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Hartford, Michigan

Hartford is a city in Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,688 at the 2010 census. The city is located within Hartford Township, but is politically independent.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.34 sqmi, of which 1.33 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,688 people, 899 households, and 644 families living in the city. The population density was 2021.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,002 housing units at an average density of 753.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 71.9% White, 1.6% African American, 2.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 18.7% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.5% of the population.

There were 899 households, of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.4% were non-families. 23.1% 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 2.97 and the average family size was 3.50.

The median age in the city was 31.3 years. 32% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,476 people, 935 households, and 646 families living in the city. The population density was 1,805.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,023 housing units at an average density of 746.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.42% White, 0.89% African American, 3.31% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 7.19% from other races, and 2.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.72% of the population.

There were 935 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,879, and the median income for a family was $36,632. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $21,481 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,181. About 13.9% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under age 18 and 20.8% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation
Within the city limits of Hartford is one of the endpoints of the Van Buren Trail.

Hartford Motor Speedway is a venue for motor racing through the spring, summer and fall.

Hartford hosts the annual Strawberry Festival in early June.

Notable people

 * Marty Conrad, offensive lineman in the NFL for the Toledo Maroons (1922–1923), the Kenosha Maroons (1924), and the Akron Pros (1925).
 * Edward D. Kelly, third Bishop of Grand Rapids from 1919 until his death in 1926.

title: Hartford, Michigan


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Hartford Township, Michigan

Hartford Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,021 at the 2020 census. The City of Hartford is located within the township, but is administratively autonomous.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.8 sqmi, of which 33.7 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi (0.35%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,159 people, 1,095 households, and 830 families residing in the township. The population density was 93.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,183 housing units at an average density of 35.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 87.05% White, 0.47% African American, 1.20% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 8.90% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.51% of the population.

There were 1,095 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,741, and the median income for a family was $39,830. Males had a median income of $31,588 versus $21,324 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,801. About 10.2% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

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title: Hartford Township, Michigan


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Keeler Township, Michigan

Keeler Township is a civil township in Van Buren County, Michigan, USA. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,968.

Keeler Township is largely agricultural, though it has a large influx of summer visitors who own cottages or stay at summer resorts in the Sister Lakes area in the township's southwest corner. The Sister Lakes area, though unincorporated, has the largest collection of retail establishments in the township. (The area extends into adjacent Silver Creek Township in Cass County.)

Township offices are in Keeler, which also has some stores.

Communities

 * Sister Lakes
 * Keeler

History
In 1964, the Sister Lakes area gained national notoriety when an area resident reported seeing a Bigfoot-like creature. ABC News filed a report after hearing about monster hunters congregating in the area following the claimed sighting.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 sqmi, of which 34.0 sqmi is land and 1.0 sqmi (2.88%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 2,601 people, 870 households and 629 families residing in the township. The population density was 76.5 /sqmi. There were 1,562 housing units at an average density of 45.9 /sqmi. The racial make up of the township was 88.85% White, 1.35% African American, 1.15% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 5.61% from other races, and 2.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.57% of the population.

There were 870 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% 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.

29.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median household income was $42,955 and the median family income was $47,083. Males had a median income of $32,069 and females $26,016#. The per capita income was $19,989. About 9.2% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Ernie Koob (born in Keeler, 1892), baseball pitcher, threw a no-hitter for 1917 St. Louis Browns

title: Keeler Township, Michigan


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Lawrence, Michigan

Lawrence is a village in Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 996 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Lawrence Township. It is host to an annual Ox Roast, Homecoming festival, and Farmer's Market.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.76 sqmi, of which 1.71 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 996 people, 371 households, and 251 families living in the village. The population density was 582.5 PD/sqmi. There were 436 housing units at an average density of 255.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 79.4% White, 1.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 15.6% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 27.2% of the population.

There were 371 households, of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% 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 3.25.

The median age in the village was 31.7 years. 32% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 9.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,059 people, 392 households, and 268 families living in the village. The population density was 600.4 PD/sqmi. There were 434 housing units at an average density of 246.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 79.32% White, 3.78% African American, 1.51% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 9.54% from other races, and 5.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 18.32% of the population.

There were 392 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the village, 31.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.9% was from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,583, and the median income for a family was $38,672. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $20,568 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,169. About 13.1% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 25.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Barbara Crandall, Miss Michigan, 1984
 * James Toumey, pioneering educator at the Yale School of Forestry (now the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies)
 * Shayne Whittington, power forward for Indiana Pacers, played for Lawrence Public schools. His jersey #32 was retired in 2014–2015.

title: Lawrence, Michigan


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Lawrence Township, Michigan

Lawrence Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,289 at the 2020 census. The Village of Lawrence is located within the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.0 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi (2.43%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,341 people, 1,194 households, and 893 families residing in the township. The population density was 95.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,516 housing units at an average density of 43.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 84.47% White, 2.93% African American, 1.08% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 7.09% from other races, and 4.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.41% of the population.

There were 1,194 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,944, and the median income for a family was $45,781. Males had a median income of $30,964 versus $24,779 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,246. About 7.1% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Lawrence Township, Michigan


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Lawton, Michigan

Lawton is a village in southeastern Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. The population was 1,900 at the 2010 census.

History
Lawton was named for Nathaniel Lawton, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.36 sqmi, of which 2.32 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,900 people, 730 households, and 457 families living in the village. The population density was 819.0 PD/sqmi. There were 788 housing units at an average density of 339.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.0% White, 0.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 5.6% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.8% of the population.

There were 730 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% 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 3.07.

The median age in the village was 38.9 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.1% male and 54.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,859 people, 610 households, and 428 families living in the village. The population density was 823.0 PD/sqmi. There were 668 housing units at an average density of 295.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.75% White, 1.24% African-American, 0.75% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 3.98% from other races, and 3.23% from two or more races. 11.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 610 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $40,909. Males had a median income of $32,614 versus $25,208 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,600. 11.5% of the population and 6.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.2% of those under the age of 18 and 16.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Notable residents

 * Henry Ford (1825–1894), Michigan state senator and Lawton village president (not to be confused with the industrialist Henry Ford)

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Mattawan, Michigan

Mattawan is a village in Antwerp Township, Van Buren County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,997 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.83 sqmi, of which 3.81 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,997 people, 788 households, and 533 families living in the village. The population density was 524.1 PD/sqmi. There were 873 housing units at an average density of 229.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.9% White, 2.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 788 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% 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 3.06.

