text:
Argentine, Michigan

Argentine is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Argentine Township, Genesee County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,685 as of the 2020 census, up from 2,525 at the 2010 census. It was first settled in 1836.

The area included in the CDP is the southeast corner of Argentine Township. The city of Linden is to the east, and the Linden ZIP code 48451 also serves Argentine.

History
The first settlers, Jame H. Murray and William Lobdell, arrived in 1836. A post office, "Booton", was opened on November 1, 1837, with Murray as the first postmaster. The post office was renamed "Argentine" on March 30, 1942, due to a similarly named post office. The community was platted by Dr. Isaac Wixom in 1844.

Geography
Argentine is in southern Genesee County, in the southeast corner of Argentine Township. The CDP extends east to the border of Fenton Charter Township, and the southern edge of the CDP follows the Genesee–Livingston County line. The CDP includes the Genesee County portion of Lobdell Lake and its surroundings, and extends west to include Murray Lake and north to the Shiawassee River. The center of the community is at the intersection of Silver Lake Road and South Seymour Road, at the northwest end of Lobdell Lake. Silver Lake Road leads northeast 4 mi to Linden and northwest 6 mi to Byron, while South Seymour Road leads south into Livingston County, where it becomes Argentine Road.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Argentine CDP has a total area of 8.5 km2, of which 6.1 km2 is land and 2.4 km2, or 27.73%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,285 people, 843 households, and 638 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 920.7 PD/sqmi. There were 964 housing units at an average density of 388.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.72% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% of the population.

There were 843 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $61,675, and the median income for a family was $71,875. Males had a median income of $56,146 versus $31,864 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,145. About 2.0% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Argentine, Michigan


text:
Argentine Township, Michigan

Argentine Township is a civil township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 7,091, up from 6,912 at the 2010 census.

Communities

 * Argentine is an unincorporated community on Lobdell Lake in the southeast of the township at 42.79139°N, -83.84639°W. A census-designated place with the same name is defined as a somewhat larger area around the community.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 sqmi, of which 35.1 sqmi is land and 1.2 sqmi (3.33%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 6,521 people, 2,293 households, and 1,806 families in the township. The population density was 185.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,493 housing units at an average density of 71.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.21% White, 0.23% African American, 0.84% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17%.

Of the 2,293 households, 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 16.0% of households were one person, and 3.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median household income was $60,641 and the median family income was $65,764. Males had a median income of $52,742 versus $32,328 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,343. About 1.7% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

license: Creative Commons - Attribution Share-Alike - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

title: Argentine Township, Michigan


text:
Grootegast

Grootegast (Grodegast; Gruttegast) is a village and former municipality in the northeastern Netherlands. It is the sister city of Kingston, Tasmania. The municipality was merged into the municipality of Westerkwartier on 1 January 2019.

Geography

The former municipality contained the population centres: Doezum, Enumatil, Faan, Grootegast, Kornhorn, Lutjegast, Niekerk, Oldekerk, Opende, Sebaldeburen. In some of these villages, they still speak the West Frisian language.

History
The village originated around the year 1000 (as Majorgast) and was profiled from 1400 onwards as the counterpart of Lutjegast. The village contains a 17th-century church, the so-called Witte Kerkje ('Little White Church'). This church was restored in 1829.

Grootegast was the main village of the former municipality. The name of the village refers to a gast or gaast, a higher, sandy ridge in an otherwise swampy area. Groot is Dutch for 'large'.

Dialect
The Grootegasters dialect, or Westerkwartiers, is clearly a borderline case. Linguistically, the influences of three provinces are noticeable: the dialect is a variant of Gronings, but in terms of intelligibility it is more like Drents; however, the accent and grammar sound rather Frisian, which can be explained by the fact that almost all of Lutjegast still spoke Frisian 100 years ago. Being a border village of Lutjegast, Frisian influence is still noticeable today in the number of villagers of Frisian origin and the many business and social contacts with Friesland.

Notable people

 * Cornelius Van Til (1895–1987), theologian
 * Ron Groenewoud (1937), football player

title: Grootegast


text:
Atlas Township, Michigan

Atlas Township is a civil township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 8,352, up from 7,993 at the 2010 census.

Communities

 * Atlas is an unincorporated community in the township, about 10 mi southeast of Flint and about a mile north of Goodrich at 42.93778°N, -83.53444°W. The ZIP code is 48411 and the elevation is 846 ft above sea level. Its first postmaster was Norman Davison when Davisonville in 1837 was within Lapeer County in Michigan Territory. It was formerly known as Davisonville in 1873, while the post office was known as Atlas.
 * The Village of Goodrich is at the center of the township. The ZIP code is 48438.
 * The northeast corner of the township is considered to be part of the Flint suburban area.
 * Kipp Corners is an unincorporated community in the township south of Kipp Road on M-15 and Horton Road.

History
Atlas Township was organized in 1836 as part of Lapeer County, and was one of the earliest townships in this region to receive settlers. The first settler was Asa Farrar, who, in September, 1839, purchased land on section 18 and built a log house upon it the same year. He was a brother of Pearson Farrar, who settled the same year in Grand Blanc upon an adjacent section. They came from Monroe County, New York. The first birth and the first marriage in the township occurred in Asa Farrar's family, respectively, in 1833 and 1834.

In 1831, Norman Davison settled on the banks of Kearsley Creek in section 8 starting the Davisonville settlement. Soon, the settlement was the center of the township's development. The mills were built in 1833 (saw-mill) and 1836 (grist-mill).

Goodrich was started in September 1835 with Moses and Enos Goodrich purchasing over one thousand acres near the center of the township and building a log cabin before fetching their family. The township was detached from Lapeer County and added to Genesee County in 1843.

On October 9, 1862, a post office was opened at Kipps Corner and lasted until closed on November 6, 1871.

In 2024, Atlas Township was hit by a strong tornado, which was ultimately rated EF3. It ended up snapping multiple trees, blowing two garage doors out and stripping a roof partially off of a home. The tornado reached peaked intensity as it continued into an industrial complex, blowing out walls and inflicting significant roof loss. After exiting the industrial complex, the tornado snapped or uprooted pine trees before lifting.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi (1.67%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,257 people, 2,442 households, and 2,053 families residing in the township. The population density was 205.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,554 housing units at an average density of 72.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.56% White, 0.33% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 2,442 households, out of which 44.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $73,720, and the median income for a family was $78,349. Males had a median income of $59,213 versus $32,156 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,960. About 2.6% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Atlas Township, Michigan


text:
Beecher, Michigan

Beecher (or also, Beecher Metropolitan District ) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It was first listed as a CDP in 2000. Per the 2020 census, the population was 8,840.

The CDP area is situated on the east side of Mount Morris Township where Interstate 475 turns westward between the cities of Flint and Mount Morris. The eastern one-third of the CDP is in the western part of Genesee Township.

The name "Beecher" is used for a number of institutions covering some part of the census-designated place: Beecher Community School District, Beecher Fire Department and Beecher Metropolitan Water and Sewer District.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.3 km2, of which 0.05 sqkm, or 0.32%, is water. The southern part of the CDP is served by the Flint ZIP codes of 48504 and 48505. The northern portion is served by the Mount Morris ZIP code 48458.

