of which 19.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 25.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $26,806, and the median income for a family was $32,241. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $21,113 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,282. 15.9% of the population and 10.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.6% of those under the age of 18 and 7.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.


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Roscommon, Michigan

Roscommon is a village in and the county seat of Roscommon County, Michigan, United States. The population was 981 at the 2020 census.

History
The community of Roscommon was first settled as early as 1845 by George Robinson of Detroit shortly after Roscommon County was organized in 1840. The community was named after the county, which itself was named after County Roscommon in Ireland. The Roscommon post office was established on January 9, 1873, with Alfred Bennett serving as the first postmaster. In 1875, Roscommon became the county seat and incorporated as a village in 1882.

Beginning in 1979, the annual Michigan's Firemen's Memorial Festival is held in Roscommon and commemorates firefighters who died while protecting their communities.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.66 sqmi, of which 1.65 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi (0.60%) is water.

Roscommon is within close proximity of three state parks: South Higgins Lake State Park, North Higgins Lake State Park, and Hartwick Pines State Park. A 160 acre parcel within the Au Sable State Forest, referred to as the Roscommon Red Pines, is 8 mi east of Roscommon. It is an old-growth stand of red pines. The South Branch of the Au Sable River passes through the village and is a popular destination for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.

The village of Roscommon is located within Higgins Township in the northern portion of the county. Roscommon has its own post office with the 48653 ZIP Code, which also serves all of Gerrish Township, most of Lyon Township, and smaller areas extending into Lake Township, Markey Township, and Au Sable Township. It also serves portions of South Branch Township and Beaver Creek Township to the north in Crawford County.

Major highways

 * passes about 2.0 mi south of the village and is accessible via exit 239 (M-18, also known as North Roscommon Road at this point).
 * runs concurrent with M-18 from exit 239.
 * runs through the center of the village.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Roscommon was 103 F on June 19, 1995, while the coldest temperature recorded was -34 F on February 17, 1979.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,075 people, 423 households, and 233 families living in the village. The population density was 721.5 PD/sqmi. There were 507 housing units at an average density of 340.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 423 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.9% were non-families. 42.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 43.6 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,133 people, 436 households, and 235 families living in the village. The population density was 695.1 PD/sqmi. There were 491 housing units at an average density of 301.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.03% White, 1.24% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.44% Asian, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.

There were 436 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.9% were non-families. 40.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,229, and the median income for a family was $33,929. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $18,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,746. About 19.3% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The village of Roscommon is served by Roscommon Area Public Schools, which has a single main campus located just to the west of the village in Gerrish Township.

Notable people

 * Ralph Ostling, politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives

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Roscommon Township, Michigan

Roscommon Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,397 at the 2020 census.

The village of Roscommon is located to the northeast in Higgins Township.

Communities

 * Houghton Lake is a census-designated place and unincorporated community at 44.31472°N, -84.76472°W along the southwest side of Houghton Lake. The community also extends north into Lake Township and east into Denton Township.
 * Houghton Lake Heights is an unincorporated community within the larger census-designated community of Houghton Lake at 44.3275°N, -84.77444°W.
 * Loxley is an unincorporated community within the township at 44.27°N, -84.79722°W. Loxley began as a mill and lumber camp settlement in 1904 and was named after Loxley, England.  A post office operated in Loxley from January 29, 1904 until about 1917.
 * Nellsville is an unincorporated community on the northern border of the township at 44.33583°N, -84.81333°W. The community is centered along M-55, which forms the boundary with Lake Township, and is just west of U.S. Route 127.  The community was founded in 1906 and named after Roscommon Township supervisor Edward Nelson.  A post office operated in Nellsville from August 20, 1906 until 1927.
 * Verncroft is a former settlement located in the southwest corner of the county. A now-defunct rural post office was established here on September 26, 1914.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 108.32 sqmi, of which 103.32 sqmi is land and 5.00 sqmi (4.62%) is water.

The township is located at the southwest end of Houghton Lake.