The median age in the village was 36.5 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,536 people, 961 households, and 711 families living in the village. The population density was 615.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,024 housing units at an average density of 248.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.16% White, 1.89% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 1.22% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.12% of the population.

There were 961 households, out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $88,241, and the median income for a family was $98,259. Males had a median income of $75,967 versus $64,647 for females. The per capita income for the village was $67,971. About 3.2% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including .8% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Education in the village of Mattawan is provided by the Mattawan Consolidated School District (K-12), which consists of the Early Elementary School (grades K-2), the Later Elementary School (grades 3–5), the Middle School (grades 6–8), and the High School (grades 9–12).

The Mattawan Consolidated School system is unusual because it is a unified campus. All of the school buildings and sports facilities are on one campus.

Notable people

 * The San Francisco Twins
 * Chris Ballingall, professional baseball player
 * Noah Herron, running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League
 * Andy Roach, professional hockey player for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League

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Paw Paw, Michigan

Paw Paw is a village and the county seat of Van Buren County, Michigan. The population was 3,534 at the 2010 census.

Overview
The village is located at the confluence of the east and south branches of the Paw Paw River in the northeast portion of Paw Paw Township. Paw Paw was incorporated in 1837 and is located in the southwestern portion of Michigan, on Interstate 94 (I-94) approximately 20 mi west of Kalamazoo.

The town was the home of African American cookbook author Malinda Russell who published the first known cookbook by a black woman in the United States. She lived in Paw Paw after she fled her Tennessee home, which was raided by traveling gangs of whites in 1864. Her book Domestic Cook Book: Containing a Careful Selection of Useful Receipts for the Kitchen, as a means to provide income for her and her son and earn money to return to Greeneville, Tennessee. Russell self-published her book, in 1866, giving a brief history of her life and stating in the preface to it that she hoped to earn passage to return home from its proceeds. Within months of her publication, the town of Paw Paw was destroyed by fire.

On June 13, 1888, fire again erupted, destroying seven buildings (including 11 businesses and 2 lodges) in the village.

Paw Paw is in a rural location whose primary agricultural product is grapes, which are used both in the local Michigan wine industry and for juice and jellies. The St. Julian Winery and Warner's Winery started in Paw Paw. Paw Paw has an annual Wine and Harvest Festival, which traditionally occurs the weekend following Labor Day. The Festival features a beer tent, bandstand, live music, a popular grape stomping competition among barefoot locals, carnival foods, and fireworks over scenic Maple Lake. For three days, the village opens up to celebrate its agricultural roots: its fruit-growing, juice, and wine-making industries. Activities in every corner of the village include the traditional grape stomping, wine tasting, 5K run, bicycle classic, and carnival midway, with new fun added each year.

Paw Paw is named for the pawpaw trees which once grew along the Paw Paw River.

The vignette "Paw Paw for Jesus" was featured on NPR's This American Life.

Historic sites
Listed in the National Register for Historic places is the Van Buren County Courthouse at 212 E. Paw Paw Street, wherein the first election was held in 1837. Renovations were completed in 1999.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.89 sqmi, of which 2.67 sqmi is land and 0.22 sqmi is water.

Major highways

 * Red Arrow Highway
 * Red Arrow Highway
 * Red Arrow Highway

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,534 people, 1,499 households, and 862 families living in the village. The population density was 1323.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,674 housing units at an average density of 627.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.3% White, 2.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.

There were 1,499 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.5% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the village was 36.4 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,363 people, 1,417 households, and 855 families living in the village. The population density was 1,262.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,511 housing units at an average density of 567.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.83% White, 2.85% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.19% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.97% of the population.

There were 1,417 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $50,889. Males had a median income of $36,548 versus $29,559 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,859. About 1.9% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Paw Paw Public Schools is the school district serving the community.

In popular culture
Paw Paw, Michigan is the primary setting of the popular children's musical Dear Edwina.

Notable people

 * Jason Babin, football player for Western Michigan, first-round NFL draft pick
 * John Bonamego, football head coach at Central Michigan University; previously assistant coach with NFL's Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions
 * Frank R. Gooding, Governor of Idaho 1905–09, U.S. Senator 1921–28; raised in Paw Paw
 * Doane Harrison, Oscar-nominated film editor, best known for his long collaboration with director Billy Wilder
 * Bill and Wade Killefer, early 20th-century baseball players
 * Ricky Knotts, racecar driver killed attempting to qualify for 1981 Daytona 500
 * Joseph Labadie, labor leader and political activist
 * Ron Labadie, head of scouting for NFL's Miami Dolphins
 * Loretta Long, actress and educator, best known as "Susan Robinson" on Sesame Street
 * Charlie Maxwell ("Old Paw Paw"), a former Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox baseball player
 * Jerry Mitchell, Tony Award-winning choreographer
 * Don Moorhead, football player for Michigan 1969–1970, Canadian Football League quarterback
 * Malinda Russell, cookbook author
 * Frederick S. Strong, US Army major general
 * A. W. Underwood, a 19th-century Paw Paw native with the purported ability to set items ablaze. Brian Eno's 1974 song about Underwood, "The Paw Paw Negro Blowtorch", references the village.
 * Abraham Wechter, master luthier of Wechter Guitars
 * Shayne Whittington, NBA basketball player for the Indiana Pacers

title: Paw Paw, Michigan


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Paw Paw Township, Michigan

Paw Paw Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,881 at the 2020 census. The village of Paw Paw is located in the northeast portion of the township. The east south and south branches of the Paw Paw River flow through the township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.0 sqmi, of which 35.2 sqmi is land and 1.8 sqmi (4.86%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,091 people, 2,771 households, and 1,898 families residing in the township. The population density was 201.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,248 housing units at an average density of 92.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.60% White, 2.43% African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.94% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.47% of the population.