Beecher Road runs through Genesee County, but it lies mostly in Flint Township and Clayton Township and not Beecher itself.

2020 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,793 people, 4,476 households, and 3,280 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,159.8 PD/sqmi. There were 5,002 housing units at an average density of 844.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 65.90% White, 28.01% Black or African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.92% from other races, and 3.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.96% of the population.

There were 4,476 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.6% were married couples living together, 33.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,925, and the median income for a family was $26,500. Males had a median income of $29,150 versus $21,870 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,484. About 25.0% of families and 30.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.0% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over. Due to the schools' mascot, the Buccaneers, the area is also known as Buc-town.

Beecher tornado
At about 8:30 pm, on Monday evening, June 8, 1953, a tornado touched down near the intersection of W. Coldwater and North Linden roads, just north of Flint. Before the storm left Genesee County, 116 people died in the Beecher district. A track of destruction 0.5 mi wide was left.

The slow-moving tornado wrecked 340 houses, severely damaged many others, and injured 844 persons. The major damage was concentrated between Clio Road and N. Dort Highway. This area contained mostly small homes with some businesses and a high school. It is ranked the 10th deadliest tornado in U. S. history, being displaced from 9th position in spring 2011 by the Joplin, Missouri tornado.

Beecher Fire Department
The former Beecher Fire Department (now known as Mt. Morris Township Fire Station 3) is one of three stations in Mount Morris Township, Michigan. The station serves the Beecher area (5 sqmi and population of 21,000) within the Township.

The department was founded in 1948 and operated independently of the other two stations until recently.

Beecher Metropolitan Water and Sewer District
The Beecher Metropolitan Water and Sewer District is a special district for water and sewer serving generally the same area as the Beecher Community School District with 4,500 homes. A district board of five elected members oversees operation. The district's source of water is underground wells.

The District was formed in 1938. Heavy rains in April 2009 led to the district reporting 5,000 gallons spilling into the Hughes Drain, which drains into the Flint River.

In August 2009, all members of the board were discovered to have taken a 19-day, $36,000 trip to San Diego, California, for a four-day American Water Works Association conference. After the nonrenewal of administrator Richard Wurtz's contract, language was submitted to recall three of the five board members: Leo McClain, Sheila Thorn and Jackie Corlew. The Genesee County Election Commission approved the language that included the reasons of misusing District funds and "for causing embarrassment to Beecher area residents".

Notable people

 * Carl Banks, linebacker for the New York Giants, Washington Redskins, and Cleveland Browns; graduate of Beecher High School
 * Courtney Hawkins, wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers; graduated high school in Beecher
 * Carol Yager, among the most severely obese people in history
 * Jaylein Auther-Henry Cantrell, rapper known by his stage name, YN Jay

title: Beecher, Michigan


text:
Burton, Michigan

Burton is a city in Genesee County in the state of Michigan and a suburb of Flint. The population was 29,999 at the 2010 census, making Burton the second largest city in Genesee County.

Neighborhoods

 * Belsay is on Belsay Road at the rail track north of I-69 and Court Street and south of Davison Road.43.02639°N, -83.59583°W.
 * Lapeer Heights is at Belsay Road and Roberta Road and south of Lapeer Road.43.00861°N, -83.595°W.

History
Although there were Native Americans and trappers whom lived on land earlier, and even some who attempted to settle by there, many of the original settlers of Burton came from the towns of Adams and Henderson in Jefferson County, New York. For 20 years, this area was known as the Atherton settlement, after brothers Shubael and Perus Atherton and nephew Pliny Atherton Skinner (and later joined by another brother, Adonijah), who settled on the Thread Creek in 1835. Atherton descendants still live in Burton in 2014.

Township
The City of Burton was organized as Burton Township, in 1855. Burton Township had first been a part of Flint Township. The North part of Burton was part of Kearsley Township along with the Southern part of Genesee Township from 1839 until 1843 when the township was merged back (for school purposes) into Flint Township. When the City of Flint incorporated, Burton Township was separated from Flint Township by the Genesee County Board of Supervisors on October 12, 1855, although the first township meeting did not take place until April 7, 1856, which is sometimes taken as the actual date of organization. On December 13, 1861, a post office was opened with Horace L. Donelson as postmaster and only operated until August 6 of the next year.

Over the years, large portions of the northern and western sides of the township were annexed by the City of Flint for revenues.

City
On May 16, 1972, township residents voted to incorporate and the City of Burton was officially formed July 1 of that year. Burton began receiving Karegnondi Water Authority water treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division on December 15, 2017.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.43 sqmi, of which 23.36 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 29,715 people, 12,275 households, and 7,433 families living in the city. The population density was 1272.2 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.8% White, 8.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 12,275 households, of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family was 2.98.

The median age of the city was 42.6. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 29,999 people, 11,964 households, and 8,041 families living in the city. The population density was 1284.2 PD/sqmi. There were 13,075 housing units at an average density of 559.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% White, 7.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 11,964 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 30,308 people, 11,699 households, and 8,165 families living in the city. The population density was 1,291.3 PD/sqmi. There were 12,348 housing units at an average density of 526.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.09% White, 3.55% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.

There were 11,699 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% 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 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,050, and the median income for a family was $50,332. Males had a median income of $41,433 versus $27,601 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,548. About 5.5% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Burton has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

Notable people

 * Sumner Howard, politician and jurist in Michigan and Arizona
 * Froggy Fresh, musician
 * Nick Khouri, economic advisor and 46th Treasurer of Michigan
 * Jill Parr, contemporary Christian musician
 * Nedra Pickler, journalist
 * Dan Skuta, NFL linebacker
 * Paula Zelenko, politician

title: Burton, Michigan


text:
Clayton Township, Genesee County, Michigan

Clayton Charter Township, or more officially Charter Township of Clayton, is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,460 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The Village of Lennon is partially within the township on the western border.

History
In the Northeast area of the township on November 2, 1855, the Valeria post office opened with Andrew N. Felt as postmaster. This PO closed on November 21, 1860.

In 2002, the township residents approved a 1-mill tax renewal which was used to start its police department in December ending a contract with Genesee County Sheriff Department. The department started with two full-time and four part-time officers. From 2004 to 2008, the 10 officer department issued over $516 thousand in tickets making it one of the top three in Genesee County not considering the City of Flint.

On November 3, 2009, a successful recall took place removing the township supervisor, Bruce Beatty, and two trustees, Glenn Huffman and Chuck Shinouskis.

Additional public safety millage request were placed on the ballot due to falling property value thus revenue from the original millage. In May 2011, a 2.2-mill public safety tax request for police and fire, was turned down at the ballot. Individual police and fire millage were on the ballot at February 2012 election with the 1.6 mills for police defeated and the 0.8 mills fire approved. The township made another attempt at a police millage with a 1.9 mill proposal on the November 3, 2015 ballot.

Clayton began receiving Karegnondi Water Authority water treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division on December 15, 2017.

1. Recalled. 2. Resigned. 3. Appointed.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.2 sqmi, all land. The southeast corner is separated from the rest of the township by the city of Swartz Creek. Misteguay Creek has its headwaters in the township.

The Central Michigan Railway runs northeast toward Flushing and, ultimately, Saginaw, and southwest through Lennon toward Durand.