Major highways

 * runs south–north through the township.
 * runs along the southeastern boundary of the township.
 * runs along the northern portion of the township along Houghton Lake.

Airport

 * Airport Sign.svg Houghton Lake State Airport is located in the northwest corner of the township near the intersection of M-55 and Old U.S. Highway 27.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,249 people, 1,716 households, and 1,158 families residing in the township. The population density was 40.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,678 housing units at an average density of 25.8 per square mile (9.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.60% White, 0.80% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 1,716 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $28,805, and the median income for a family was $32,426. Males had a median income of $26,793 versus $16,559 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,508. About 8.4% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Roscommon Township, Michigan


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St. Helen, Michigan

St. Helen is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,735 at the 2020 census. St. Helen is located within Richfield Township.

History
In the 1870s, lumber baron Henry Stephens established a large lumber operation at St. Helen, considered at the time to be among the largest and best equipped in the state. The mills were estimated to have produced more than 1 billion board feet (2,000,000 m3) of lumber within a period of fourteen years. Most of the logs were moved by river, but lumber was also moved by rail.

The St. Helen Development Company was organized to sell land and promote development of the area, and over seven years sold 80,000 acre of land and helped to build more than 30 mi of roads and over 80 mi of fencing.

St. Helen was named after the lake. It is believed that French voyageurs named it after Saint Helena of Constantinople, mother of Emperor Constantine.

The Detroit, Bay City and Alpena Railroad (later the Michigan Central, then the Detroit and Mackinac Railway and presently the Lake State Railway Company) built a line through the area with a station at St. Helen. M-76 passes through St. Helen and portions are still signed as "Old 76".

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.62 sqmi, of which 5.73 sqmi is land and 0.89 sqmi (13.44%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,993 people, 1,380 households, and 873 families residing in the community. The population density was 229.3/km$2$ (593.6/mi$2$). There were 2,617 housing units at an average density of 200.5/km$2$ (519.1/mi$2$). The racial makeup of the community was 98.46% White, 0.07% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,380 households, out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the community the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $24,104, and the median income for a family was $30,268. Males had a median income of $30,521 versus $20,461 for females. The per capita income for the community was $17,198. 19.5% of the population and 12.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 32.6% were under the age of 18 and 9.1% were 65 or older.

Notable people

 * Charlton Heston spent part of his childhood in St. Helen.  The Charlton Heston Academy in St. Helen is named after him.

title: St. Helen, Michigan


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Albee Township, Michigan

Albee Township is a civil township of Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the township population was 2,046. Albee Township was established in 1863.

Communities

 * Albee was settled in 1855.
 * Alicia is an unincorporated community in the township at Bishop and Alicia Roads at 43.27083°N, -84.0325°W. A post office operated from January 26, 1904, until May 31, 1947.
 * Carbon had a post office from 1899 until 1903. In this part of the township there were coal mines.
 * McDonough Corners, or Mc Donagh, is a location in the township at Fergus and Bishop Roads at 43.25611°N, -84.03194°W. A post office named McDonough operated from August 8, 1892, until June 30, 1903.
 * Luce is an unincorporated community in the township at its western border with St. Charles Township at Burt and Gasper Roads. A post office operated from March 31, 1890, until January 15, 1914.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 36.1 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.14%) is water. Misteguay Creek flows northward through the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,338 people, 796 households, and 643 families residing in the township. The population density was 64.8 PD/sqmi. There were 863 housing units at an average density of 23.9 per square mile (9.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 93.03% White, 1.92% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 2.44% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.99% of the population.

There were 796 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,000, and the median income for a family was $43,917. Males had a median income of $38,000 versus $22,008 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,415. About 6.5% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Albee Township, Michigan


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Birch Run, Michigan

Birch Run is a village in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,553 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Birch Run Township.

History
Birch Run was established in 1852 as a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad. It was given a post office in 1954. In 1954, it was incorporated as a village.

