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Caldwell Township, Michigan

Caldwell Township is a civil township of Missaukee County in Michigan, in the U.S. The population was 1,394 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.59 sqmi, of which 34.21 sqmi are land and 1.38 sqmi (3.88%) are water.

The northernmost shores of Lake Missaukee extend into Caldwell Township. More than a dozen other named lakes occupy the southern part of the township, including Twin Lake, Dyer Lake, Goose Lake, and the northern end of Crooked Lake.

Major highways

 * runs east–west through the township.
 * forms the eastern boundary of the township.

Communities

 * Arlene is an unincorporated community at 44.39°N, -85.28667°W. A post office opened at Arlene in 1903, with Walter W. Combs as its first postmaster.
 * Jennings is an unincorporated community/census-designated place (CDP) that is partially within the township.
 * The city of Lake City is adjacent to the township, to the southeast.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,363 people, 523 households, and 369 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.6 PD/sqmi. There were 838 housing units at an average density of 24.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.70% White, 0.73% Native American, 1.03% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.

There were 523 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% 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 3.04.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,719, and the median income for a family was $35,214. Males had a median income of $28,558 versus $21,719 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,674. About 15.5% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over. Caldwell township's population was 1,423 people as of 2007. It has had a population growth of 4.40% since 2000. The median home cost is $128,900. Caldwell township's cost of living is 19.81% lower than the U.S. average.

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Clam Union Township, Michigan

Clam Union Township is a civil township of Missaukee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 907 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Falmouth is an unincorporated community in the northwest part of the township at 44.24333°N, -85.08694°W
 * Prosper is an unincorporated community in the northern part of the township at 44.24278°N, -85.03306°W A post office operated from July 5, 1901, until May 31, 1914.
 * Vogel Center, or Centre, is an unincorporated community in the township at 44.1925°N, -85.0525°W It was named for John Vogel, the first settler in the township. A post office opened in his store on February 25, 1879, with Arie de Jong as the first postmaster. The office was discontinued on May 31, 1914.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.00 sqmi, of which 35.59 sqmi are land and 0.41 sqmi, or 1.15%, are water.

The Clam River, a tributary of the Muskegon River, flows northwest to southeast across the township. The Clam River Dam is in the northwest corner of the township at Falmouth.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 882 people, 311 households, and 238 families residing in the township. The population density was 24.6 PD/sqmi. There were 473 housing units at an average density of 13.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.53% White, 0.23% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.68% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

There were 311 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,542, and the median income for a family was $36,793. Males had a median income of $30,078 versus $20,547 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,542. About 7.7% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Enterprise Township, Michigan

Enterprise Township is a civil township of Missaukee County in Michigan, in the U.S. The population was 174 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.02 sqmi, of which 34.47 sqmi are land and 0.55 sqmi (1.57%) are water.

The Reedsburg Dam and portions of the Dead Stream Flooding State Wildlife Management Area are located in the southeast part of Enterprise Township along the Muskegon River.

Major highways

 * forms the southern boundary of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 194 people, 75 households, and 53 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.6 PD/sqmi. There were 195 housing units at an average density of 5.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.94% White, 1.55% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.55% of the population.

There were 75 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,889, and the median income for a family was $35,875. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $15,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,061. About 4.3% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Enterprise Township, Michigan


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Forest Township, Missaukee County, Michigan

Forest Township is a civil township of Missaukee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,184 at the 2020 census.

Geography
The township is in central Missaukee County and is bordered to the southwest by Lake City, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.16 sqmi, of which 35.13 sqmi are land and 0.03 sqmi, or 0.08%, are water. The West Branch of the Muskegon River rises in the eastern part of the township.

Highways

 * does not enter the township but has its eastern terminus at the township boundary with M-66.
 * forms almost all of the southern boundary of the township.
 * forms the entire western boundary of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,082 people, 431 households, and 305 families residing in the township. The population density was 30.8 PD/sqmi. There were 678 housing units at an average density of 19.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.06% White, 0.37% Native American, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 431 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 23.4% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,359, and the median income for a family was $38,047. Males had a median income of $30,912 versus $20,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,417. About 10.0% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.


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Alex MacDougall

Alex MacDougall is an American record producer, and percussionist. MacDougall is best known for being a member of the Christian rock band Daniel Amos in the late-1970s in addition to his production and recording session credits. He was also a member of Selah, The Way, Salvation Air Force, The Richie Furay Band, The Randy Stonehill Band and The Larry Norman Band.

Career
MacDougall toured as part of the Richie Furay Band in 1976.

Following his departure from Daniel Amos, MacDougall toured for a year with singer/guitarist/artist Bob Bennett.

In addition to current advisory roles, MacDougall serves as an adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University, as part of the Music Business Degree program.

MacDougall has created and developed music concepts and projects for Time-Life, Guideposts, Reader's Digest, Publishers Clearing House, Avon, EMI/Capitol Special Markets and Integrity Media, Inc. He also worked on the original 3 WOW WORSHIP projects (Blue, Orange, Green), as an A&R and Marketing Committee member. Production and co-production credits also include the Billboard-charting Gospel Goes Classical (DVD and CD), Generation Unleashed, Top 25 Gospel Praise and Worship Songs, It's A Wonderful Christmas and Top 40 Christian Favorites. In 2011 he joined Bill Batstone and Bob Bennett in a recording project entitled, "Jesus Music Again". Jesus Music Again reinterprets some of the great songs from the Jesus Movement of the 1970s in a loving tribute. Many guest artists appear as well, including Phil Keaggy and Linda McCrary.

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Lake Township, Missaukee County, Michigan

Lake Township is a civil township of Missaukee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,827 at the 2020 census, which makes it the county's most-populated municipality.

Communities

 * Jennings is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the north portion of the township at 44.33278°N, -85.29806°W.

Geography
Lake Township is in western Missaukee County, bordered to the northeast by Lake City, the county seat, and to the west by Wexford County. The township center is 7 mi by road southwest of Lake City and the same distance northeast of the city of Cadillac.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.04 sqmi, of which 31.56 sqmi are land and 4.47 sqmi, or 12.41%, are water.

Lake Township includes several large lakes, including Lake Missaukee, Crooked Lake, Lake Sapphire, and Round Lake. The Clam River, a tributary of the Muskegon River, flows west to southeast across the southern part of the township.