In the late 1980s, the township's land was mostly dedicated to farming. A few subdivisions existed on the north and east sides of the township, closer to urban areas, as well as one in the middle of the township. The Village of Lennon and Swartz Creek Meadows, a mobile home park near the village, were the other built-up areas.

Since then, several large farms have been turned into subdivisions, and large houses have been constructed in more rural sections.

Government
Clayton has a Supervisor-Board style township government with elected supervisor, clerk, treasurer and four trustees. The township has its own police department.

The township and Swartz Creek City cooperate in operating the Swartz Creek Area Fire Department, which has one fire station in each of the two municipalities. The city's Perkins Library, which also serves Clayton and other Townships, is a branch of the Genesee District Library. Clayton is supply by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division with treated Karegnondi Water Authority water. Clayton is supply by Karegnondi Water Authority water treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.

Clayton is part of or served by the following:
 * Genesee County Commissioner District 8
 * Michigan House of Representatives District 51
 * State Senate District 32
 * 67th District Court Division 4
 * Michigan's 5th Congressional District
 * Genesee District Library

Demographics
At the 2010 census, there were 7,581 people, 2,897 households and 2,198 families residing in the township. The population density was 221.67 PD/sqmi. There were 3,097 housing units at an average density of 90.56 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.2% White, 3.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% from Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 2,897 households, of which 20.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% 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 3.01.


text:
Clio, Michigan

Clio is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located entirely within Vienna Township, but is administratively autonomous. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 2,646.

Along with the rest of Genesee County, Clio is part of the Flint metropolitan statistical area.

History
The location was first settled in 1837 by Theodore P. Dean. Originally named Varna after the city's first grain buyer. Pere Marquette Railroad came through and put a station there in 1861. Its name was changed in 1866 to Clio, the muse of history.

On July 23, 2007, Governor Jennifer Granholm announced Clio as a community chosen by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), to take part in the Blueprints for Downtowns program. Clio would receive a comprehensive, market-driven strategy toward developing an action-oriented downtown that would result in economic growth, job creation and private investments. The Blueprints for Downtowns award, were announced to be also received by the communities of Caro and Ypsilanti. Scottville received a similar award to take part in the Cool Cities Michigan Main Street program.

On Monday November 27, 2017, the northern loop set of municipalities, including Clio, began receiving water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline and treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.12 sqmi, of which 1.11 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,646 people, 1,196 households, and 654 families living in the city. The population density was 2383.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,336 housing units at an average density of 1203.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 1.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 1,196 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.0% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% 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 2.93.

The median age in the city was 35.7 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,483 people, 1,093 households, and 659 families living in the city. The population density was 2,109.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,205 housing units at an average density of 1,023.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.49% White, 0.48% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 2.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.22% of the population.

There were 1,093 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,859, and the median income for a family was $42,155. Males had a median income of $37,109 versus $24,706 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,727. About 5.7% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Clio receives water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division. Fire services are provide by the Clio Area Fire Authority, as do Thetford and Vienna Townships, under an authority board.

Clio is within of the following:
 * Genesee County Commissioner District 7
 * Michigan House of Representatives District 48
 * State Senate District 27
 * 67th District Court Division 1
 * Michigan's 5th Congressional District
 * Genesee District Library
 * Clio Area School District

Notable people

 * Cam "Buzz" Brainard, an American voice actor, narrator, and radio personality.
 * John D. Cherry, 60th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (2003 to 2011)

title: Clio, Michigan


text:
Davison, Michigan

Davison is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan and a suburb of Flint. The population was 5,536 at the 2000 census and fell to 5,173 by the 2010 census. Davison is located within Davison Township survey township area (7N 8E), but is administratively autonomous.

Davison was named after Judge Norman Davison, a judge of Lapeer County and a delegate to state constitution convention of 1835. He resided in a nearby hamlet formerly known as Davisonville, now known as Atlas.

Davison Station
Township section 3, 9 and 10 was Davison Station, which was first settled in 1842 by Eleazer Thurston in section 10. The line of the Chicago and Lake Huron Railroad (now Canadian National Railway) through the settlement was finished in 1871 marked the beginning of Davison Station. The first saw mill in the township was also built here that year by Dunn and Darling. The township and the settlement had in 1872 a number of firsts: doctor, L. W. Hanson, merchant Damon Stewart and tavern owned and operated by Henry S. Rising. On 1872-4-10, Davison Station post office open with Stewart as the postmaster. The Free Will Baptist Church, formed in 1859 at and hosted at Herrick Schoolhouse two miles away, moved to a frame church building in the village in 1872.

In 1873, a cheese factory and flouring mill opened. The Davison Station post office was renamed to just Davison on 1893-6-30.

Davison Village
Davison was incorporated as a village on May 20, 1889. On April 30, 1894, part of downtown, dubbed the Rotten Row, caught fire and wiped the section out. By 1895, the village had a Rosemoor Park with a race track used for horse then add cars. In 1916, the village had an auditorium, a state bank, Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges, four churches, the Catholic, the Methodist Episcopal, the Free Methodist and the Baptist. The estimated population was 700. Rosemoor Park began in 1919 hold the county fair every year except one until 1938.

Davison City
Davison separated itself from Davison Township by incorporating as a city on 1938-12-5. In 1943, Rosemoor Park closed permanently. The track's owner in 1946 developed a subdivision on the track property.

In January 2010, it was announced that Davison City Manager Dale Martin and Davison Township, Michigan Supervisor Kurt Soper had begun preliminary meetings discussing the possibility of merging the two municipalities.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.98 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,173 people, 2,371 households, and 1,314 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,617.9 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 1.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

The 2010 census lists 2,371 households, out of which 640 (27%) had children under the age of 18 living with them, 837 (35.3%) were married couples living together, 349 (14.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, and 1,057 (44.6%) were non-families. 936 (39.5%) of all households were made up of individuals, and 492 (18.1%) 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 2.91. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% aged birth to 19, 12.1% from 20 to 29, 12.6% from 30 to 39, 13.1% from 40 to 49, 13% 50 to 59, 11.1% from 60 to 69, and 12.1% who were 70 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years.

According to the American Community Survey, 2010, The median income for a household in the city was $37,793, and the mean income for a household was $48,643. The per capita income for the city was $23,132. About 14.5% of families and 17.5% of the city population were below the poverty line, with 26.6% of those being under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The municipality operates its own well water system.

The city has a council-manager government, with the position of city manager currently being held by Andrea Schroeder. The Davison City Council is composed of 7 members, including the mayor. The Mayor of Davison, a position currently held by Tim Bishop, is mostly titular, with most of the executive power being vested in the city manager.

City Council Members

Notable people

 * Kathleen Flinn, an award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author. Her memoir, Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good about her life growing up in Davison was named a 2015 Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan.
 * Thomas C. Hart, a U.S. Navy admiral and Asiatic Fleet commander during World War II
 * Michael Moore, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, was born in 1954 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Flint, Michigan, spent most of his childhood in Davison, and graduated from Davison High School in 1972.
 * Ken Morrow, professional ice hockey defenseman and Stanley Cup winner who played in the 1980 Miracle on Ice game was raised in Davison.
 * John Sinclair, poet, human rights activist, manager of the MC5, and founder of the anti-racist White Panther Party was raised in Davison.
 * Tim Thomas, NHL goalie

title: Davison, Michigan


text:
Davison Township, Michigan

Township of Davison is a civil township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan consisting of the survey township of North 7 East 8 less the administratively autonomous city of Davison. The population was 20,434 at the 2020 census, up from 19,575 at the 2010 census.