There were 2,771 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% 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 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $43,802, and the median income for a family was $53,722. Males had a median income of $38,171 versus $28,472 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,549. About 4.3% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Recycling
The township maintains a transfer station on West Red Arrow Hwy. Recycles accepted in a newsprint shed, cardboard bin, mixed plastic-glass-metal bin and larger metals bin.

title: Paw Paw Township, Michigan


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Pine Grove Township, Michigan

Pine Grove Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,994 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * The city of Gobles straddles the western boundary of the township with Bloomingdale Township, but as a city, it is administratively autonomous of both townships.
 * Kendall is an unincorporated community and the township seat. It is located between sections 22 and 27 at 42.36167°N, -85.81333°W. The ZIP Code is 49062. It is named for Lucius B. Kendall, who settled there in 1864 and built up a successful company producing Barrel staves from the surrounding oak forests with a steam saw-mill. In 1870, Kendall was a principal player in pushing for the construction of a railroad line between Kalamazoo and South Haven through the town, which became a station on the South Haven division of the Michigan Central Railroad. A post office was also established in 1870, in which Kendall and his associates platted the village of Kendall. The Panic of 1873 ruined many of the businesses in town, causing a decline in population from a high of about 400 to about 250 in 1880.
 * Mentha is a ghost town, formerly known as a major source for peppermint for the production of mint oil by the company of Albert M. Todd. It was located at 42.35722°N, -85.77472°W.
 * North Lake is an unincorporated community at 42.33333°N, -85.81944°W on the boundary with Almena Township.
 * Pine Grove Mills is a small settlement about a mile east of Gobles. It was platted February 4, 1870, receiving a post office in 1857 with David D. Wise as postmaster. Now a private residence, the post office still stands today. The railroad extension from Kalamazoo reached Pine Grove Mills on January 10, 1870. The first buildings were simple log cabins, often with dirt floors. The first framed dwelling was erected in 1856 by Wise, Merrill & Co. and was used for housing their employees. Lumber was the main industry in this locality, with farming supplanting it within the first few decades. Prominent early settlers include Daniel B. Brown, David Wise, Benjamin Deputy, David O. Everest and Chauncey Wise.

The Kal-Haven Trail runs through the township on a generally east–west line, going through Mentha, Kendall, Pine Grove Mills and Gobles.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.0 sqmi, of which 34.4 sqmi is land and 0.6 sqmi (1.63%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,773 people, 1,018 households, and 778 families residing in the township. The population density was 80.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,123 housing units at an average density of 32.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.21% White, 1.01% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.

There were 1,018 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 18.1% 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 2.72 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,060, and the median income for a family was $52,788. Males had a median income of $38,828 versus $25,179 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,270. About 2.3% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Porter Township, Van Buren County, Michigan

Porter Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,568 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 square miles (91.6 km$2$), of which 33.3 square miles (86.2 km$2$) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km$2$) (5.88%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,406 people, 935 households, and 694 families residing in the township. The population density was 72.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,380 housing units at an average density of 41.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.09% White, 0.58% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 2.16% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.87% of the population.

There were 935 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 21.1% 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 2.57 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,491, and the median income for a family was $55,050. Males had a median income of $41,779 versus $27,017 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,104. About 3.2% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Waverly Township, Van Buren County, Michigan

Waverly Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,506 at the 2020 census. Waverly Township was established in 1842.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.4 square miles (89.1 km$2$), of which 34.1 square miles (88.4 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km$2$) (0.73%) is water.

Communities

 * Glendale was a community in this township which had a post office. It was named Lemont when started in 1868, but was too often confused with Lamont, Michigan, and was renamed in November of that year. The post office continued until 1904.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 2,467 people, 912 households and 691 families residing in the township. The population density was 72.3 PD/sqmi. There were 991 housing units at an average density of 29.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.81% White, 1.46% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 1.18% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.27% of the population.

There were 912 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.07.

27.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

The median household income was $51,100 and the median family income was $53,567. Males had a median income of $37,829 compared with $26,382 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,443. About 5.4% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.


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Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan

Ann Arbor Charter Township is a charter township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,673 at the 2020 census. The township borders the city of Ann Arbor and contains numerous exclaves, but the two are administered autonomously.

Communities

 * Barton Hills is a village within the township.
 * Foster is an unincorporated community located within the township at 42.31444°N, -83.78111°W. The settlement began around 1877 as the site of Cornwell Mills.  While it was also referred to as Cornwell and Newport, it became more known as Foster after pioneering settler Samuel Foster.
 * Geddes is an unincorporated community located within the township just south of the Huron River at 42.26694°N, -83.66778°W. The area was first settled by Orrin White and his family in 1824, and the community grew in a few years when more families moved to the area.  A post office named Geddes opened on July 21, 1875 and was named after its first postmaster John Geddes.  The post office only operated for two months and closed on September 21, 1875.  The community became a station along the Michigan Central Railroad in 1878, and the Ypsilanti Paper Company operated a pulp mill along the river.  The post office was restored and operated from May 3, 1894 until July 31, 1901.

History
The "Township of Ann Arbour" was organized in 1827 by the Legislative Council of the Michigan Territory and the Village of Ann Arbour, which later became the City of Ann Arbor, was organized in 1833. As villages remain part of the township, the village of Ann Arbour did not become completely detached from the township until it reorganized as the city of Ann Arbor.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.88 sqmi, of which 16.73 sqmi is land and 0.15 sqmi (0.89%) is water.

The Huron River flows through the township and contains Geddes Dam in the southeastern portion. The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the southeast edge of township along the river near Geddes Dam. Barton Dam is within the city limits of Ann Arbor, but the township contains boundaries along the dam's Barton Pond reservoir.