Highways

 * runs mostly concurrently with M-66 before splitting off to run east–west through the southern portion of the township.
 * forms most of the eastern boundary of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,468 people, 1,005 households, and 756 families residing in the township. The population density was 77.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,689 housing units at an average density of 53.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.61% White, 0.12% African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 1,005 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,934, and the median income for a family was $42,059. Males had a median income of $30,339 versus $22,148 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,332. About 7.0% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.


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Lake City, Michigan

Lake City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Missaukee County, and is the largest city within the county. The city is located in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population of Lake City was 829. Lake City has been nicknamed "Michigan's Christmas Tree Capital", due to the high number of farms near the city.

History

The community's first settler, Daniel Reeder, built his cabin on Muskrat Lake, now Lake Missaukee, in 1868. On January 22, 1872, Reeder was the name of post office open and the last name of its first postmaster, Daniel. The county selected Reeder by a one-vote margin as the county seat in 1873. The community became a station of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. The community was renamed on January 25, 1877, to Lake City. Lake City was incorporated as a village and platted in 1889. The village became a city in 1932.

Much of Missaukee County grew in the early 20th century because of the region's timber industry. The community continues to thrive because of local lumber mills.

Geography
Lake City is in western Missaukee County, 14 mi by road northeast of Cadillac and 13 mi southeast of Manton. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.05 sqmi, all land.

Lake City derives its name from the numerous lakes within the vicinity, including Lake Missaukee, which forms the western boundary of the city. Other large lakes nearby include Crooked Lake and Sapphire Lake.

Education
Lake City is served by the Lake City Area Schools district. High school students are served by Lake City High School.

Major highways

 * is an east–west highway, traversing the Lower Peninsula from Manistee on Lake Michigan to Tawas City on Lake Huron. Other communities M-55 passes through include Cadillac, Houghton Lake, Prudenville, and West Branch.
 * is a north–south highway, running from the Indiana border neat Sturgis to Charlevoix on Lake Michigan. The second-longest state trunkline highway in Michigan, M-66 passes through Battle Creek, Ionia, and the nearby communities of McBain and Kalkaska. North of Lake City, M-66 reaches a junction with M-42 which can be used to access Manton.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 836 people, 337 households, and 216 families living in the city. The population density was 796.2 PD/sqmi. There were 489 housing units at an average density of 465.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 1.2% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 337 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.9% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 923 people, 381 households, and 238 families living in the city. The population density was 854.9 PD/sqmi. There were 493 housing units at an average density of 456.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.72% White, 0.11% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 381 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,864, and the median income for a family was $34,286. Males had a median income of $27,361 versus $19,044 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,067. About 10.7% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Albert J. Engel, former politician
 * Albert J. Engel Jr., former judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
 * Bruce Rendon, politician
 * Daire Rendon, former Republican state representative Indicted for conspiracy for undue possession of a voting machine and false pretenses relating to 2020 election.
 * Burt Reynolds, Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe award-winning actor, film and television star
 * James Wieghart, former newspaper editor

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McBain, Michigan

McBain is a city in Missaukee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 637 at the 2020 census, making McBain the eighth-smallest city in the state of Michigan by population.

History
McBain began as a settlement around a sawmill in Riverside Township, founded by John McBain in 1887. A station on the Toledo, Ann Arbor and North Michigan Railway opened on August 27, 1888 and a post office with the name Owens opened on September 10, 1888. The post office was renamed McBain on September 17, 1889. McBain incorporated as a village in 1893 and as a city in 1907.

Geography
McBain is in southwestern Missaukee County, bordered to the east by Riverside Township and to the west by Richland Township. It is 10 mi south of Lake City, the county seat, and 13 mi east-southeast of Cadillac.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.26 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 656 people, 249 households, and 159 families residing in the city. The population density was 524.8 PD/sqmi. There were 275 housing units at an average density of 220.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 249 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 45.9 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 28.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 42.1% male and 57.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 584 people, 246 households, and 154 families residing in the city. The population density was 478.6 PD/sqmi. There were 271 housing units at an average density of 222.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.12% White, 0.86% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.17% Asian, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 246 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,156, and the median income for a family was $43,594. Males had a median income of $31,538 versus $21,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,356. About 3.8% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
McBain Rural Agricultural School and Northern Michigan Christian School serves the community.

Notable people

 * Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Dan Bazuin is from McBain.

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, McBain has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Pioneer Township, Michigan

Pioneer Township is a civil township of Missaukee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 508 at the 2020 census, up from 451 in 2010.

Communities

 * Pioneer is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at 44.4675°N, -85.15583°W. In the 1920s, Pioneer was on the route of highway M-74.

Geography
Pioneer Township is in northern Missaukee County, bordered to the north by Kalkaska County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.97 sqmi, of which 35.93 sqmi are land and 0.04 sqmi, or 0.10%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 460 people, 184 households, and 138 families residing in the township. The population density was 12.8 per square mile (4.9/km$2$). There were 346 housing units at an average density of 9.6 per square mile (3.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.39% White, 0.65% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 184 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the township the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $32,000, and the median income for a family was $35,833. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $20,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,837. About 7.8% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Reeder Township, Michigan

Reeder Township is a civil township of Missaukee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,199.

Communities

 * The city of Lake City, a separate municipality, is situated at the northwest corner of the township along the east shore of Lake Missaukee and incorporates land that had been in sections 6 and 7 of Reeder Township. Lake City was at first known as "Reeder", after Daniel Reeder, who built the first log cabin on what was then known as Lake Muskrat. The Lake City post office, with ZIP code 49651, serves the northern two-thirds of Reeder Township.
 * Frey was a post office and a station on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad at 44.30972°N, -85.155°W. The post office operated from March 23, 1900, until June 15, 1903.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.91 sqmi, of which 34.78 sqmi are land and 0.12 sqmi, or 0.36%, are water. The Clam River, a tributary of the Muskegon River, flows west to east for a small distance across the southern part of the township.

Highways

 * forms the northern boundary of the township.
 * , which runs concurrently with M-55, forms the western boundary of the township.

Demographics
, there were 1,112 people, 394 households, and 321 families residing in the township. The population density was 31.9 PD/sqmi. There were 535 housing units at an average density of 15.3 per square mile (5.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 97.03% White, 1.44% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.