Davison was named after Judge Norman Davison, a judge of Lapeer County and a delegate to state constitution convention of 1835. He resided in a nearby town formerly known as Davisonville, now known as Atlas.

History
The Township was originally in Lapeer County and was formed from portions of Atlas and Richfield townships. Andrew Jesse Seelye visiting his cousin in Waterford, Michigan in 1835 purchase 240 acres in the future Davison Township section 33 in May 1936. Andrew was joined by his brother and sister, Alson and Debby, which all three established permanent residents in 1837. On 1937-3-28, Atlas Township highway commissioners Paul G. Davison and Asa Farrar laid out the first road in the Atlas side of the township along the eastern side of section 31 to the section corner of 17, 18, 19 & 20. Ira Porter permanently settled in section 1 in January 1838 in the Richfield Township uphalf. Goodenough Townsend and other residents of the survey township petitioned the legislature in 1839 to form a civil township government under the name of Middlebury. Since Shiawassee County already had an existing township using that name, the township was formed about 6 April 1840 under a different name, Davison, in honor of Norman Davison (Aug 1786 Ashford CT - 26 Mar 1841 Davisonville, Atlas Twp., MI) who was admired by many in the area. The first township meeting was held on at Townsend's home with Abel Seeley serving as moderator and Townsend elected by the 14 voters to be the first township supervisor. All but two voters held an office. Davison Township was transferred from Lapeer County to Genesee County by act of the state legislature on 1843-3-9. In 1849, the Davison Centre Post Office was established with Townsend serving as postmaster until 1853.

In January, 2010, it was announced that Davison, Michigan City Manager Dale Martin and Davison Township Supervisor Kurt Soper had begun preliminary meetings discussing the possibility of merging the two municipalities.

On Monday November 27, 2017, the northern loop set of municipalities, including Davison, began receiving water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline and treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.7 sqmi, of which 33.5 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.68%) is water.

The primary waterways are Black and Kearsley creeks. Davison Township shares two lakes with the neighboring township in Lapeer County, Elba Township, with Potter Lake (approximately 150 acres) in section 1 and Hasler Lake in section 36. Black Creek begins at Potter Lake in Elba traveling northwest into Richfield Township then turning south in Davison Township then heads west through Davison City to merge into Kearsley Creek near the western border in section 7.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,722 people, 7,455 households, and 4,733 families residing in the township. The population density was 529.1 PD/sqmi. There were 7,853 housing units at an average density of 234.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.30% White, 2.05% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09% of the population.

There were 7,455 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 29.3% 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 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $45,417, and the median income for a family was $57,716. Males had a median income of $45,197 versus $28,942 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,595. About 4.9% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The township receives water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.

Davison is part of the following:
 * Genesee County Commissioner District 3
 * Michigan House of Representatives District 68
 * State Senate District 26
 * 67th District Court Division 2
 * Michigan's 8th Congressional District
 * Genesee District Library

Educational services are primarily provided by Davison Community Schools while small parts of the township are served by Goodrich Area Schools.

title: Davison Township, Michigan


text:
Fenton, Michigan

Fenton is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan that lies mostly in Genesee County, with small portions in neighboring Oakland and Livingston Counties. It is part of the Flint Metropolitan statistical area.

History

It was first established in 1834 and was originally named "Dibbleville" after Clark Dibble, one of the first settlers. It was platted in 1837 as "Fentonville" by William M. Fenton who later became lieutenant governor of Michigan. When the settlement was incorporated as a village in 1863 the name Fenton was used. The settlement's post office used the name Fentonville from 1837 until 1886, when it adopted the current name.

In the 1970s, the city leveled its downtown buildings and closed Leroy Street as part of an urban renewal plan. On August 24, 2007, an EF2 tornado hit Fenton, damaging several homes and a school, and almost completely destroying the soon to be opened Tractor Supply Company, tearing off its roof. This left many people without power, putting the city in a state of emergency. There were no fatalities or serious injuries. In July 2011, the first proposed building, Cornerstone, to restore the city's old downtown area was announced.

As of the 2010 census, the city population was 11,756. The city was incorporated from Fenton Township in Genesee County, and the city and township are administratively autonomous. Fenton includes several historic buildings. It was home to the first aviation school in Michigan and the A.J. Phillips Fenton Museum.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 7.00 sqmi, of which 6.68 sqmi is land and 0.32 sqmi (4.57%) is water.

Numerous municipalities in Michigan span two counties, but Fenton is one of two municipalities in Michigan to span three; the other is Lansing. The overwhelming majority of Fenton is in Genesee County, with a total area of 6.88 sqmi, of which 6.56 sqmi is land and 0.32 sqmi is water. The Genesee County portion represents 98.29% of Fenton's area and 99.99% of its population. Of Fenton's 11,747 residents, all but 10 live in Genesee County. The other 10 live in Fenton's Livingston County portion, which has a land area of 0.11 sqmi. A minuscule portion with no residents extends into Oakland County with a land area of 0.01 sqmi.

The Tipsico Lake Project is a brownfield redevelopment project to restore the land and surrounding area.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 12,050 people, 5,025 households, and 3,060 families living in the city. The population density was 1811.8 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93% White, 1.6% African American, 0.5% Asian, and 4.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 5,025 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.5% 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 2.34, and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age of the city was 38.2 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64, and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.4% male and 55.6% female.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,756 people, 5,067 households, and 2,953 families living in the city. The population density was 1759.9 PD/sqmi. There were 5,572 housing units at an average density of 834.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 5,067 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64, and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,582 people, 4,335 households, and 2,709 families living in the city. The population density was 1,612.5 PD/sqmi. There were 4,569 housing units at an average density of 696.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.25% White, 0.60% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.80% of the population.

There were 4,335 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,400, and the median income for a family was $55,637. Males had a median income of $44,874 versus $30,435 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,435. About 4.4% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Infrastructure
Schools

World of Wonder

North Road Elementary State Road Elementary Tomek Elementary

Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School

Fenton High School

Highways
US Highway 23 runs north and south through the west side of the city as a freeway. The original routing of US 23 ran northeast along Shiawassee Avenue to Leroy Street, then north along Leroy to the northern edge of the city. The portion of old US 23 south of Silver Lake Road, along with Silver Lake Road itself west back to US 23, was designated a business route of US 23 in 1958, before being removed as a state trunkline in 2006.

Utilities
The municipality operates its own water system.

Notable people

 * Cynthia Roberts Gorton (1826–1894), blind poet and author
 * Ira W. Jayne (1882–1961), Wayne County Circuit Court Chief Judge

title: Fenton, Michigan


text:
Fenton Township, Michigan

Charter Township of Fenton is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 16,843 at the 2020 census.

The cities of Fenton and Linden were formed from areas formerly within the township.