Birch Run was founded as a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad by John Moore, its first postmaster, in 1852. It was named after its creek, which runs through a large birch area. In 1863, the town was renamed Deer Lick and remained so until 1868 when it reverted to Birch Run. Birch Run was incorporated as a village in 1955.

Birch Run was the home of the Great Lakes Storm, a defunct member of the Continental Basketball Association. The Storm played in the Birch Run Expo Center from 2001 until they disbanded in 2005.

Places of interest
Birch Run Premium Outlets, opened in 1986, is the largest outlet mall in the Midwest. As of November 2017, the mall has 108 stores and 3 restaurants on property.

Education
The Birch Run Area School District serves the village of Birch Run, Birch Run Township and Taymouth Township.

Birch Run's athletic teams are known as the Panthers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.91 sqmi, of which 1.89 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,555 people, 655 households, and 398 families living in the village. The population density was 822.8 PD/sqmi. There were 714 housing units at an average density of 377.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.9% White, 1.1% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 655 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the village was 34.6 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,653 people, 699 households, and 459 families living in the village. The population density was 861.5 PD/sqmi. There were 726 housing units at an average density of 378.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.64% White, 0.42% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.91% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.27% of the population.

There were 699 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,685, and the median income for a family was $48,553. Males had a median income of $35,547 versus $28,512 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,631. About 3.8% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those of the age 65, or over.

title: Birch Run, Michigan


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Birch Run Township, Michigan

Birch Run Township is a civil township of Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the township population was 5,888. The village of Birch Run is located within the township.

History
Birth Run Township was established in 1853. Joseph Matheson was elected the first supervisor with 18 votes to 17 for Proctor Williams, at whose house the initial election was held.

On July 7, 1870, a U.S. Post Office opened at the county line with Genesee County on the north side of Wilard Road at the rail tracks as Hughesville. On February 17, 1875, Hughesville Post Office was renamed County Line. In 1885, County Line was renamed to Countyline. The Countyline Post Office was closed on Oct 14, 1904.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,191 people, 2,327 households, and 1,780 families residing in the township. The population density was 173.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,414 housing units at an average density of 67.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.96% White, 0.48% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.60% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.18% of the population.

There were 2,327 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,538, and the median income for a family was $54,149. Males had a median income of $41,947 versus $26,781 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,984. About 4.1% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Birch Run Area School District serves the village of Birch Run, the majority of Birch Run Township and Taymouth Township. The remainder of Birch Run Township, approximately 8.5 square miles, is served by the Frankenmuth School District. Roughly a third square mile is covered by the Clio Area School District.

Birch Run's athletic teams are nicknamed the Panthers.

title: Birch Run Township, Michigan


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Blumfield Township, Michigan

Blumfield Township is a civil township of Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the township population was 1,874.

History
Blumfield Township was founded in 1853 by Carl Post and George F. Veenfliet named after Robert Blum. It was the site of one sawmill and several farms around 1880. At that point it had been primarily settled by immigrants from Germany. Most of these immigrants were people who had favored the 1848 reforms and left in the wake of their suppression.}

Communities

 * Arthur, or Blumfield Junction was a small community with a station on a branch of the Michigan Central Railroad. A post office operated as Blumfield Junction from May 31, 1862 to October 20, 1880. It reopened as Arthur and operated from December 1880 until October 1904. It was located on M-15 between the junctions with M-81 to the north and M-83 to the south.
 * Blumfield Corners is a small unincorporated community on M-15 at Block Road a few miles northwest of Richville and about a mile east of the junction with M-83 and about a mile north of M-46 at 43.42417°N, -83.71833°W
 * Frankentrost (once also called Trostville) is a small unincorporated community at M-46 and Mueller Road a few miles west the junction with M-83 at 43.40722°N, -83.79194°W. It was established in 1847 by a community of Lutheran immigrants from Bavaria.
 * The village of Reese is over the eastern boundary in Tuscola County, though some development is in the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,014 people, 726 households, and 598 families residing in the township. The population density was 56.5 PD/sqmi. There were 757 housing units at an average density of 21.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.56% White, 0.25% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 726 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.9% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,182, and the median income for a family was $55,750. Males had a median income of $46,875 versus $29,444 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,514. About 2.5% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Richard Veenfliet

title: Blumfield Township, Michigan


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Brady Township, Saginaw County, Michigan

Brady Township is a civil township of Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the township population was 2,142.