There were 394 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 14.5% 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 2.82 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,424, and the median income for a family was $35,192. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,962. About 7.7% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Riverside Township, Michigan

Riverside Township is a civil township of Missaukee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,124 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Forward was the name of a rural post office in the eastern part of Riverside Township at 44.30972°N, -85.155°W at the junction of Forward Road and Meyering Road and operated from October 10, 1903, until January 15, 1908. Joseph Nederhoed was the first postmaster.
 * Galt was the name of a post office and settlement in the township. William McBain was the first postmaster when the office was established on June 23, 1874. The office closed on January 20, 1879, re-opened on March 28, 1879, and was discontinued on September 15, 1908. Locally it was known as "Galt Farms."

Geography
Riverside Township is in southern Missaukee County, bordered to the south by Osceola County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.55 sqmi, of which 35.35 sqmi are land and 0.20 sqmi, or 0.57%, are water. The Clam River flows west to east across the northern part of the township.

Highway

 * runs through the southwest portion of the township and also forms the western border north of the city of McBain.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,050 people, 320 households, and 263 families residing in the township. The population density was 29.5 PD/sqmi. There were 409 housing units at an average density of 11.5 per square mile (4.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 96.00% White, 1.24% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.86% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population.

There were 320 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% 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 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,857, and the median income for a family was $39,732. Males had a median income of $29,338 versus $23,906 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,167. About 7.3% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Riverside Township, Michigan


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Ash Township, Michigan

Ash Township is a civil township of Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 7,860.

History
Ash Township was organized in 1837 from a northern portion of Frenchtown Township. The township was named after local resident Arba Ash, who proposed the name during an early township meeting.

Potter Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in eastern Ash Township.

Communities

 * Althone is a former settlement within the township. It was founded by German Catholics and had its own post office briefly from March 28, 1856, until January 30, 1858. The post office was restored and operated for a much longer time from December 29, 1863, until July 18, 1894.
 * Briar Hill is a former settlement founded in 1897 along a train station on the Detroit & Lima Northern Railroad. It was located halfway between Carleton and Flat Rock. Briar Hill can be seen within the township on a 1911 map of Monroe County.
 * Carleton is a village in the west-central portion of the township.
 * Clark City is a former settlement that was built around a stave mill along Swan Creek. The community had its own post office from January 25, 1855, until December 19, 1866.
 * Grafton is an unincorporated community located within the township at 42.03667°N, -83.38972°W. It is located along the railway line and contained its own post office from March 14, 1850 to April 30, 1903.

Geography
The township is in northeastern Monroe County, with its northern border forming the Wayne County line. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.84 sqmi, of which 34.60 sqmi are land and 0.24 sqmi, or 0.68%, are water. Most of the township is drained by Swan Creek and its tributaries. The northeast corner of the township is drained by Port Creek, a tributary of the Huron River, while the southwest corner is drained by Stony Creek. Swan Creek, Stony Creek, and the Huron River are all southeast-flowing direct tributaries of Lake Erie.

Airport

 * Airport Sign.svg Buzzwick Airport is a public-use airport in the southern part of the township.

Major highways

 * runs south–north through the center of the township and has three access points: exit 2 (Telegraph Road), exit 5 (Carleton Rockwood Road), and exit 8 (Will Carleton Road) at the county line.
 * runs diagonally north through the southeastern portion of the township.

Education
Ash Township is served by three separate school districts. The vast majority of the township is served by Airport Community Schools. A few very small northern portions of the township along Will Carleton Road are served by Huron School District in Huron Township in Wayne County. Another very small northeastern portion of the township along Telegraph Road is served by Flat Rock Community Schools in Flat Rock in Wayne County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,610 people, 2,801 households, and 2,125 families residing in the township. The population density was 220.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,942 housing units at an average density of 85.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.08% White, 0.32% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of the population.

There were 2,801 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.3% 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 2.72 and the average family size was 3.13. In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $54,439, and the median income for a family was $61,020. Males had a median income of $47,892 versus $25,699 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,271. About 4.6% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * James DeSana, politician serving in the Michigan House of Representatives, lives in Ash Township

title: Ash Township, Michigan


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Bedford Township, Monroe County, Michigan

Bedford Township is a civil township of Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 31,813.

Bedford Township was organized in 1836. Sharing a southern border with the city of Toledo, Ohio, about 50 mi southwest of the city of Detroit, the township is one of the southernmost areas included in the Detroit–Warren–Ann Arbor Combined Statistical Area (Metro Detroit). Bedford Township is the most populous municipality in Monroe County and the second most populous civil township in the state of Michigan after Macomb Township.

Communities

 * Lambertville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the southwest part of the township at 41.76583°N, -83.62806°W. The Lambertville 48144 ZIP Code serves the southwest part of Bedford Township.
 * Little Lake is a former community within the township. It briefly had its own post office from August 11, 1873, until December 30, 1879. William Tuttle served as the first postmaster. Tuttle's residence and post office can be seen in section 10 of an 1876 map of Bedford Township.
 * Samaria is an unincorporated community in the northern part of the township at 41.80806°N, -83.57833°W. The Samaria 48177 ZIP Code provides P.O. box service for the area.
 * Temperance is an unincorporated community and census-designated place near the center of the township at 41.77917°N, -83.56889°W. The Temperance 48182 ZIP Code serves most of Bedford Township outside of the Lambertville area.

Geography
Bedford Township is located in Monroe County along the southern border of Michigan. It is bordered to the south by the city of Toledo, Ohio. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.36 sqmi, of which 39.20 sqmi are land and 0.16 sqmi, or 0.40%, are water. The township is drained to the southeast by several direct tributaries of Lake Erie, including, from south to north, Halfway Creek, Flat Creek, Little Lake Creek, and Bay Creek.

Major highways

 * runs briefly across the southeast part of the township.
 * also runs very briefly parallel to US 24 in the southeast corner of the township.
 * is a former state highway that ran through the township. It is now under local control.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,606 people, 10,327 households, and 8,086 families residing in the township. The population density was 731.5 PD/sqmi. There were 10,659 housing units at an average density of 272.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.56% White, 0.40% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.93% of the population.

There were 10,327 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $59,835, and the median income for a family was $67,239. Males had a median income of $50,754 versus $31,165 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,131. About 2.7% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Bedford Township and a few surrounding areas are serviced by Bedford Public Schools, which includes Douglas Road, Jackman Road, and Monroe Road Elementary Schools, Bedford Junior High School, and Bedford Senior High School. Between 2010 and 2012, facing budget constraints and a declining enrollment, the school board decided to close Smith Road Elementary and Temperance Road Elementary. Students from both schools were absorbed into the remaining elementary schools. New Bedford Academy is a charter school serving students K-8. It is chartered by Ferris State University.