Major highways

 * runs through the township and forms part of the border with the city of Ann Arbor.
 * is a business loop that runs briefly through the township before merging with US 23.
 * runs through the township and runs concurrently with US 23 and also with Bus. US 23 for portions of its route.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,720 people, 1,972 households, and 1,317 families residing in the township. The population density was 267.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,034 housing units at an average density of 115.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 81.21% White, 2.25% African American, 0.17% Native American, 13.58% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.22% of the population.

There were 1,972 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% 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 2.84.

In the township the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $86,797, and the median income for a family was $103,102. Males had a median income of $75,176 versus $45,320 for females. The per capita income for the township was $56,084. About 1.2% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Domino's Pizza has its headquarters in the township.

In 2007 Toyota employed 932 people at the Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor Township. Calty Design Research Inc., a Toyota design firm, has the Calty Design Research at Ann Arbor in the township. Con-way moved its headquarters from San Mateo, California to Ann Arbor Township in 2011.

Education
Ann Arbor Charter Township is served entirely by Ann Arbor Public Schools. The main campus of Washtenaw Community College is located in the southeastern corner of the township.

title: Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan


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Augusta Charter Township, Michigan

Augusta Charter Township is a charter township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,083 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Eaton Mills is a historic community located within the township. It was originally called Conova Corners and was a lumber settlement dating back to the 1850s The hamlet was renamed Eaton Mills after the family that ran the lumber mill for many years. It was given a post office that operated only briefly from June 24, 1878 until September 30, 1879. Eaton Mills was located near the corner of modern day roads of Willis and Rawsonville. The local lumber mills provided the planks for the road from Detroit to Ypsilanti. They were harvested from the local white oak trees. The town slowly withered when it lost its bid to have the railroad come through town.
 * Fuller is a historic community located within the township, even though its existence precedes the creation of Augusta Township in 1836. Fuller had a rural post office that operated very briefly from March to May 8, 1832.
 * Lincoln is an unincorporated community located within the township at 42.15722°N, -83.60111°W. The community is centered at the intersection of Whittaker Road and Willis Road near the Lincoln Consolidated School District campus.
 * Nelsonville is a former settlement within the southern portion of the township. It was settled as early as 1831 along the Monroe–Washtenaw county line, and its history is nearly identical to the community of Oakville in Monroe County. The name Nelsonville came from one of its earliest settlers and first postmaster Ichabod Nelson. The post office opened on May 7, 1834. The post office closed occasionally and underwent several name changes, including Nelsonville, Readingville, and ultimately Oakville until it closed permanently on February 19, 1904. The community of Readingville is historically listed as being in Washtenaw County, while Oakville is in Monroe County.
 * Paint Creek is an unincorporated community located within the township at 42.1575°N, -83.58167°W. Paint Creek was on the major thoroughfare from Monroe to Ypsilanti. Tuttle Hill Road was a plank road with regular stage coach service. The town slowly withered when it lost its bid to have the railroad come through town. IT is of historical note that Mr Prince Bennent an elder in the Friend's church and one of the premiere families of Paint Creek was a stop on the underground railroad.
 * Stony Creek is an unincorporated community located in the northwest corner of the township along the creek of the same name at 42.15583°N, -83.65278°W. Andrew Muir was the first settler in the area, and James Miller founded the community in 1829 in what would later become Augusta Township in 1836. The Stony Creek post office was established on July 7, 1862 and remained in operation until July 15, 1905. The community is unrelated to the Stony Creek community in Monroe County, which is located much further downstream along the same creek.
 * Willis is an unincorporated community in the northeast corner of the township at 42.15833°N, -83.55806°W. The Willis 48191 ZIP Code serves most of the eastern portion of the township. Willis was founded when the Detroit, Butler & St. Louis Railroad turned down the bids of Eaton Mills and Paint Creek and chose to build their tracks near Howell's General Store. The first buildings was the Wabash Depot and boarding houses for the workers building the railroad at the corner of Church and Willis. Eventually the business that could move to Willis from Paint Creek and Eaton Mills came for the benefits the railroad offered.
 * Whittaker is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at 42.12806°N, -83.59972°W. The Whittaker 48190 ZIP Code serves the immediate area of the community. It was originally called Augusta Center. The named was changed to Whittaker because after Franklin B Whittaker built a general store next to the tracks, all packages for delivery were c/o F Whittaker.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.78 sqmi, of which 36.70 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi (0.22%) is water.

Paint Creek runs through the township.

Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 6,745 people and 2,433 households residing in the township. The population density was 183.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,613 housing units at an average density of 71.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 86.5% White, 7.8% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,813 people, 1,728 households, and 1,384 families residing in the township. The population density was 131.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,791 housing units at an average density of 48.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 92.2% White, 5.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 1,728 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.3% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $65,033, and the median income for a family was $70,444. Males had a median income of $52,367 versus $31,146 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,509. About 4.8% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Augusta Charter Township is served by two public school districts. The majority of the township is served by Lincoln Consolidated School District, which is headquartered within the township. A small southwestern portion of the township is served by Milan Area Schools in the city of Milan.

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Bridgewater Township, Michigan

Bridgewater Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,615 at the 2020 census.

History
Bridgewater Township was organized in 1832. It was originally known as Hixon Township after one of it first settlers, Colonel Daniel Hixon. In 1833, it was renamed Bridgewater Township after Bridgewater, New York.

Originally, the township occupied the southwest corner of the county as well until Manchester Township was set aside from the western half of the Bridgewater Township in 1837. The first township hall was built in Bridgewater Township in 1856. The current township hall was rebuilt on the same site and it now a designated. By 1850, there were 2 towns, Bridgewater and River Raisin. River Raisin was located in section 20. It had a few mills, a train station, a post office, a store, and a few other businesses. The river raisin community no longer exists. Michigan State Historic Site.

