Casco Township, St. Clair County, Michigan facts for kids
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Casco Township, Michigan
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Casco Township Hall
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Location within St. Clair County
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 Casco Township, St. Clair County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Clair |
| Organized | 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.1 sq mi (96.2 km2) |
| • Land | 37.1 sq mi (96.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,990 |
| • Density | 107.55/sq mi (41.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48064
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| Area code(s) | 586 |
| FIPS code | 26-13720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626039 |
Casco Township is a community located in St. Clair County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area known as a civil township. According to the 2020 Census, about 3,990 people lived in Casco Township.
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A Look Back: Casco Township's History
Casco Township was officially started in the year 1849.
Exploring Casco Township's Communities
Casco Township is home to four smaller communities. These are called unincorporated communities, which means they are not separate towns or cities but are part of the larger township.
Adair: A Historic Stop
- Adair is found in the northeast part of the township. People started settling here around 1840. It was once a stop on the Michigan Central Railway. An English contractor who built that part of the railway gave it its name.
Casco: The Township's Namesake
- Casco is an unincorporated community in the south-central part of the township. The first European settlers arrived here before 1840. The township itself was named after Casco, Maine. This name was likely chosen by Captain John Clarke, who came from Maine. A post office served this community from 1854 until 1907.
Muttonville: A Sheep Raising Center
- Muttonville is located on the western edge of the township, right next to Richmond in Macomb County. It got its name because it was the main place where sheep were processed. This area was mostly known for raising sheep.
Peters: Named After an Early Settler
- Peters is an unincorporated community in the southeast part of the township. It was first called "Petersburg" after an early settler named John Peters. However, because there was another Petersburg in Michigan, the post office here was simply named "Peters." It operated from 1891 until 1905.
Understanding Casco Township's Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Casco Township covers a total area of about 37.1 square miles (96.2 square kilometers). Almost all of this area, about 37.1 square miles (96.1 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Casco Township?
In 2000, there were 4,747 people living in Casco Township. There were 1,634 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most households, about 64.5%, were married couples living together. About 38.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.91 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.4% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