Spring Arbor University operates a location geared for adults in Lambertville, and Monroe County Community College operates a branch of its college in Bedford Township named the Whitman Center.

Previously St. Anthony School of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit was in Temperance. Its service area included Bedford Township.

Media
Bedford Township contains two local newspapers: Bedford Now and the Bedford Press. In addition, the nearby Toledo Blade daily newspaper covers Bedford Township and the surrounding community. Radio stations within the township include WMLZ-LP and WMLZ-LP.

Notable people

 * Mat Kerekes, singer and songwriter, born and grew up in Bedford Township


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Berlin Charter Township, Michigan

Berlin Charter Township is a charter township of Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. At the 2020 census, the township population was 9,890.

The township was organized in 1867 from the eastern portion of Ash Township. As part of the Monroe Metropolitan Area, the township is also included as part of the much larger Metro Detroit region.

Communities

 * Estral Beach is a village in the southeasternmost portion of the township along Lake Erie. As a village, Estral Beach has some autonomy but is still under the administration of the township. The population of the village was 403 at the 2020 census.
 * Newport is an unincorporated community centered at 42.00222°N, -83.30861°W in the southwest portion of the township. As an unincorporated area, Newport has no legal boundaries or demographic statistics of its own. Newport contains its own post office with the 48166 ZIP Code, and locations in the southern part of Berlin Charter Township use Newport as a mailing address. The areas included in the Newport ZIP Code extend into Frenchtown Charter Township to the south and also includes the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station.
 * Oldport (or Old Port) is an unincorporated community located at the intersection of North Dixie Highway and Swan Creek Road at 42.08139°N, -83.58083°W. It was first settled as early as 1830 and was originally called "Newport". When a railway station named Newport opened to the west, this community adopted the name Oldport.
 * South Rockwood is a village located in the northern portion of the township along the border of Wayne County, adjacent to the city of Rockwood. South Rockwood contains its own post office with the 48179 ZIP Code. The population of the village was 1,587 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Berlin Charter Township is in the northeast corner of Monroe County and is bordered on the south by Frenchtown Township and by Ash Township on the west. The Huron River forms most of the northern border of the township with Brownstown Township and the cities of Rockwood and Flat Rock in Wayne County.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.03 sqmi, of which 32.01 sqmi are land and 5.02 sqmi, or 13.56%, are water.

Portions of the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area are located within Berlin Township. The township contains two listings on the National Register of Historic Places. The Detroit River Light is within the township's water boundaries just south of the mouth of the Detroit River. The Jefferson Avenue–Huron River Bridge crosses the Huron River, connecting Berlin Township to Brownstown Township along the U.S. Turnpike to Jefferson Avenue. It is one of the few listings on the National Register of Historic Places to span multiple counties.

Demographics
As of the census of, there were 6,924 people, 2,511 households, and 1,923 families residing in the township. The population density was 215.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,654 housing units at an average density of 82.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.11% White, 0.49% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 2,511 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 18.3% 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 2.76 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $57,403, and the median income for a family was $64,071. Males had a median income of $48,431 versus $27,568 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,898. About 2.9% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The southeastern portion of the township is served by Jefferson Schools, while the northwest portion of the township is served by Airport Community Schools. A very small northwesternmost portion of the township is served by Flat Rock Community Schools.

Highways

 * (decommissioned) – currently follows the route of present-day U.S. Route 24
 * (decommissioned) – currently follows the route of present-day U.S. Route 24
 * (decommissioned) – currently follows the route of present-day U.S. Route 24
 * (decommissioned) – currently follows the route of present-day U.S. Route 24

title: Berlin Charter Township, Michigan


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Carleton, Michigan

Carleton is a village in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,326 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Ash Township.

History
The community was first platted in 1872 by Daniel Matthews, who had worked previously to select Lansing as the state capital. He became the first postmaster when the Carleton post office was established on February 24, 1874. The community was named after Will Carleton, a local poet. The community centered along a railway line first built by the Pere Marquette Railway and a junction with the Canada Southern Railway, as well as the nearby Pennsylvania Railroad. The village incorporated in 1911.

Geography
Carleton is in northeastern Monroe County, in the western part of Ash Township. It is 11 mi north of Monroe, the county seat, and 6 mi southwest of Flat Rock. Interstate 275, a western bypass of the Detroit area, passes one mile east of the village, with access from Exit 5, Carleton Rockwood Road.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all land. The land is drained to the east and south by tributaries of Swan Creek, which flows southeast toward Lake Erie.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,345 people, 953 households, and 631 families living in the village. The population density was 2368.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,048 housing units at an average density of 1058.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 953 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.2% 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 2.46 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the village was 37.2 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,562 people, 998 households, and 677 families living in the village. The population density was 2,577.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,061 housing units at an average density of 1,067.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.72% White, 0.04% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 2.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.87% of the population.

There were 998 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,205, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $41,289 versus $26,531 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,394. About 9.6% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The village of Carleton is served by Airport Community Schools.

Notable people

 * Kathy Angerer, politician who served on the Michigan House of Representatives from 2005 to 2010; born in Carleton
 * Frederick Ballen, Civil War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient; buried in Carleton
 * Freddie Bishop, retired professional football player; attended school in Carleton
 * Jeff Jones, retired professional baseball player and coach
 * Elmina R. Lucke, educator and social worker; born in Carleton

title: Carleton, Michigan


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Detroit Beach, Michigan

Detroit Beach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,957 at the 2020 census. The CDP is located within Frenchtown Charter Township, and as an unincorporated community, Detroit Beach has no legal autonomy of its own.

Detroit Beach and its surrounding communities are served by Jefferson Schools.

History
The community of Detroit Beach was established by the Industrial Development Company in 1923 and so named in order to attract lot buyers from Detroit.