Communities

 * Bridgewater is an unincorporated community located within the township at 42.16083°N, -83.90222°W. The community was first settled in 1829 by Col. Daniel Hixon.  It was given a post office under the name Columbia Lake on April 3, 1833.  The post office was renamed Bridgewater on May 8, 1843 after the township.  It closed briefly from March 1, 1869 until it was restored on January 19, 1871 and has remained operating since.
 * River Raisin is an unincorporated community located along the River Raisin within the township at 42.11806°N, -83.97917°W. The community was established with a post office on May 7, 1864 and was named after river, which is the French word for grape.  The post office operated until February 28, 1902.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.58 sqmi, of which 36.16 sqmi is land and 0.42 sqmi (1.15%) is water.

The River Raisin runs through the western part of the township, while the Saline River has its headwaters in Joslin Lake in the northeast of the township.

Major highways

 * runs briefly through the southeast corner of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,646 people, 598 households, and 477 families residing in the township. The population density was 45.0 PD/sqmi. There were 615 housing units at an average density of 16.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.15% White, 0.12% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.06% Asian, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 598 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $68,011, and the median income for a family was $73,375. Males had a median income of $51,360 versus $29,875 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,120. About 1.9% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Bridgewater Township is served by three public school districts. The majority of the township is served by Clinton Community Schools to the south in Lenawee County. The northwestern portion of the township is served by Manchester Community Schools in Manchester. A small northeastern portion of the township is served by Saline Area Schools in Saline.

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Chelsea, Michigan

Chelsea is a city in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,467 at the 2020 census.

History
The area was first settled as early as 1820 within the Michigan Territory by settler Cyrus Beckwith. It would be organized as Sylvan Township in 1834. The Michigan Central Railroad constructed a line through the area in 1848, and a post office was first established on January 4, 1849. It was originally named Kendon. The name was changed to Chelsea on July 19, 1850 when the train station opened and community was formally platted. The name Chelsea came from Elisha Congdon, who suggested the name after his hometown of Chelsea, Massachusetts. Chelsea incorporated as a village in 1889. The Chelsea courthouse is housed in a 120-year-old bank building in downtown.

The village of Chelsea incorporated into a city in 2004. In 2011, the downtown area of Chelsea was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Chelsea Commercial Historic District.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.67 sqmi, of which 3.62 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi (1.36%) is water.

The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the city.

Major highways

 * forms the southernmost boundary of the city
 * runs south–north through the center of the city.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,944 people, 2,224 households, and 1,284 families living in the city. The population density was 1362.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,436 housing units at an average density of 671.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 2,224 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.5% male and 54.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,398 people, 1,840 households, and 1,133 families living in the village. The population density was 1,315.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,913 housing units at an average density of 572.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.14% White, 0.70% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 1,840 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the village, 23.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.2% was from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $51,132, and the median income for a family was $72,266. Males had a median income of $50,506 versus $35,579 for females. The per capita income for the village was $27,609. About 2.5% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Chelsea Milling Company, maker of Jiffy Mix, is based in Chelsea. Other employers include Saint Joseph Mercy Chelsea, and the Chrysler Proving Grounds.

Education
The city is home to the Chelsea School District, which covers the city and surrounding rural townships. Chelsea High School is located within the city.

The Chelsea District Library serves residents of the city and Dexter, Lima, Lyndon, and Sylvan townships. In 2008, the library was named "Best Small Library in America" by Library Journal.

Notable people

 * Lynn Allen, NFL player
 * Dwight E. Beach, U.S. Army general and namesake of Beach Middle School
 * Jeff Daniels, actor of stage and screen. Founded the Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea.
 * Bill Eversole, racing driver
 * Laura Kasischke, National Book Critics Circle Award winner, poet, novelist
 * Tony Scheffler, professional football player for the Detroit Lions
 * Fallon Henley, Pro wrestler for WWE,

Sister cities

 * Shimizu, Hokkaido, Japan

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Dexter, Michigan

Dexter is a city situated in Washtenaw County, Michigan, in the United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was recorded at 4,500.

Originally established in 1830 as a village, Dexter was incorporated as a city on November 20, 2014. It is located next to several rivers and trails, including the Border-to-Border Trail. Within city limits are the Dexter Cider Mill, one of the oldest cider mills in the state of Michigan, as well as a farmers market and various other local businesses.

History
The area was first settled in 1824 when land speculator Samuel W. Dexter purchased a large tract of land and originated the village. It was known as "Mill Creek Settlement" until the village was officially platted in 1830, when its name was changed to Dexter.

Mill Creek and the Huron River, which form much of the western and northeastern boundaries of the city, have long been valuable resources to Dexter. A sawmill was built in 1827, a woolen mill in 1838, a grist mill in 1844, and a cider mill in 1886. After being appointed County Court Justice in 1826, Judge Dexter reportedly established a post office in his home, shuttling mail between there and Ann Arbor on horseback. Dexter eventually went on to serve as the chief justice of the Washtenaw County Court as well as being elected a University of Michigan regent. His home, Gordon Hall, was built in the early 1840s in Greek Revival architecture and is a recognizable landmark in the area. Gordon Hall was built by Calvin T. Fillmore, an architect and brother of President Millard Fillmore. Samuel Dexter was a staunch abolitionist, and it is nearly certain that Gordon Hall was a stop on the Underground Railroad.

On March 20, 1966, the Dexter area experienced "one of the most infamous of all UFO sightings in history" when local truck driver Frank Mannor spotted a glowing object near his home. Astronomer J. Allen Hynek visited Dexter and declared the object was probably caused by "swamp gas," a term which has since become closely affiliated with UFO sightings. Hynek's swamp gas theory prompted then-Michigan Congressman (and future president) Gerald R. Ford to call for a thorough Congressional investigation of "the rash of reported sightings of unidentified flying objects in southern Michigan".

On March 15, 2012, Dexter was struck by a large EF3 tornado causing substantial damage to local houses and businesses, yet no injuries were reported.

On November 4, 2014, Dexter residents voted to adopt a new charter, officially turning the former village into a city.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.97 sqmi, of which 1.94 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi (1.52%) is water.

Dexter is located along the Huron River and contains small portions of two metro parks: Hudson Mills Metropark and Dexter–Huron Metropark. The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the city.