Communities

 * Lake Fenton, is an area within the township, defined as a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Lake Fenton Community Schools district overlaps a portion of this and adjacent areas.  This CDP includes two unincorporated communities, Lakeside and Bayport Park.

History
The township land was initially a part of Grand Blanc Township when it was organized March 9, 1833, and a part of Genesee County when it was formed by the territorial legislature in 1835. The Fenton survey township area was a part of Argentine Township starting July 26, 1836 when it was separately organized.

Clark Dibble, a pioneer from New York, was the first white settler to purchase land in the township, in March 1834. Other settlers followed at Dibble's invite from Grumlaw, with Dustin Cheney and his family first to move there, forming the community of Dibbleville. and in 1837, William M. Fenton and Robert LeRoy bought land, a sawmill and water rights from Dibble, who moved elsewhere. Fenton and LeRoy had the settlement, then known as Dibbleville, platted. According to local legend, Fenton and LeRoy decided who would name the town in a game of poker. The town would be named after the winner and the main street after the loser. Fenton won and the town was known as Fentonville.

On June 26, 1837, the Fentonville post office opened and was renamed Fenton on February 25, 1866. The Township of Fenton was organized on March 6, 1838.

The town was incorporated as the Village of Fenton in 1863. While in 1871, Village of Linden was incorporated from the area in the center of the township.

The Township became a Charter Township in 1980. In 1988, Linden completely separated from the township when the community changed its incorporated status from village to city.

In 2000, the township, along with the cities of Fenton and Linden, passed a millage to turn the Tri-County Parks & Recreation share department into a parks and recreation metropolitan district. While Argentine Township and Tyrone Townships defeated the millage. Tri-County ceased operation on December 1, 2000, when the Southern Lakes Regional Parks & Recreation District began operations.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.5 sqmi, of which 23.9 sqmi is land and 3.7 sqmi (13.29%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,968 people, 4,883 households, and 3,803 families residing in the township. The population density was 543.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5,247 housing units at an average density of 219.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.02% White, 0.28% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 4,883 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $71,094, and the median income for a family was $79,579. Males had a median income of $58,425 versus $35,018 for females. The per capita income for the township was $31,560. About 2.3% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The Fenton Post Office, ZIP code 48430, serves the eastern portion of Fenton Township. While the Linden Post Office, ZIP code 48451, serves the western portion of Fenton Township.

Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation
Southern Lakes Regional Parks & Recreation District is a metropolitan district formed with the levying of a millage of .4 mills to operate park and recreational programs. Parks are owned by the cities and township in the district, Fenton City, Fenton Township, and Linden City.

Tri-County Parks & Recreation was formed in 1993 between Fenton City and Township, Tyrone Township and Fenton Community Schools as a consolidated summer recreation program.

With Tri-County Recreation's success, a series of "Town Hall Meetings" and "Strategic Study Session" were held for the program to expand to year-round activities. A charter commission was formed for Tri-County Recreation to change its form to a metropolitan district with the addition of Linden City and Argentine Township.

In November 2000, the township, along with the cities of Fenton and Linden, passed a millage to turn the Tri-County Parks & Recreation share department into a parks and recreation metropolitan district. While Argentine Township and Tyrone Townships defeated the millage. Tri-County ceased operation on December 1, 2000, when the Southern Lakes Regional Parks & Recreation District began operations.

title: Fenton Township, Michigan


text:
Flint Township, Michigan

The Charter Township of Flint, also known as Flint Township, is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 31,447 at the 2020 census. The City of Flint is adjacent to the township, but the two are administered autonomously.

Background
Wayne County was formed within the Northwest Territory covering the Lower Peninsula. The Saginaw Valley Treaty was signed with the Chippewa Indians in 1819. In 1836, the Pewanigo tribe of the Saginaw Indians sign a treaty with the US government that gave all remaining land in Genesee County for 13 sections of land west of the Mississippi River with the land to be sold for the Indians' benefits.
 * For additional information, see Genesee County, Michigan and Michigan.

On March 9, 1833, the Township of Grand Blanc was organized which then included Flint Township survey area and many of the other survey township areas of the future Genesee County. The first permanent settlers in the area were Elijah Carmen and his family, who arrived in 1835.

History
Flint Township was organized on March 2, 1836, and included the township areas of Burton, Clayton, Flushing, Mt. Morris, Genesee, Thetford, Vienna and Montrose. Jesse Torrey and his family, the second settlers, move to section 24 starting the Torrey Settlement in 1836. That same year, William N. Stanard founded the Stanard Settlement on section 35.

On March 11, 1837, Vienna Township was organized to include the future townships of Montrose and Thetford. James W. Cronk in 1837 settled on sections 7 and 8 lending his name to the settlement there.

Genesee and Flushing Townships where split off on March 6, 1838. In 1838 the first schoolhouse was built in Flint Township in Section 23 on the bank of Swartz Creek. As many as ten school districts were created. within the township,

On April 19, 1839, Kearsley Township was split off from Flint Township until March 7, 1843 when it was merged back into Flint Township. The Crockersville post office under its name sake postmaster George Crocker on August 21, 1843.

In 1855, Burton Township on October 12 separated from the Township and the City of Flint was incorporated, thus splitting its area from the Township. The Township was then temporarily known as Garland Township after Burton was split off on October 12, 1855 to February 5, 1856.

The unincorporated village of Otterburn was given a station on the Grand Trunk Railroad in 1882 then a Post Office on August 27, 1887. On January 9, 1862, the Crockersville post office was closed down.

In 1950s, GM executive started a "New Flint" regional/metropolitan government plan to incorporate the metropolitan area into Flint. In 1953, the Township began incorporation discussions as the City of Westhaven, but that possibility was later defeated. The metro government proposal was released in 1957 and petition began circulating the next year. Township supervisor John R. Dickenson condemn the plan.

Area residents were fearful that the New Flint would take the Otterburn plant into its borders. While New Flint proponents indicated that would not be the case, Swartz Creek area residents campaigned against New Flint while moving to incorporate the area. The Township lost the Otterburn area to the City of Swartz Creek upon its incorporation in 1959.

After the City of Flint annexed the GM Van Slyke plant and the city's Bishop Airport in the 1970s, the Township put on the ballot an incorporation question that would have made it the City of Grandview Heights. Another item on the ballot was the election of a mayor for the new city. The incorporation question failed, while the then Township Supervisor Tom Mansour won the mayoral election. In August 1970, Genesee Valley Center opened at Miller and Linden Roads.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.6 sqmi, all land. The Township is mostly an L-shape around the southwest side of the City of Flint and split in two along I-69/I-75 interchange south along Bishop Airport to Mundy Township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 33,691 people, 13,972 households, and 9,025 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,425.5 PD/sqmi. There were 14,864 housing units at an average density of 628.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 77.77% White, 16.12% African American, 0.61% Native American, 2.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.

There were 13,972 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.5% 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 2.36 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,718, and the median income for a family was $48,763. Males had a median income of $41,449 versus $26,933 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,216. About 7.8% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The governmental unit responsible for most K-12 education in the township is Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, with Swartz Creek Community Schools and Flushing Community Schools serving parts of the township.