Geography
The community is in Frenchtown Charter Township on the shores of Lake Erie about 3.0 mi northeast of the city of Monroe. The area defined by the CDP is bounded on the northeast by South Grove Drive, on the northwest by North Dixie Highway, and on the southwest by the Sandy Creek and Sterling State Park. Detroit Beach is the main community, but the CDP also extends to include residents and storefronts along North Dixie Highway, as well as the Frenchtown Harbor condominiums and a small portion of Grand Beach. The CDP of Woodland Beach borders to the northeast.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 0.66 sqmi, of which 0.62 sqmi are land and 0.04 sqmi (6.06%) are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,289 people, 791 households, and 620 families residing in the community. The population density was 3,643.1 PD/sqmi. There were 820 housing units at an average density of 1,305.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the community was 98.08% White, 0.13% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 791 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the community, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $56,528, and the median income for a family was $58,393. Males had a median income of $47,333 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the community was $21,025. About 2.7% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Detroit Beach, Michigan


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Dundee, Michigan

Dundee is a village in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,323 at the 2020 census, up from 3,957 in 2010. The village is within Dundee Township and is served by Dundee Community Schools.

Settled as early as 1823, Dundee was incorporated as a village in 1855. The downtown Dundee Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which also includes the Old Mill Museum and the Macon Reservation of the River Raisin National Battlefield Park. The village is nicknamed the "Hub of the Highways" due to the intersection of major historic thoroughfares at the village's center (specifically present-day M-50 and U.S. Route 23).

Geography
Dundee is in western Monroe County, slightly east of the center of Dundee Township. Via highway M-50, it is 14 mi west-northwest of Monroe, the county seat, and 15 mi east-southeast of Tecumseh. Via US 23, it is 25 mi south of Ann Arbor and the same distance north of the Toledo, Ohio, area.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.28 sqmi, of which 5.24 sqmi are land and 0.04 sqmi, or 0.72%, are water. Dundee is the largest village by land area in the state of Michigan. The River Raisin passes through the village, continuing through Monroe on its way to Lake Erie.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dundee has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Dundee was 101 F on July 22, 2011, July 5, 2012, and July 8, 2012, while the coldest temperature recorded was -15 F on January 16, 2009, January 7, 2014, and February 20–21, 2015.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,957 people, 1,539 households, and 1,035 families living in the village. The population density was 655.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,742 housing units at an average density of 288.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.5% White, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 1,539 households, of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the village was 34.3 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,522 people, 1,389 households, and 913 families living in the village. The population density was 1,091.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,477 housing units at an average density of 457.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.91% White, 0.65% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 1,389 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the village, the age distribution of the population was as follows: 28.9% were under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,563, and the median income for a family was $49,479. Males had a median income of $40,612 versus $24,908 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,389. About 5.5% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Catharine Hitchcock Tilden Avery, author and educator; born in Dundee
 * Joel Dean, founder of Dean & DeLuca

title: Dundee, Michigan


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Dundee Township, Michigan

Dundee Township is a civil township of Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,145 at the 2020 census, up from 6,759 in 2010. The township contains the village of Dundee, and the majority of the township is served by Dundee Community Schools.

Communities

 * Diann is the location of a junction between the Ann Arbor Railroad running north–south, the Indiana and Ohio Railway coming in from the west, and the CN Flat Rock Subdivision coming in from the east at 41.93194°N, -83.63722°W about 3 mi southeast of Dundee.
 * Dundee is a village within the township on the River Raisin at the junction of U.S. Route 23 and M-50.
 * Rea is an unincorporated community located at 41.97528°N, -83.72167°W. It was founded in 1886 as a railway station. Rea had its own post office from March 2, 1886, until October 2, 1906.

Geography
Dundee Township is in western Monroe County and is bordered to the west by Lenawee County. The village of Dundee is in the center of the township, 14 mi west of Monroe, the county seat. The River Raisin flows from south to east across the township, passing through the center of Dundee village. The township is within the River Raisin watershed except for the southeast corner, which is drained by tributaries of Plum Creek. The River Raisin and Plum Creek are direct tributaries of Lake Erie to the southeast.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 48.60 sqmi, of which 48.22 sqmi are land and 0.38 sqmi, or 0.79%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,341 people, 2,367 households, and 1,713 families residing in the township. The population density was 130.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,498 housing units at an average density of 51.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.35% White, 0.49% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population. There were 2,367 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,279, and the median income for a family was $57,996. Males had a median income of $44,250 versus $26,580 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,361. About 5.6% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Dundee Township, Michigan


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Erie Township, Michigan

Erie Township is a civil township of Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,299 at the 2020 census. Sharing a southern border with the city of Toledo, Ohio, about 45 mi southwest of the city of Detroit, the township is one of the southernmost areas included in the Detroit–Warren–Ann Arbor Combined Statistical Area (Metro Detroit).

The township was organized in 1827 and is the southeasternmost municipality in the state of Michigan. The city of Luna Pier is mostly surrounded by the township, but the two are administered autonomously since Luna Pier incorporated as a city in 1963.

History
Erie was started in 1790 by Métis people moving south from Monroe. Early on, a log church named St. Joseph sur la Baie Miami was built here. Father Gabriel Richard often conducted mass here.

The township was officially organized as one of the first five townships in Monroe County, Michigan Territory, in 1827. The township was originally much larger and included the present-day townships of Bedford, La Salle, and about a 0.5 mi stretch of the Toledo Strip. When a post office was established in 1827, it was given the name of "Bay Settlement". The township's name was changed to Erie in 1835. Bedford Township and La Salle Township were broken off from Erie Township and established in 1836. In the same year, the Toledo Strip portion of Erie Township was given to the state of Ohio. Luna Pier, which occupied the northeast portion of the township, incorporated as a city in 1963, separating it from the township.

The last boundary change within Erie Township came in 1973 when the Supreme Court of the United States intervened on a border dispute involving the small and uninhabited Turtle Island, 2 mi offshore in Lake Erie. The 1.5 acre island was divided in half, with one side given to Erie Township. The other side of the island, which contains the abandoned Turtle Island Light, was given to Ohio.

