Allouez Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Allouez Township, Michigan
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Village of Ahmeek within Allouez Township
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Location within Keweenaw County (red) and the administered village of Ahmeek (pink)
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 Allouez Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Allouez Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Keweenaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.69 sq mi (141.65 km2) |
| • Land | 54.62 sq mi (141.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,428 |
| • Density | 24.5/sq mi (9.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-01520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625825 |
Allouez Township (pronounced AH-loo-way) is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Keweenaw County in the state of Michigan. In 2020, about 1,428 people lived there.
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Exploring Allouez Township's Location
Allouez Township is in the western part of Keweenaw County. It sits on the northwest side of the Keweenaw Peninsula. This area is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
Where is Allouez Township Located?
The township shares borders with other areas. To the south, it's next to Calumet Charter Township. To the southeast, you'll find Sherman Township. Houghton Township is to the east. To the northwest, Allouez Township touches the shores of Lake Superior.
A special natural spot called the Black Creek Nature Sanctuary is also found within the township. It's a great place to explore nature.
Main Roads in Allouez Township
Two important roads run through Allouez Township:
- US 41 goes from the southwest to the northeast.
- M-26 runs along the same path as US 41 in this area.
Communities Within Allouez Township
Allouez Township is home to several smaller communities:
- Ahmeek is a village inside the township. It's the only official town in Keweenaw County.
- Allouez is a community that isn't officially a town. It's located along US 41 and M-26. This community started in 1859. It was created by the Allouez Mining Company to dig for copper. A post office opened here in 1873.
- Bumbletown is another community. It's known for a large pile of rocks left over from old mining operations.
- Eagle River is a community mostly located in Houghton Township. Only a tiny part of it is in Allouez Township.
- Fulton is a community that was once home to the Forsyth Mine. This mine operated until 1847. It also had a railway station.
- Mohawk is a community about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Ahmeek. The Mohawk ZIP Code covers a large part of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
- Ojibway is a community named after the Ojibwe people. They are a Native American group native to this area. It started as a train station near the Gratiot River.
- Seneca is another community located within the township.
People and Life in Allouez Township
In 2020, the population of Allouez Township was 1,428 people. Most of the people living here are of White American background.
Ancestry and Culture
Many families in Allouez Township have roots from different countries. In 2000, a large number of people had Finnish ancestry. Other common backgrounds included German, Italian, English, and French. More recent information from 2021 shows that English and German ancestries are still very common.
Households and Income
In 2000, there were 710 households in the township. A household means all the people living in one home. Many of these were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18.
The average income for a household in the township was about $26,500 in 2000. By 2021, this average income had increased to about $48,594.
Learning in Allouez Township
All the students in Allouez Township go to schools run by the Public Schools of Calumet. These schools are located south of the township in the village of Calumet.