Transportation
The WAVE Community Connector Bus stops at several Dexter locations daily and on weekends. Its regular route travels between Chelsea and Ann Arbor, where it transfers to AATA bus #30.

Washtenaw County's Border-to-Border Trail links downtown Dexter to Hudson Mills Metropark. A connecting trail to Dexter-Huron Metropark is also under construction. Completion is estimated to be in Autumn 2019.

Dexter has a depot built around 1840 when the Central Railroad of Michigan from Detroit ended here. Today, no trains stop here, but it is the home of the Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club and is almost completely surrounded by old railroad memorabilia, such as old level crossing signals and baggage carts.

Downtown Dexter's main thoroughfares were originally known as A, B, C, D, and E Streets. Today, these are known as Alpine, Broad, Central, Dover, and Edison Streets.

2020 census
According to the census of 2020, the population of Dexter was 6,696, with 2,466 households. Of these households, 96% are owner-occupied, with a median home value of $372,300. The median monthly owner cost for homes with a mortgage is $2,154, and $720 without a mortgage. Renters in Dexter pay a median gross rent of $958.

In terms of racial makeup, 93.2% of the population is White, 1.5% is Asian, 0.3% is African American, 0.0% is Native American, 0.8% are from other races, and 4.3% are from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals of any race make up 3.6% of the population.

The age distribution of the population that was reported to the census: 26% of residents are under 18 years old, 19% are 64 years or older, and 46.3% are female. 100% of residents in Dexter are high school graduates, and 54.5% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. The mean travel time to work is 29.4 minutes.

The median household income in Dexter is $125,128, and the per capita income for the city is $54,671. Approximately 5.1% of the population lives below the poverty line.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,067 people, 1,590 households, and 1,067 families residing in the city. The population density was 2174.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,704 housing units at an average density of 911.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White, 1.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.8% of the population. Since the 2000 census, Dexter's population grew 62.9%, the largest population growth in the state during that time period.

There were 1,590 households, of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 28.2% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 31% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 8.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 2,338 people, 1,013 households and 641 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,236.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,106 housing units at an average density of 585.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.58% White, 0.43% African American, 0.30% Native American, 1.03% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 1,013 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92.

26.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 38.1% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median household income was $50,510, and the median family income was $62,697. Males had a median income of $49,375 versus $30,213 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,974. About 2.8% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
In 2008 the Encore Musical Theatre Company was founded at 3126 Broad Street by Broadway veteran and Michigan native Dan Cooney and Anne & Paul Koch. It is a non-profit musical theatre, recognized by the Actors' Equity Association. Their stated mission is to create quality, original theatrical productions with an emphasis on musical theatre, utilizing a unique mixture of Broadway and local talent of all levels, while engaging and entertaining a wide spectrum of the surrounding communities. In 2020 the company purchased the Copeland Building, at 7714 Ann Arbor Street, from Dexter Schools where they will resume productions once renovations are completed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company got creative and offered performances on an outdoor stage at their new location.

Media
Dexter is served by two weekly newspapers. The Dexter Leader covers events in Dexter and Washtenaw County. The Sun Times News is a weekly newspaper with a free mailed distribution that covers events in Dexter, Chelsea, and surrounding rural areas.

The Ann Arbor News (and its Mlive online component) regularly includes coverage of events and stories in Dexter.

The quarterly Community Observer is delivered free to all permanent residents of Dexter and covers events in Dexter, Saline and Chelsea. The Observer also produces a Community Guide each fall.

Dexter High School publishes The Squall a student-run newspaper that is also available to Dexter residents via subscription. It has won several national high school journalism awards.

Education
Dexter Community Schools is the public school district that serves Dexter residents. Schools in the district include Beacon Elementary School (Y5–2), Anchor Elementary School (Y5–2), Wylie Elementary School (3–4), Creekside Intermediate School (5–6), Mill Creek Middle School (7–8), and Dexter High School. Dexter High School is ranked 45th among high schools in Michigan.

Dexter Community School is part of the larger Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD), which also serves Ann Arbor and other surrounding communities.

Dexter is also served by several nearby private and charter schools, including Daycroft Montessori, Emerson School (K–8), and Honey Creek Community School (K–8).

The Dexter Cooperative Nursery School is a non-profit community-run preschool.

Since 2012, Dexter High School has offered an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Athletics
Dexter is home to the high school boys' cross country team that tied the state record for most consecutive Michigan High School Athletic Association state championship titles with five, winning from 2002 through 2006.

Since 2011, the city of Dexter has been home to a vintage base ball team called the Union Base Ball Club of Dexter.

Founded in 1978, the Dexter Ringers Horseshoe Club is a competitive horseshoe club that plays its annual season every summer at Dexter's First Street Park. The public park is located on Edison Street and features twelve horseshoe pits.

In 2003, the Dexter Baseball Club was formed. It later became the Dexter Little League (DLL) and has 400–500 boys and girls aged 6 to 14 playing on 40+ baseball and softball teams each year. The DLL hosted the 8–10 boys' state baseball tournament in 2019.

Notable people

 * Dr. Royal S. Copeland, US senator from New York and sponsor of early food and drug legislation
 * Benny Frey, Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Cincinnati Reds
 * Arthur Hills, golf course architect
 * Harrison Jeffords, colonel in the Union Army and a hero of the Battle of Gettysburg
 * Mark Koernke, right-wing militia activist
 * Rob Malda, open-source software proponent and founder of Slashdot
 * Katharine Dexter McCormick, biologist, women's suffragette, and philanthropist; known as the "mother of the pill," she funded the research that led to the birth control pill (along with Margaret Sanger)
 * Edie Parker, Beat generation figure and wife of Jack Kerouac; Kerouac-Parker's family owned the Oak Ridge Farm in Dexter
 * Milo Radulovich, symbol of 1950s red scare resistance who was featured on journalist Edward R. Murrow's October 20, 1953, episode of See It Now

title: Dexter, Michigan


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Dexter Township, Michigan

Dexter Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,696 at the 2020 census. The city of Dexter is located to the southeast but does not border the township, and the two are administered autonomously.