Communities

 * Alexis is a former settlement beginning in 1878 that was at a junction of two railway lines heading south from Detroit. The site was also known as Detroit Junction.
 * Erie is an unincorporated community located in the northwest portion of the township at 41.79417°N, -83.49639°W. As one of the county's oldest communities, Erie was first settled as early as 1790 by settlers from the north in Frenchtown. It was given a post office named "Bay Settlement" on April 18, 1827. The name was changed to "Erie" after the township on March 5, 1835, and remains in operation.
 * Havre is a former settlement located about 1.5 mi north of the state border on the north shores of Maumee Bay. A post office operated very briefly here for about five months from June 19 until December 15, 1837.
 * Ottawa is a historic locale on the railway line at 41.76722°N, -83.52139°W.
 * Vienna is a historic locale located at 41.78694°N, -83.47806°W. Founded in 1882, it served as a branch on the Michigan Central Railroad in 1882.
 * Vienna Junction is another historic community that was centered along the railway at 41.75°N, -83.505°W.
 * Vistula was a settlement located within the former boundaries of the township. A land company bought and platted the community in 1832, and the territory built a roadway here. A post office in Vistula was established on January 8, 1834, and operated very briefly until it was closed on January 9, 1835, during the onset of the Toledo War. When the border dispute was resolved by 1836, the area of Vistula was transferred to the state of Ohio. The only remnants of the former settlement are included in the Vistula Historic District in Toledo.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 29.59 sqmi, of which 23.88 sqmi are land and 5.72 sqmi, or 19.32%, are water.

Erie Township includes Gard Island, Indian Island, and a portion of Turtle Island in Lake Erie. The Ottawa River runs through the southeasternmost portion of the township and empties into North Maumee Bay within the township. The township also includes the North Maumee Bay Archeological District and portions of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. The Lost Peninsula is located in the southeasternmost portion of the township. It is located on Point Place Peninsula, which is bordered by the Ottawa River on the west and Maumee Bay on the east. Lost Peninsula is an exclave of the township (and of the state of Michigan), as its only land border is with the state of Ohio. The Toledo neighborhood of Point Place borders Lost Peninsula to the south.

The township is bordered by Lake Erie to the east, Bedford Township to the west, La Salle Township to the north, and the city of Luna Pier to the northeast. The state of Ohio borders to the south, including portions of the city of Toledo and Washington Township.

Major highways

 * runs south–north through the eastern section of township and has one access point along Otter Creek Road (exit 9).
 * runs south–north through the center of the township.
 * runs parallel with US 24.
 * US_25_Michigan_1948.svg US 25 is a former U.S. highway from 1926–1973 that is now replaced with M-125.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,850 people, 1,789 households, and 1,343 families residing in the township. The population density was 201.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,917 housing units at an average density of 79.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.32% White, 1.01% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 1.42% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.29% of the population.

There were 1,789 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $52,442, and the median income for a family was $59,089. Males had a median income of $46,810 versus $27,900 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,494. About 4.5% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The majority of Erie Township is served by Mason Consolidated Schools, while very small portions of the western border are served by Bedford Public Schools to the west in Bedford Township.

Notable people

 * Elroy M. Avery, historian, author, and politician; born in Erie Township

title: Erie Township, Michigan


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Estral Beach, Michigan

Estral Beach is a village in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 403 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Berlin Charter Township.

History
Estral Beach was incorporated as a village in 1925. It was named after the Spanish word for "star".

Geography
The village is in northeastern Monroe County, on the southern edge of Berlin Charter Township. It sits on the northwest shore of Lake Erie at the mouth of Swan Creek and about 8 mi south of the mouth of the Detroit River. It is 13 mi by road northeast of Monroe, the county seat, and 7 mi south of Rockwood. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Estral Beach has a total area of 0.45 sqmi, of which 0.44 sqmi are land and 0.005 sqmi, or 1.12%, are water.

Pointe Mouillee State Game Area is located 1 mi northeast of the village, and the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station is 2 mi to the southwest. The Strong Unit of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is located within the northern portion of the village and extends further north.

The village has never contained its own post office and uses the 48166 ZIP Code of Newport, 5 mi to the northwest.

Education
The village is served by Jefferson Schools.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 418 people, 183 households, and 114 families residing in the village. The population density was 908.7 PD/sqmi. There were 220 housing units at an average density of 478.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.3% White and 0.7% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 183 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the village was 45 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 36.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 486 people, 179 households, and 131 families residing in the village. The population density was 983.7 PD/sqmi. There were 211 housing units at an average density of 427.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.00% White, 1.23% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.41% from other races, and 5.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.67% of the population.

There were 179 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $48,194, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $32,188 versus $30,417 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,873. About 3.6% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Estral Beach, Michigan


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Exeter Township, Michigan

Exeter Township is a civil township of Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,927 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * East Exeter is a former settlement within the township that briefly had its own post office from March 14, 1850, until October 2, 1851.
 * Exeter is a historic community located at 42.04667°N, -83.49944°W. Exeter contained its own post office from July 6, 1840, to June 28, 1842, and again from March 14, 1850 to September 14, 1903.
 * Maybee is a village in the southwestern portion of the township at 42.00389°N, -83.51556°W. Maybee has its own post office with the 48159 ZIP Code, which serves the village and portions of Exeter Township, as well as portions of several nearby townships.
 * Scofield is an unincorporated community located northeast of Maybee at 42.02139°N, -83.48194°W.

Geography
Exeter Township is in northern Monroe County and is bordered to the north by Wayne County. The center of the township is 10 mi northwest of Monroe, the county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.65 sqmi, of which 36.54 sqmi are land and 0.11 sqmi, or 0.31%, are water. The township is drained mainly by Stony Creek, which crosses the center of the township, and Swan Creek, which crosses the northeast part of the township. Sandy Creek crosses the southwest corner of the township, passing through the center of the village of Maybee. All three creeks flow to the southeast and are direct tributaries of Lake Erie.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,727 people, 1,262 households, and 1,004 families residing in the township. The population density was 102.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,307 housing units at an average density of 35.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 91.82% White, 6.14% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 1,262 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,806, and the median income for a family was $69,429. Males had a median income of $50,718 versus $26,818 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,308. About 2.7% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Exeter Township is served by four school districts. The majority of the township is served by Airport Community Schools. The southeastern portion of the township is served by Monroe Public Schools, which also includes the majority of the village of Maybee. The southwestern corner of the township, including a small western portion of the village of Maybee, is served by Dundee Community Schools. The northwestern portion of the township is served by Milan Area Schools.

Notable people

 * Lewis Welch (1814–1878), Michigan state senator

title: Exeter Township, Michigan


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Frenchtown Charter Township, Michigan

Frenchtown Charter Township is a charter township within Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 21,609 as per the 2020 census.

The township is bordered on the south by the city of Monroe. Sterling State Park and the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station are located within Frenchtown. The township was the site of the Battle of Frenchtown during the War of 1812.