History
The first school in what is now Brady Township was established in 1855. The Township itself was organized in 1856.

Communities

 * Brady Center is an unincorporated community in the township at the intersection of Peet and Hemlock Roads at 43.1725°N, -84.22722°W.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.8 sqmi, of which 36.8 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.08%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,344 people, 862 households, and 655 families residing in the township. The population density was 63.8 PD/sqmi. There were 904 housing units at an average density of 24.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.44% White, 0.55% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.56% of the population.

There were 862 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,565, and the median income for a family was $42,196. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $21,635 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,723. About 5.0% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Brant Township, Michigan

Brant Township is a civil township of Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the township population was 1,842.

History
Brant Township was organized in 1858. Thomas Berry was elected the first supervisor that year.

Communities

 * Brant is an unincorporated community in the township at the intersection of Brant and Hemlock Roads at 43.25917°N, -84.22972°W. The Brant post office, with ZIP code 48614, opened March 17, 1884, The office serves the western portions of Brant Township as well as most of Marion Township, and small areas of Chapin Township to the south of Marion and Hamilton Township to the west of Marion in Gratiot County.
 * Chesaning Township is to the southeast, and the Chesaning post office, with ZIP code 48616, also serves the southern part of Brant Township.
 * The village of St. Charles is adjacent to the northeast, and incorporates some land from the township. The St. Charles post office, with ZIP code 48655, also serves northern and eastern Brant Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.1 sqmi, of which 37.1 sqmi is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,023 people, 701 households, and 567 families residing in the township. The population density was 54.6 PD/sqmi. There were 734 housing units at an average density of 19.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.73% White, 0.10% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.79% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88% of the population.

There were 701 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $46,157, and the median income for a family was $49,438. Males had a median income of $42,167 versus $23,929 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,400. About 7.0% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Brant Township, Michigan


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Bridgeport, Michigan

Bridgeport is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The CDP had a population of 6,571 at the 2020 census. The community is located within Bridgeport Township.

As an unincorporated community, Bridgeport has no legal autonomy of its own but does have its own post office with the 48722 ZIP Code.

History
The settlement was first known as Cass Bend due to a sharp bend along the Cass River, and a post office named Bridgeport began operating here on October 12, 1836 in the Michigan Territory. The name Bridgeport was derived from the numerous bridges that crossed the river at this point. The post office changed its name to Cass Bridge on January 30, 1864 but was later closed on January 30, 1904. The township itself also had a post office named Bridgeport Centre, which began operating on August 1, 1851. In 1880, this post office was renamed Bridgeport and has remained in operation ever since.

The Bugai Site and Schmidt Site are restricted archaeological sites near Bridgeport. The State Street Bridge is a historic bridge constructed in 1906 across the Cass River. These three locations are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the U.S Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.45 sqmi, of which 8.40 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi (0.59%) is water.

The community is located approximately halfway between the cities of Saginaw to the northwest and Frankenmuth to the east. The Cass River flows through the center of the community.

Major highways

 * / runs south–north through the western portion of the community and has access points at Dixie Highway exit 144A and 144B.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,849 people, 3,022 households, and 2,106 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 941.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,136 housing units at an average density of 376.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 64.05% White, 28.59% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 3.83% from other races, and 2.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.29% of the population.

There were 3,022 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,515, and the median income for a family was $45,691. Males had a median income of $36,825 versus $22,790 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,797. About 9.1% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Bridgeport is served by Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District, and Bridgeport High School is located within the community.

