Haynes Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Haynes Township, Michigan
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Location within Alcona County
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 Haynes Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Haynes Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Alcona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.07 sq mi (90.8 km2) |
| • Land | 34.93 sq mi (90.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 653 |
| • Density | 18.620/sq mi (7.189/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-37380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626456 |
Haynes Township is a small area in Alcona County, Michigan, in the United States. It's like a small local government area. In 2020, about 653 people lived here.
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Places in Haynes Township
Alcona Community
- Alcona is a small, undeveloped community right on the shores of Lake Huron. It's in the northern part of the township.
- It was first settled around 1858 by a Canadian fisherman named William Hill.
- The community was originally called The Cove.
- It was later renamed Alcona, which is also the name of the county. This name was created by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft. It's an Indian word that means "beautiful plain."
- A post office opened here in 1867.
- At first, fishing was the main activity. Then, around 1865, people started focusing on lumber until about 1880.
- Alcona never grew very big, and its post office closed in 1903.
Geography of Haynes Township
Haynes Township covers about 35 square miles (about 91 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water (less than half a square mile).
Natural Areas and Parks
- Some parts of Haynes Township are within the Huron National Forest. This is a large forest area managed by the government.
- The township is also home to Sturgeon Point State Park. This park has the historic Sturgeon Point Light Station, which is a lighthouse along the coast of Lake Huron.
Main Roads in the Township
US 23 is a major highway that runs along the eastern side of the township, close to Lake Huron.
F-41 is a county road that runs along the western edge of the township.
People of Haynes Township
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 368 | — | |
| 1970 | 416 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 569 | 36.8% | |
| 1990 | 549 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 724 | 31.9% | |
| 2010 | 722 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 653 | −9.6% | |
| Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010. |
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In 2000, there were 724 people living in Haynes Township. Most of the people were White (98.34%). A small number were Native American or from two or more races.
- The average household had about 2.35 people.
- About 24.4% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- The median age of people in the township was 49 years old. This means half the people were younger than 49, and half were older.
- About 6.9% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Education in Haynes Township
All the schools in Haynes Township are part of the Alcona Community Schools district.
See also
- In Spanish: Municipio de Haynes (Míchigan) para niños
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