History
The area was long occupied by Native Americans, including the historic Potawatomi. They had trading relations with French-Canadians in the area. The Frenchtown area reflected the ethnicity of its first European settlers, French Canadians who took land along the banks of the River Raisin as early as 1784. There had been other French colonial settlements closer to Detroit and on both sides of the Detroit River. Their descendants are known as Muskrat French. Around the same time, the Sandy Creek Settlement was founded near this by Joseph Porlier Benec. The United States acquired this area, which had been considered part of British Canadian territory after the Treaty of Paris (1783) settling the American Revolutionary War. It was specifically part of state claims (from 1783); the Northwest Territory (1787); Indiana Territory (1803); Michigan Territory (1805); and, finally, the State of Michigan (1837).

During the War of 1812, the area was the site of the Battle of Frenchtown, in which 397 Americans were killed by the coalition of British Army and Native Americans; this was the highest number of American fatalities of any battle during the war. The battlefield site today is within the River Raisin National Battlefield Park, which was designated in 2009 and falls within the present-day city limits of Monroe.

In 1817, that portion of Frenchtown was renamed and incorporated as the village of Monroe, named in honor of President James Monroe's planned visit to the Michigan Territory later that year. In the same year, the village of Monroe was named as the county seat of the newly created Monroe County. Monroe was incorporated as a city in 1837. At that time, the remaining area known as Frenchtown was reorganized as a township, encompassing much of the northern portion of the county which was the area from the River Raisin to the Huron River at Wayne County's southern border. Shortly afterwards, the northern portion of the township was broken off to form Ash Township. Later, by 1867, Berlin Charter Township was formed from another territory of the township. Additionally, the city of Monroe annexed pieces of the southern portion of Frenchtown several times. As a result, the boundary between the current Frenchtown Charter Township and the city limits of Monroe is jagged.

Communities

 * Brest is a former settlement located along the shores of Lake Erie. It was settled as a port by the French as early as 1810 and named after Brest, France. In 1836, the Gibralter & Flat Rock Company developed the area of Brest and Gibralter to the north. The community of Brest had its own post office from July 15, 1836, to July 8, 1863, and again from February 28, 1890, to August 15, 1903. Gibralter succeeded and later became the city of Gibraltar, but the Brest port failed. Brest can be seen on a 1911 map of Monroe County in what is now the community of Stony Point.
 * Detroit Beach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located at 41.93139°N, -83.33056°W.
 * Golfcrest is an unincorporated community at 41.94278°N, -83.37028°W.
 * Loranger is a former settlement within the township. Settled in 1832, it centered around the Loranger gristmill along Stony Creek. The community never really developed but did have its own post office briefly from January 16, 1865 to April 26, 1869. The gristmill was saved and relocated to The Henry Ford in 1928. The Edward Loranger House, which was built in 1825, remains in its original location along Stony Creek.
 * Newport is an unincorporated community centered at 42.00222°N, -83.30861°W mostly in Berlin Township. The Newport 48166 ZIP Code serves the northern portion of Frenchtown Township.
 * Pointe aux Peaux is an unincorporated community located near Stony Point along the shores of Lake Erie at 41.945°N, -83.25417°W.
 * Steiner is an unincorporated community at 41.98889°N, -83.3875°W. Steiner had its own post office from September 7, 1886 to July 31, 1925.
 * Stony Creek is a historic community located along a railway line at 41.96417°N, -83.33417°W. Stony Creek had its own post office very briefly from July 6, 1840 to January 18, 1841.
 * Stony Point is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located at 41.94111°N, -83.26611°W.
 * Woodland Beach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located at 41.94222°N, -83.31833°W.

Geography

The township is in eastern Monroe County and is bordered to the southeast by Lake Erie. Many of the township's communities are located near the lake. Sterling State Park is located along the southern edge of the township and is the only Michigan state park on Lake Erie. Small pieces of the township are organized into the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. Frenchtown Township is bordered on the south by the city of Monroe, but a small portion of the southern border touches Monroe Charter Township. Raisinville Township is to the west, and Ash and Berlin Township border on the north. A very small portion of the northwest corner of Frenchtown Township touches Exeter Township. The River Raisin serves as the boundary between Frenchtown and the city of Monroe for a short length near Lake Erie and then again further upstream for a small portion near the Custer Airport. Sandy Creek also runs through the township. The southeast border of Frenchtown Township, as well as the rest of the county's Lake Erie shoreline, is at the lowest elevation in the state of Michigan at 571 ft above sea level.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 43.12 sqmi, of which 41.74 sqmi are land and 1.38 sqmi, or 3.19%, are water.

Major highways

 * runs northeast-southwest through the center of the township, with access at North Dixie Highway (exit 15) and Nadeau Road (exit 18).
 * has its southern terminus within the township at the boundary with Berlin Township.
 * runs parallel just west of Interstate 75.
 * US 25 Michigan 1948.svg US 25 is a former highway that ran through the township but was replaced with the present-day U.S. Route 24 and M-125 in the early-1970s.
 * runs through the township before its northern terminus at Telegraph Road.
 * M-130 1948.svg M-130 (North Custer Road) is a former highway that runs briefly through the southwestern portion of the township. It was a state highway from 1929 to 1955.
 * M-56 (North Dixie Hwy) is a former highway that ran north-south through the township near Lake Erie. It was a state highway decommissioned in 1957.

Demographics
As per the census of 2010, there were 20,428 people, 7,733 households, and 5,598 families residing in the township. The population density was 493.4 PD/sqmi. There were 8,244 housing units at an average density of 195.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.51% White, 1.59% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of the population.

There were 7,733 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,699, and the median income for a family was $54,032. Males had a median income of $44,338 versus $25,787 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,335. About 4.9% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Frenchtown Township is served by three separate public school districts. The majority of the township is served by Jefferson Schools, which has its middle school and high school within the township, as well as one of its two elementary schools. The northernmost portion of the township is served by Airport Community Schools, while the western portion of the township is served by Monroe Public Schools.

Triumph Academy is a charter school located within the township.

title: Frenchtown Charter Township, Michigan


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Ida Township, Michigan

Ida Township is a civil township of Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,783 at the 2020 census. The township was organized in 1837 and named after local civic leader Ida M. Taylor.