Communities

 * Dover is an unincorporated community located within the township at 42.4025°N, -83.91083°W. Dover was settled along the Huron River in 1833 and was given a post office named Base Lake on August 30, 1849.  It was also referred to as Dover Mills.  In 1882, the Birkett Manufacturing Company established in Dover, and the community's name and post office changed to Birkett on March 29, 1882.  The post office closed on October 14, 1893.
 * Hudson Mills is an unincorporated community located within the township at 42.38722°N, -83.91694°W. The community also lends its name to the Hudson Mills Metropark.  Hudson Mills is a designated Michigan State Historic Site.
 * North Lake is a historic settlement that existed within the township along the lake of the same name. A post office under the name Louisville opened on January 21, 1835 and was renamed North Lake on April 18, 1836.  The post office closed on May 26, 1847.
 * Silver Lake is a former settlement within the township. A rural post office operated here from August 15, 1843 until September 3, 1856.  It was located along the lake of the same name, which is now part of Pinckney State Recreation Area.
 * Sterling is a historic settlement that was established en route between Ann Arbor and Ionia and received a post office on January 15, 1836. The post office operated until August 12, 1845.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.17 sqmi, of which 30.36 sqmi is land and 2.81 sqmi (8.47%) is water.

The township contains numerous lakes, and the Huron River flows along the eastern border. Portions of Pinckney State Recreation Area and Hudson Mills Metropark are within the township. The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,248 people, 1,863 households, and 1,488 families residing in the township. The population density was 170.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,168 housing units at an average density of 70.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.52% White, 0.38% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 1,863 households, out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.1% 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 2.80 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $75,085, and the median income for a family was $81,510. Males had a median income of $57,596 versus $34,219 for females. The per capita income for the township was $30,164. About 0.8% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Dexter Township is served by three public school districts. The majority of the township is served by Dexter Community School District in the nearby city of Dexter. The western portion of the township is served by Chelsea School District in Chelsea. A very small northern portion of the township is served by Pinckney Community Schools to the north in Livingston County.

title: Dexter Township, Michigan


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Freedom Township, Michigan

Freedom Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,332 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Eckert is a historic community within the township and was named for local grocer Frederick Eckert. The community had a rural post office October 7, 1893 until August 31, 1901.
 * Fredonia is a former settlement in the center of the township. It had a rural post office from July 11, 1838 until July 31, 1901.
 * Freedom is a historic community that is located within township. James Hill settled in the area in 1831, and a town meeting was first held here when Freedom Township was organized in 1834.  A post office named Freedom operated briefly from May 21, 1867 until March 27, 1869.
 * Rogers Corner is an unincorporated community located within the township at the intersection of Waters Road and South Fletcher Road at 42.23917°N, -83.97417°W.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.85 sqmi, of which 35.46 sqmi is land and 0.39 sqmi (1.09%) is water.

The largest body of water in the township is Pleasant Lake.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,562 people, 561 households, and 417 families residing in the township. The population density was 44.0 PD/sqmi. There were 612 housing units at an average density of 17.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.15% White, 0.26% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 5.31% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.77% of the population.

There were 561 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 20.1% 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 2.57 and the average family size was 2.96.

The township's population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 30.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $62,321, and the median income for a family was $73,235. Males had a median income of $45,139 versus $37,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,397. About 1.2% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Freedom Township is served by four public school districts. The majority of the township is served by Manchester Community Schools to the southwest in Manchester. The northwest portion of the township is served by Chelsea School District in Chelsea. A small eastern portion of the township is served by Saline Area Schools in Saline, and a very small portion in the northeast corner is served by Dexter Community School District in Dexter.

title: Freedom Township, Michigan


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Lima Township, Michigan

Lima Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,024 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Fourmile Lake is an unincorporated community located within the township near the lake of the same name at 42.325°N, -83.96667°W.
 * Jerusalem is an unincorporated community located within the township at 42.27472°N, -83.98194°W. The settlement was platted and named New Jerusalem by John Bingham who built a sawmill along Mill Creek in 1832.  Eventually, it was shortened to the name Jerusalem.
 * Lima Center is an unincorporated community located in the center of the township at 42.29583°N, -83.9575°W. William Lemmon purchased the first plot of land here in 1825 when the area was still part of Wayne County in the Michigan Territory until Washtenaw County was established in 1829.  Lima Township was organized in 1832, and the settlement became known as Lima Center due to its central location within the new township.  A post office under the name Mill Creek opened on February 12, 1833.  The post office was soon renamed Lima on May 2, 1834.  Mill Creek opened a separate post office aside from Lima from September 29, 1834 until April 28, 1836.  The settlement was documented as Mill Creek when it was platted in 1838.  The Lima post office remained in operation until August 15, 1901.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.20 sqmi, of which 34.53 sqmi is land and 0.67 sqmi (1.90%) is water.

The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the township. The Chelsea State Game Area is located in the northern portion of the township.

Major highways

 * runs east–west through the center of the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 4,024 people, 1,168 households, and 954 families residing in the township. The population density was 89.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,198 housing units at an average density of 33.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.55% White, 0.37% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 1,168 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.1% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $68,531, and the median income for a family was $75,551. Males had a median income of $60,096 versus $35,288 for females. The per capita income for the township was $30,220. About 1.0% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Lima Township is served by two public school districts. The majority of the township is served by Chelsea School District to the west in the city of Chelsea, and the eastern portion of the township is served by Dexter Community School District to the east in Dexter.

title: Lima Township, Michigan


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Lodi Township, Michigan

Lodi Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,417 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Lodi is a historic settlement located within the township. Hugh Crestie made the first land purchase in the area in 1824 in the Michigan Territory.  Crestie never settled in the area, while Allen Williams built the first house in 1825.  A post office opened on August 29, 1827 and later became the name of the township, which was established in 1834.  The community was also known as Lodi Plains and was named after Lodi in the Finger Lakes region of New York, from which many early settlers originated.  The post office closed on February 3, 1856.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.45 sqmi, of which 34.27 sqmi is land and 0.18 sqmi (0.52%) is water.