Notable people

 * Monty Brown, retired professional wrestler and American football player
 * Ferdinand Brucker, lawyer and politician
 * David R. Gilmour, diplomat and current Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea
 * David Haas, author and composer of contemporary Catholic liturgical music

title: Bridgeport, Michigan


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Bridgeport Charter Township, Michigan

Bridgeport Charter Township is a charter township of Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,104 at the 2020 census.

History
Bridgeport Township was established in 1848. A sawmill was built there in 1849. By the mid-1860s there was also a shingle mill, three shingle factories and a salt well. By the 1880s the area had shifted to farming with the only mill being a grist mill built in 1878 by John and Martin Messner.

Geography
Bridgeport is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community covering the township from the city of Saginaw in the northwest, south along Interstate 75 to the center of the township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.7 sqmi, of which 34.6 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.23%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,709 people, 4,488 households, and 3,235 families residing in the township. The population density was 338.1 PD/sqmi. There were 4,669 housing units at an average density of 134.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 72.58% White, 20.65% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.26% from other races, and 2.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.05% of the population.

There were 4,488 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,765, and the median income for a family was $46,360. Males had a median income of $37,727 versus $23,228 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,760. About 7.3% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District operates public schools in the area.

title: Bridgeport Charter Township, Michigan


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Buena Vista, Michigan

Buena Vista is an unincorporated community  and census-designated place (CDP) within Buena Vista Charter Township, Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The U.S. Census Bureau has defined a census-designated place (CDP) with the same name for statistical purposes. The CDP has no official status as a municipality and the boundaries defined by the Census Bureau may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the Buena Vista area. The CDP consists of an area adjacent to the city of Saginaw on its east side and mostly east of Interstate 75. The population was 7,845 at the 2000 census.

History
Buena Vista began in 1846 when Curtis Emerson bought an abandoned mill here and created a settlement around it. It was named to commemorate Zachary Taylor's then recent victory at the Battle of Buena Vista.

On July 30, 2013, the Saginaw Intermediate School District Board of Trustees officially dissolved the Buena Vista School District with the district area being split up between three other districts.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.5 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,845 people, 2,905 households, and 2,077 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,750.6 PD/sqmi. There were 3,192 housing units at an average density of 712.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 22.51% White, 69.27% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.91% from other races, and 2.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.82% of the population.

There were 2,905 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.5% were married couples living together, 31.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,689, and the median income for a family was $30,118. Males had a median income of $29,000 versus $23,866 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,243. About 22.4% of families and 22.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.7% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The CDP is mostly within the Saginaw City School District. Portions south of Hess Avenue are within the Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District.

title: Buena Vista, Michigan


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Buena Vista Charter Township, Michigan

Buena Vista Charter Township is a charter township of Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Per the 2020 census, the population was 7,664.

History
This area was known to the Ojibwe as Tik-wak-baw-hawning.

On July 30, 2013, the Saginaw Intermediate School District Board of Trustees officially dissolved Buena Vista School District with its area split up between three other districts: Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District (135 students), Saginaw City School District (260) or Frankenmuth School District.

Communities

 * Buena Vista is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in the township.
 * Crow Island is an unincorporated community in the township on Crow Island Road between M-13 and Hack Road. A post office opened February 6, 1882, and closed March 13, 1883. The office was reestablished May 3, 1883, until closing on March 15, 1895.
 * Fifield was a settlement with a railroad station on the Pere Marquette Railroad. It was centered around a sawmill and had a post office from 1898 until 1900.
 * Robin Glen-Indiantown is a census-designated place (CDP) in the township containing the unincorporated community of Indiantown.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, of which 36.0 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.63%) is water.

2000 Census
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,318 people, 3,870 households, and 2,743 families residing in the township. The population density was 286.7 PD/sqmi. There were 4,211 housing units at an average density of 117.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 37.00% White, 55.57% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.30% from other races, and 2.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.11% of the population.

There were 3,870 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 27.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,339, and the median income for a family was $32,851. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $22,775 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,636. About 19.7% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.6% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The township is governed under a modified Council–manager government where the township manager only takes over most of the duties of the supervisor.

title: Buena Vista Charter Township, Michigan