Communities

 * Federman was a community located at 41.90583°N, -83.62444°W. The community contained its own railway station. The station served as an intersection that linked the Ann Arbor Railroad and New York Central lines. Federman had its own post office briefly from June 22, 1899, to August 31, 1906.
 * Ida is an unincorporated community on the northern boundary of the township at 41.91083°N, -83.57361°W. The community of Ida was listed as a new census-designated place for the 2020 census.
 * Ida Center is an unincorporated community located near the center of the township along the intersection of Ida Center Road and Lewis Avenue at 41.86611°N, -83.57139°W.
 * Lulu is an unincorporated community along Douglas Road and Lulu Road just northwest of the township center at 41.87972°N, -83.61083°W. In 1853, Henry West came to the township and purchased a large plot of land in what would become the community of Lulu. The community contained a train depot along the Toledo and Ann Arbor Railroad about 10 mi south of the village of Dundee. A post office began operating in Lulu on June 29, 1880, with storekeeper Paul Nill as the first postmaster, and it operated until July 15, 1941. The railway line continues to run through the community and is operated by the Ann Arbor Railroad but no longer contains a station or stop in the community.
 * Yargerville is an unincorporated community centered at the intersection of East Morocco / Wood Road and Minx Road along the eastern boundary of the township with La Salle Township at 41.83833°N, -83.53194°W. Yargerville contained its own post office from 1890 to 1906.

Geography
The township is in central Monroe County, about 11 mi west-southwest of Monroe, the county seat. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.92 sqmi, of which 36.75 sqmi are land and 0.17 sqmi, or 0.47%, are water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,949 people, 1,622 households, and 1,373 families residing in the township. The population density was 134.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,655 housing units at an average density of 45.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.48% White, 0.14% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

There were 1,622 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.3% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $57,106, and the median income for a family was $60,990. Males had a median income of $46,130 versus $28,456 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,074. About 1.9% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The majority of the township is served by Ida Public Schools, which has all three schools within one campus near the center of the community of Ida along Lewis Avenue. One of ida's biggest rivals is High School of Dundee. The district also serves a small area of several neighboring townships. A small portion of the western portion of Ida Township is served by Summerfield Schools in Summerfield Township to the west.

Previously, St. Anthony School of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit was in Temperance. Its service area included Ida Township.

title: Ida Township, Michigan


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La Salle Township, Michigan

La Salle Township is a civil township of Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,639 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Grand View is an unincorporated community along the shores of Lake Erie at 41.84194°N, -83.40278°W.
 * La Salle is an unincorporated community centered at 41.86778°N, -83.4525°W in the northern portion of the township at the intersection of South Dixie Highway (M-125) and LaPlaisance Road–North Otter Creek Road. The community was first settled as early as 1831. A post office operated briefly from April 1832 to December 5, 1833. The post office was reestablished on May 21, 1834, and remains in operation. The La Salle 48145 ZIP Code serves most of the township.
 * Morocco is a former community located in the southwestern portion of the township. A rural post office operated here from October 30, 1884 until October 15, 1906. Morocco can be seen within the township on a 1911 map of Monroe County.
 * North Shores is an unincorporated community along Lake Erie just south of Grand View at 41.83639°N, -83.4075°W.
 * Toledo Beach is a former community located along the shores of Lake Erie just south of North Shores. It was settled as a summer resort and also had a station along the Toledo, O.B. & N. Railroad. Previously, the area was called the Ottawa Beach Resort until it was purchased by the Toledo Rail Light and Power Company, and the 400 acres Toledo Beach Amusement Park was built in 1907. A post office began operating on May 29, 1915. The amusement park prospered and was accessible by a trolley line from Toledo, Ohio. The line ran through several lakefront communities leading to Toledo Beach until the line was shut down in 1927. By 1950, the park contained many attractions, a dance hall, train rides, and numerous other amenities. Financial hardships forced the closure and selling of the park, in which it was demolished and replaced with the Toledo Beach Marina in 1962.
 * Winchester is a former settlement located in the township at the mouth of Otter Creek at Lake Erie. It may have been named after James Winchester, who was a general whose militia protected the area during the War of 1812. The community and post office can be seen on a historic 1876 map of La Salle Township.

Geography
La Salle Township is in eastern Monroe County, about 5 mi southwest of Monroe, the county seat. Its eastern boundary is the shore of Lake Erie. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.86 sqmi, of which 26.57 sqmi are land and 0.29 sqmi, or 1.07%, are water. The township is drained mainly by Otter Creek, which passes through the community of La Salle, and by Sulphur Creek and Muddy Creek to the south. Woodchuck Creek forms the northeast border of the township. All four creeks flow to Lake Erie.

Major highways

 * runs southwest–northeast through the eastern section of township and has one access point along South Otter Creek Road (exit 9).
 * runs south–north through the center of the township.
 * runs parallel to US 24.
 * US_25_Michigan_1948.svg US 25 is a former U.S. highway from 1926–1973 that is now replaced with M-125.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,001 people, 1,765 households, and 1,440 families residing in the township. The population density was 187.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,852 housing units at an average density of 69.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.96% White, 0.36% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.32% of the population.

There were 1,765 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,693, and the median income for a family was $69,000. Males had a median income of $51,884 versus $30,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,237. About 2.6% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
La Salle Township is served by three separate public school districts. The northern portion is served by Monroe Public Schools. The southern portion is served by Mason Consolidated Schools, and small sections along the western border are served by Ida Public Schools.

title: La Salle Township, Michigan


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Lambertville, Michigan

Lambertville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,433 at the 2020 census. The CDP is located within Bedford Township.

The Lambertville 48144 ZIP Code serves the southwest part of Bedford Township and small portions of Whiteford Township to the west.

History
The community was settled as early as 1832 by John Lambert and was given a post office named West Erie on June 13, 1834 in the Michigan Territory. It was so named due to its western location in Erie Township. The post office was renamed Lambertville on January 15, 1836 when Bedford Township was established. The post office closed briefly from March 25 to December 4, 1865 but has remained in continuous operation ever since.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.75 sqmi, of which 6.74 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi (0.15%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 9,299 people, 3,315 households, and 2,665 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,530.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,376 housing units at an average density of 555.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.89% White, 0.33% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.

There were 3,315 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 16.0% 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 2.80 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,221, and the median income for a family was $69,911. Males had a median income of $51,989 versus $34,973 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,475. About 3.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Leo Marentette, former professional baseball player and Lambertville resident at the time of his death.
 * Roy Parmelee, professional baseball player who was born in Lambertville

title: Lambertville, Michigan