Transportation
Bishop International Airport is adjacent to and occupies a portion of Flint Township. The township is served by the Mass Transportation Authority bus lines. In addition, three major highways—I-75, I-69 and US 23—which run through the township intersect one mile (1.6 km) from Bishop Airport. Also, three major rail lines—Canadian National Railway, Lake State Railway, and Huron and Eastern Railway—intersect at the township's northern border.

title: Flint Township, Michigan


text:
Haren, Groningen

Haren (Hoaren) is a town and a former municipality in the northeastern Netherlands. It is located in the direct urban area of the City of Groningen and, in January 2019, was merged into municipality of Groningen.

Haren is a commuting town with many wealthy inhabitants. It lies on the northern part of a ridge of sand called the Hondsrug. It contains one of two dolmens in the province of Groningen (in the village of Noordlaren) and the largest botanical garden of the Netherlands called Hortus Haren. The municipality comprises a woodland area called Appèlbergen (east of the village of Glimmen) and a lake called.

The first mention of Haren was in 1249.

On 21 September 2012, riots broke out in Haren when over 5,000 people turned up to a birthday party that was accidentally made public on Facebook. There were over 30 arrests after vandalism and looting caused over a million euros in damage.

Population centres

 * Essen
 * Glimmen
 * Haren
 * Noordlaren
 * Onnen
 * Paterswolde (partly)
 * Noordlaren
 * Onnen
 * Paterswolde (partly)

The town of Haren contains among others the following residential areas:
 * Hemmen
 * Maarwold
 * Molenbuurt
 * Oosterhaar
 * Stationsbuurt
 * Voorveld

Transport
In addition to Haren railway station, there are regular bus services to and from Groningen, Assen and Emmen.

Groningen Airport Eelde is nearby, albeit with a limited number of regular international flight destinations. Leisure flights to different international destinations are scheduled throughout the year.

Politics
The municipal council of Haren had 17 seats. The table below gives political party and seat counts since 1998.

The last executive board consisted of VVD, PvdA and D66.

There was an election in November 2018 for the council of the newly expanded Groningen municipality that commenced work on 1 January 2019, replacing Haren council.

title: Haren, Groningen


text:
Flushing, Michigan

Flushing is a city in Genesee County, Michigan, United States. The population was 8,411 at the 2020 census. Flushing is considered a suburb of Flint. It is situated within the survey area of Flushing Charter Township, but is administratively autonomous.

Flushing originated as a mill town in the mid-1830s. Its location along the Flint River, the county's largest river, was a decisive factor in its settlement. Water power potential was a significant determinant for the selection of the settlement areas throughout the nineteenth century. In addition to its water power, the area around Flushing was also well suited to agricultural pursuits.

The name Dover originally was selected for the new village until it was discovered that the name already was in use in Lenawee County. Charles Seymour Sr., former resident of Flushing, Long Island, subsequently named the new community after the village in New York State.

History
The earliest known inhabitants of Flushing were the Sauk Indians. Evidence suggesting that the second battle of Skull Island was fought in Flushing, including mass burial mounds, were found along the Flint river near the Bailey farm; now the present day Flushing Valley Golf Club. Mounds were observed in 1833 or 1834 and about 20 mounds in total.

In 1835, Charles Seymour Sr. from New York state came to the Flushing area after purchasing land there. He formed a partnership with Horace Jerome in 1836 who had purchased water rights in the vicinity. In their partnership, Seymour would provide pine timber while Jerome would build a mill. The saw mill was operational in the summer of 1837. Jerome left Flushing after his wildcat bank, the Flint Rapids Bank, failed in 1838. A village plat on sections 26 and 27, bearing the name of Flushing and named after the township in which it was located, was laid out December 3, 1840 by Charles Seymour Sr. In 1843 Charles sold out to his brother James Seymour. James then made an additional plat, 31, in 1847.

in 1850, a flat-bottomed boat established early transportation between Flint and Flushing.

On January 10, 1868, a Masonic Lodge, Flushing Lodge No. 223 F. & A. M., was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Michigan.

On July 30, 1873, village women formed the Flushing Ladies' Association.

In 1874, a subscription private fire department, the Wolverine Fire Company, was formed with 35 members and Arza N. Niles as first chief engineer. Wolverine paid for a small engine designed by Captain Haas of Flint of his own design and patent.

Flushing was incorporated as a village on March 21, 1877 with its first election held on May 8, 1877. Oscar F. Clarke was elected as the first village president. After incorporation, the fire company turned over its equipment to the village. In 1878, the Haas engine was instrument in containing a major fire in the business district to just a saloon and hotel.

The Flushing Patrol, the village's first professional newspaper, was founded on October 18, 1878 by D. C. Ashmun. In 1880 the paper sold for $1.50 per year.

The paper would cost 1 dollar per year. The paper touts "The Interests of Flushing and Vicinity Will Be Observed Herein". On June 15, 1882, DeWitt C. Ashmun sold his paper, The Flushing Patrol, to Albert E. Ransom who changed its name to "The Flushing Observer".The Flushing Observer also published its first paper under that name on that same date

The railroad was first brought to Flushing in 1888. Headed by John Ashley, the Toledo and Ann Arbor Railroad connected Flushing to Durand and Saginaw. Construction reached Flushing in July 1888. On Monday, Dec. 17, 1888, the first passenger train arrived from Saginaw. The fare from Flushing to Saginaw was 80 cents. A railroad engine crossed the Flint river for the first time to Hart & Clark mill on February 7, 1889. The line is currently owned by Huron and Eastern Railway, while the restored 1888 depot is now the Flushing Area Museum and Cultural Center.

March 25, 1895 vote passes 215 to 30 for $20,000 bond to build a water works system and electric light plant. Water mains are first installed for use on Nov 1, 1895. Electricity was installed and ready for use on Nov 15, 1895, along with streetlights on Main St. By January 1897 there were 1600 incandescent lamps in the village.

The Hart Flour Mill is destroyed in a fire on March 19, 1918. It was the 3rd Mill on the site and the 3rd to burn. The mill provided electricity until it burned down in 1918, leaving the village without power for 14 months until a new power plant was built.

Main Street was paved in 1920.

In May 1922 the current bridge on Main Street over the Flint river is completed. The bridge is a traditionally composed earth-filled closed spandrel concrete arch bridge built by L. Smith, H. A. and M. C. Nichols of Hastings, Michigan. The bridge was rehabilitated in 1998 adding new walkways and updated guardrails. The first wood bridge was built on this site in 1839. A second wood bridge in 1856. A third wood bridge in 1872 and a double span iron bridge in 1880. The iron bridge was removed in 1921.

Tucker Memorial Pool was dedicated on July 1, 1956. The pool was built with money donated to the City from the will of Max Dealton Tucker who was born in Flushing.

A book by Edmund G. Love titled The Situation in Flushing was published September 1, 1965. Edmund was born in Flushing and moved to Flint when he was 12. The book tells the account of his boyhood in the early 20th century.

Completed in 1975 by Michigan Bell Telephone at a cost of $2.2 million, the now AT&T building sits on the site of the former home of James Seymour, brother of Charles Seymour. The home was built in the 1850s and torn down prior to Bell selecting the site.

On Monday November 27, 2017, the northern loop set of municipalities, including Flushing, began receiving water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline which is treated by the Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.