The Saline River flows through the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,710 people, 1,960 households, and 1,611 families residing in the township. The population density was 169.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,031 housing units at an average density of 60.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 94.24% White, 2.28% African American, 0.32% Native American, 1.40% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population.

There were 1,960 households, out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.9% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $88,419, and the median income for a family was $96,233. Males had a median income of $68,667 versus $39,722 for females. The per capita income for the township was $37,516. About 2.8% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Lodi Township is served by three separate public school districts. The majority of the township is served by Saline Area Schools. The northeast corner of the township is served by Ann Arbor Public Schools, and a very small portion of the northwest corner is served by Dexter Community School District.

Notable people

 * Orrin Howe (1786–1848), first Speaker Pro Tempore of the Michigan House of Representatives

title: Lodi Township, Michigan


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Lyndon Township, Michigan

Lyndon Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,656 at the 2020 census.

Communities

 * Collins Plains is a former settlement named after brothers Josiah and Harrison Collins, who settled here in 1833.
 * Iron Creek is a historic settlement located within the township. A post office operated in Iron Creek from February 8, 1840 until June 25, 1859.
 * Lyndon Center is an unincorporated community located along M-52 within the center of the township at 42.38139°N, -84.08306°W.

Geography
The township is located in the northwest corner of Washtenaw County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.10 sqmi, of which 32.08 sqmi is land and 3.02 sqmi (8.60%) is water.

The township contains numerous lakes and also has the westernmost boundary of the Waterloo State Recreation Area, and Pinckney State Recreation Area has its western boundaries within the township. The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the township and has its western terminus near the township hall. A small southern portion of the Unadilla State Wildlife Area extends into Lyndon Township.

Major highways

 * runs diagonally southeast–northwest through the township.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 2,728 people, 877 households and 697 families residing in the township. The population density was 85.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,055 housing units at an average density of 32.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 89.85% White, 6.12% African American, 1.17% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 1.28% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.49% of the population.

There were 877 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% 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 3.07.

23.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 14.2% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 141.6 males.

The median household income was $71,595 and the median family income was $77,326. Males had a median income of $48,372 and females $30,054. The per capita income was $26,297. About 0.6% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
Lyndon Township is served by two public school districts. The majority of the township is served by Chelsea School District to the southeast in Chelsea. Small portions of the northern portion of the township are served by Stockbridge Community Schools to the northeast in Stockbridge in Ingham County.

title: Lyndon Township, Michigan


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Manchester, Michigan

Manchester is a city in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,037 at the 2020 census. The city is located within Manchester Township.

Settled as early as 1833, Manchester incorporated as a village in 1867. On November 7, 2023, 66 percent of village residents voted in favor of incorporating Manchester as an autonomous city. Manchester officially became a city on November 15, 2023 with the mayor and city councilmembers sworn into office on November 20, 2023.

Chicago Road
In 1824 the United States Congress passed the General Survey Act, intended to create and maintain military roads through what was then the west of the country. One third of the funds allocated went to build a road between the strategic army posts of Detroit and Fort Dearborn, at the little town of Chicago. Known as the Chicago Road, it followed the old Sauk Trail and opened the entire area for settlement.

Also in 1824, the land around today's Manchester was surveyed by John Mack, who noted it as being "a good mill seat." John Gilbert, who had recently completed work on sections of the Erie Canal, agreed with John Mack, and on May 10, 1826 he purchased 80 acre of land along the Raisin River at that location.

Early village history
Originally from upstate New York, John Gilbert resettled to Ypsilanti, Michigan, in 1831. In 1832, he decided to turn his attention to the extensive land tracts he held in the area. He commissioned the construction of a grist mill along the River Raisin upon the land he had purchased in 1826. The original plat of the village of Manchester was prepared by surveyor Hiram Burnham and dated 1833, but was not formally filed until March 25, 1835. The location was chosen to take advantage of water power from the river and named after Manchester, New York.

Soulesville
In 1833, James Soule purchased a large tract of land about 1 mi downstream from Manchester. He built a small settlement he named Soulesville. Though the two settlements initially competed against each other, on March 16, 1867, both settlements were incorporated into the village of Manchester. The Manchester Village Office and Manchester Public Library are located on the site of the former settlement.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Manchester has a total area of 2.24 sqmi, of which 2.13 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi (5.35%) is water.

The River Raisin flows through the city.

Major highways

 * runs through the center of the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,091 people, 938 households, and 570 families living in the village. The population density was 986.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,029 housing units at an average density of 485.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 938 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the village was 41.3 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,160 people, 900 households, and 584 families living in the village. The population density was 1,201.8 PD/sqmi. There were 949 housing units at an average density of 528.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.24% White, 0.37% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 1.48% of the population.

There were 900 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,974, and the median income for a family was $56,875. Males had a median income of $43,438 versus $27,396 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,113. About 4.3% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Michigan Lutheran Seminary first opened in Manchester 1885 but moved to Lansing two years later.

Manchester is served by its own school district, Manchester Community Schools. The district contains three schools—Luther C. Klager Elementary School, Riverside Intermediate School, and Manchester Junior & Senior High School—all of which are located within the city boundaries. The district serves a very large area that includes portions of several neighboring townships.

Notable people

 * Fernando C. Beaman, US Congressman
 * Patrick Chapin, Magic: The Gathering ProTour Player and game designer, born and raised in Manchester
 * Nick Davis, former NFL wide receiver, born in Manchester and played football for Manchester High School
 * Cub Koda, lead singer of Brownsville Station, best known for the 1973 hit song "Smokin' in the Boys Room", which was later covered by Mötley Crüe, graduated from Manchester High School
 * John Swainson, the 42nd governor of Michigan (1961–1963) as well as Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court (1971–1975), resided in Manchester from the mid-1970s until his death in 1994.

title: Manchester, Michigan