Alaiedon Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Alaiedon Township, Michigan
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The Hill Land for Excellent Living
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Location within Ingham County (red) with an administered portion of the Okemos CDP (pink)
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 Alaiedon Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Alaiedon Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ingham |
| Established | 1838 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.77 sq mi (92.64 km2) |
| • Land | 35.60 sq mi (92.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,910 |
| • Density | 81.35/sq mi (31.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-00800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625809 |
Alaiedon Township is a small area in Ingham County, Michigan. It's known as "The Hill Land for Excellent Living." In 2020, about 2,910 people lived here.
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What is Alaiedon Township?
Alaiedon Township is a type of local government area. It's like a small town or district. It helps manage local services for its residents.
Nearby Areas and Communities
Alaiedon Township is surrounded by several other communities:
- German was an early settlement area. Many German immigrants first lived here.
- The city of Lansing is to the northwest. Lansing also owns a piece of land inside the township. This land is used for a big company.
- The city of Mason is to the south. Mason has taken some land that used to be part of the township.
- The communities of Holt and Okemos are nearby. Holt is to the west, and Okemos is to the north.
- Michigan State University owns some land in the northwest part of the township.
History of Alaiedon Township
The land that became Alaiedon Township was first mapped in 1827. The first person to settle here was James Phillips in December 1836. This area was also called German Settlement.
How the Township Was Formed
In 1837, a settlement called Jefferson City was planned. It was located near Mud Creek. The township was officially created in 1842. Henry Schoolcraft gave it its name. He said "Alaiedon" meant "hill land for excellent living."
When it was first formed, the township was much larger. It included areas that are now Lansing, Meridian, and Delhi townships. These areas later became their own townships in 1842. This gave Alaiedon Township its current size.
Changes Over Time
In 1847, the state capital moved to Lansing. Around this time, people realized that Jefferson City was never officially planned. This meant people couldn't legally own their land there. So, the settlement was abandoned.
In 1877, residents built a township hall. This building served the community until 1959. A new township hall was then built on West Holt Road.
In recent years, the township has made special agreements. These agreements, called PA 425 Agreements, allowed parts of the township to be used by the city of Lansing. This helped a large company, Jackson National Life Insurance, grow its headquarters.
Geography of Alaiedon Township
Alaiedon Township covers about 35.77 square miles (92.64 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers), is water.
Sycamore Creek flows through the western part of the township. It flows towards the north. The eastern edge of the township is a special line called the Michigan meridian. This line was used to map out Michigan.
People of Alaiedon Township
In 2020, the township had a population of 2,910 people. In 2000, there were about 3,048 people living in the township. This number was corrected after a mistake in the census.
Most households in Alaiedon Township are families. The average household has about 2.71 people. Many homes have children living in them. The average age of people in the township is about 39 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Alaiedon para niños