On January 15, 2020, District 2 councilwoman Karianne Martus resigned due to her new job at the Flint Farmers Market. With no decision of the council to fill the vacancy, three more councilors resigned at the beginning of the Covid Pandemic citing "discord". John Olson, long-time Planning Commission member, was appointed to serve as city councilman (temporary) in late March 2020 by Genesee County Election Commission. City Manager Brad Barrett was terminated April 20, 2020 at the city council meeting citing ethical concerns and Clarence Goodlein was immediately appointed interim City Manager. A special election was held on August 4, 2020 to fill the vacancies. Councilmen Dan Fralick, Eric Johnson, Dane Miller and councilwoman Danielle Smith were each elected to four year terms.

Government and politics
The city of Flushing is a Council-Manager form of government. The original city charter was adopted Nov 3, 1964 and updated Nov 2, 1993. The Flushing Fire Department is an on call fire fighting service for the city as well as Flushing Township. The command staff consists of a chief, an assistant chief, a battalion chief, two captains and three lieutenants and other firefighters for a total of 20. The City of Flushing Police Department provides police coverage 24 hours a day with Chief, Detective and fourteen (14) patrol officers including a fulltime school resource officer for city elementary schools. The City of Flushing and Flushing township police regularly cooperate to improve services for both communities. The township receives water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline treated by the Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.

Flushing is part of the following:
 * Genesee County Commissioner District 8
 * Michigan House of Representatives District 49
 * State Senate District 69th
 * 67th District Court Division 1
 * Michigan's 5th Congressional District
 * Flushing Area Library operated by the Genesee District Library

Education
Primary and secondary education are provided by Flushing Community Schools. Since 1954, Flushing is also home to Saint Robert Catholic School for Pre-K through 8th grade.

Geography
The Flushing area is dominated by the Flint River Valley. The Flint River flows in a northerly direction along the southern and western portions of the city and continues north bisecting Flushing Township. The valley is characterized by rich sandy loam ideal for the growth of vegetation. As a result, the valley is characterized by dense woodlots containing many varieties of trees and providing scenic and natural settings for the area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.79 sqmi, of which 3.62 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi is water.

Neighborhoods
The Main Street Historic District includes buildings on Main St from Maple to 628 (East) Main St and the Flushing Depot at 431 W Main St. Properties in this district are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 82 structures located on 22.4 acres of land create the district with commercial buildings reflecting ornate Italianate and early twentieth century styles constructed between 1850 and 1918 and residences exhibiting a wide variety of Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Bungaloid styles and their vernacular derivatives built from 1850 to 1932. Properties we added as part of the Main Street Historic Commercial District and the Genesee County MRA (Multiple Resource Area).

Environment
Flushing's wastewater treatment includes an activated sludge treatment system installed in 1972 and a batch reactor treatment system that was added in 1988. Sewage is split between the two systems. Cleaned water is disinfected with UV light before being discharged into the Flint river. The plant is on 140 Industrial Drive and adjacent to the Riverview Trail. The Waste Water Treatment Plant is undergoing a 5.25 million upgrade which began inn 2022 and is expected to be completed July 2023. Last upgrade was in 1986.

Pollution along the Flint river were once a problem but have vastly improved since the 1950s and 1960s after the Clean Water Act was enacted. The river is a now popular place for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

The City of Flushing is supplied by surface water pumped from Lake Huron by the Karegnondi Water Authority and delivered by the Genesee County water supply system. The water source was previously Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) until November 2017 when Genesee County switched sources.

Electricity and natural gas are provided by Consumers Energy.

Parks and recreation

 * Flushing Riverview Trail is a city trail along the Flint River that connects to Flushing County Park

City parks

 * Riverview Park is a 7.4 acre city park located along the Flint river between the Main Street bridge and the DPW.
 * Mutton (Bonnie View) Park is a 3.5 acre city park located on the corner of Coutant St and Chestnut St
 * Waterworks Park is a 4-acre city park off of Sunnyside Dr.
 * Eastview Veterans' Memorial Park is a 14.4 acres park located off of Coutant St near Elms Rd.
 * River Road Park is a 4.6 acre city park located off of River Rd near Morrish Rd.
 * Cornwell Park is a city park .2 acre park located downtown on the south west corner of Main St and Cherry St. Cornwell park was established in 1961 after the relocation of Genesee Merchants Bank to Cherry St. The existing building was removed and the land donated to the village. A local business man Edgar L. Cornwell (October 17, 1866 - May 15, 1961) in his last civic gesture, established a trust fund to finance the conversion of the site into a park.

Events

 * Cruise Nights - Third Saturday of the Month April through September at the Flushing A near Riverview Park.
 * Summer Festival - June. Starts with a parade and lasts five days with a carnival in Riverview Park, music, food and other activities.
 * Art in the Park - June. Art vendors at Riverview Park.
 * Concerts in the Park - Wednesday evenings June through August at Riverview Park.
 * Movies in the Park - Saturday Evenings June through August at Riverview Park.
 * Harvest Festival - September. downtown Flushing.
 * Candle Walk - December. Downtown Flushing.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 8,411 people, and 3,338 households. The population density was 2329.3 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 1.4% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 2.31 persons per household. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 24.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.3% male and 54.7% female.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,389 people, 3,574 households, and 2,307 families residing in the city. The population density was 2317.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,816 housing units at an average density of 1054.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 2.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 3,574 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,348 people, 3,435 households, and 2,366 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,936.7 PD/sqmi. There were 3,558 housing units at an average density of 825.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.98% White, 0.63% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.61% of the population.

There were 3,435 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,010, and the median income for a family was $64,726. Males had a median income of $52,794 versus $31,502 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,697. About 4.4% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Cornelia Moore Chillson Moots (1843–1929), missionary, temperance evangelist
 * Shawn Cronin (1963) is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks.
 * Ralph M. Freeman (1902–1990) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
 * John J. Gleason (1954) is a Democratic politician and the former Clerk/Register of Deeds for Genesee County, Michigan.
 * Halley H. Prosser (1870–1921), member of the Michigan House of Representatives
 * Matthew Rettenmund (1968), author (Boy Culture)
 * Ira Terry Sayre (1858–1926), Michigan state senator
 * William Skrepnek (1937-2012), Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Michigan 1991.
 * Amanda Somerville (1979), singer-songwriter, vocal coach
 * Edmund G. Love, (1912–1990), author (Subways Are for Sleeping)
 * Tom Smallwood, (1977), professional ten-pin bowler
 * Jasper Martus, Michigan state house member

title: Flushing, Michigan


text:
Flushing Township, Michigan

Flushing Charter Township is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,701 at the 2020 census. Flushing Township was rated the 63rd safest community in America with a population over 10,000 by SafeWise, a home security and safety brand, in 2017.

Communities

 * Brent Creek is a small community within the township at 43.11778°N, -83.88667°W on Mt. Morris Road between Nichols Road and Seymour Road. Retiring after twenty years of U.S. diplomatic service in Spain and Portugal, Thomas Ludwell Lee Brent, a nephew of Virginia Congressman and Senator Richard Brent and grandson of Virginia colonial statesman Thomas Ludwell Lee, bought a large tract of land here and settled on it. In 1837, his workers built a mill on the Charlotte Creek, which was named for his daughter, but was later renamed Brent Creek. A post office named Brent Creek was established on November 2, 1888 with Frank J. Browne as the first postmaster. The spelling was changed to Brentcreek on June 25, 1894.

History
In the fall of 1835, Rufus Harrison was the first settler in the future Flushing Township. Flint Township was organized in 1836 and included the township areas of Burton, Clayton, Flushing, Mt. Morris, Genesee, Thetford, Vienna and Montrose. Genesee and Flushing Townships were split off on March 6, 1838. Flushing Township originally included survey townships of 7 & 8 North in Range 5 East and the west half of 7 & 8 North in Range 6 East. At a meeting at Ezekiel R. Ewing's house, Dover was proposed by Ebenezer French as the township's name. However, since another Dover Township already existed in the state, the Michigan legislature chose Flushing. With a loss of early records, only the identity of the first clerk, Abiel C. Bliss, is known. In October, 1838, the Township was divided into five school districts and appointed two school inspectors, Abiel C. Bliss and Jarvis Bailey.

Thomas L. L. Brent was a prominent early settler coming before 1836 and purchased up to 70000 acre of Michigan land. He built a saw mill and dam, which was destroyed by a freshet, in Section 3 on the Flint River. He thus found the Brent Creek community.

In the 1840, the "English Settlement" started to form in the Township's northwest area with settlers from England. The Village of Flushing was platted that same year, 1840. Clayton Township (survey township 7N 5E) was split off in 1846. In 1855, the West half of survey township 8 North in Range 6 East was reunited with the East half to form Mt. Morris Township. The Flushing community was incorporated as a village on March 21, 1877.

On December 22, 1951, a B-29 Superfortress crashed onto the farm of Crerston E. Sammons, off Beecher Road. The bomber was on a routine navigational training flight from Minneapolis to its home base at Griffiss Field at Rome, New York when its engines failed. The dead pilot, 1st Lieutenant Robert Phelps of Andover, New Hampshire, was found near the wreckage with his body wrapped within his parachute. Phelps is credited with steering the crippled aircraft away from residential areas and preventing further loss of life. The seven other crew members parachuted to safety.

On Monday November 27, 2017, the northern loop set of municipalities, including Flushing, began receiving water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline and treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.

Government
Flushing city's Flushing Fire Department is the on call fire fighting service for the Township and has automatic and mutual aid agreements with Montrose, Mt. Morris and Swartz Creek Area Fire Departments. The Flushing Township Police Department provides police coverage 24 hours a day and provides a school resource officer, who is also a K9 handler, to Flushing Community Schools. The township receives water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.

Flushing is part of the following:
 * Genesee County Commissioner District 7
 * Michigan House of Representatives District 69
 * State Senate District 27

 * 67th District Court Division 1
 * Michigan's 8th Congressional District
 * Genesee District Library

Educational services are primarily provided by Flushing Community Schools, while small parts of the township are served by Montrose Community Schools and Clio Area School District.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 31.0 sqmi, of which 30.9 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi (0.48%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,640 people, 4,007 households, and 3,047 families residing in the township. The population density was 344.3 PD/sqmi. There were 4,007 housing units at an average density of 129.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.4% White, 2.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

Of 4,007 households, 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24% were non-families. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.0.

title: Flushing Township, Michigan


text:
Forest Township, Genesee County, Michigan

Forest Township is a civil township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Survey township designation is 9 north and 8 east. The population was 4,447 at the 2020 census, which makes Forest Township the least populated township in Genesee County.

Communities

 * Otisville is a small village within the township.
 * Otter Lake is a small village partially within the township in the northeast corner, and is also in Lapeer County's Marathon Township.

History
On March 1, 1836, James Seymour purchased the property first in the future Township in section 36. Henry Heister, with his wife and three children, were the first settlers in the spring of 1837, coming from Livingston County. His home was on the Butternut Creek on the piece of property he purchased, the southwest quarter of section 19. Heister's son, George, was the first born in the Township. With in a few years after arriving, he move to Genesee Township.

The residents petitioned the state to form a township with no name selected. Paris was soon selected but was already taken, then a legislature offered Forest. Originally a part of Richfield Township, Lapeer County, the Township was formed on March 31, 1843 when the range 8 survey townships were transferred from Lapeer County to Genesee County. The 13 voters first met on the first Monday in April 1943 to select their officers, choosing Nathaniel Smith as supervisor.

A U.S. Post Office called Forest was opened in 1855 in section 24 at the residence of the first postmaster, John Crawford. In 1859, the Post Office was moved to Otisville with Robert Shaw appointed deputy postmaster. The Post Office's name was changed in 1861 to Otisville. On June 2, 1882, the Clew Post Office was opened in the northwest part of the Township and was closed on November 28, 1884.

Huntingtown was an unincorporated community in the township that existed in 1873 on State Road (M-15) north of Vienna Road (M-57) and south of Farrand Road at Butternut Creek. In 1885, the first schoolhouse, the Smith school house, was built at the northeast corner of section 33.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, of which 35.8 sqmi is land and 0.3 sqmi (0.94%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,738 people, 1,706 households, and 1,371 families residing in the township. The population density was 132.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,774 housing units at an average density of 49.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.28% White, 0.36% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 1,706 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $51,235, and the median income for a family was $57,880. Males had a median income of $48,393 versus $22,788 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,773. About 1.1% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.


text:
Gaines, Michigan

Gaines is a village in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 380 at the 2010 census. The village is within Gaines Township.

History
The Village of Gaines area did not see a settler until 1856. The first passenger train passed through the future village site on July 4, 1856, and a post office, Gaines Station, was established that same year. In 1859, the village was platted. The Grand Trunk Western Railroad depot, built in 1884. The Village of Gaines was incorporated in 1875.

The Gaines Train Station saw its last passengers boarded and disembarked in 1957. In the 1970s, a business occupied the building. After setting vacant for years, the S.O.S. – Save Our Station group of Gaines residents organized in 1992 to restore the station. SOS later incorporated as the nonprofit Gaines Station Incorporated. After $100,000 in repairs in 1997, the station was turned over to the village. The station then began its use as the smallest branch of the Genesee District Library. On July 15, 2017, a Michigan Historical Marker was unveiled for the station.

In August 2016, the village's lone police officer retired. By March 9, 2017, the village council formally dissolved the police department and Gaines Township purchased the police car.

Government
The village was incorporated under the General Law Village Act provisions making its government form a weak mayor-council. The governing body is the Village Council which comprises the Village President, its presiding officer, and 6 trustees. Treasurer and Clerk are elected. The trustee are elected for two-year terms. The elected officers are elected to one year terms. Police services are provided by Gaines Township.

Village Council

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land. It lies within Gaines Township at the border with Argentine Township.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 380 people, 154 households, and 98 families living in the village. The population density was 1027.0 PD/sqmi. There were 171 housing units at an average density of 462.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 154 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the village was 38.5 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 366 people, 143 households, and 98 families living in the village. The population density was 1,205.5 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 510.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.72% White, 1.91% African American, 0.55% Asian, 1.37% from other races, and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population.

There were 143 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% 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 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,375, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $50,625 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,790. About 8.5% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Gaines, Michigan