Amboy Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amboy Township, Michigan
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Amboy Township Hall
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Location within Hillsdale County
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 Amboy Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Amboy Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Established | 1850 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.64 sq mi (79.36 km2) |
| • Land | 29.96 sq mi (77.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
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| • Total | 1,064 |
| • Density | 35.5/sq mi (13.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-02020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625836 |
Amboy Township is a small area in Hillsdale County, Michigan, in the United States. It is called a civil township, which is a type of local government area.
In 2020, about 1,064 people lived here. Amboy Township is known for its quiet, rural feel.
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What is Amboy Township?
Amboy Township is a part of Hillsdale County. It's like a small town or district with its own local government. This government helps manage things like roads and local services.
The township is located in the southern part of Michigan. It shares a border with the state of Ohio.
Communities in Amboy Township
Amboy Township is home to a few smaller communities. These places have their own unique stories.
Amboy: A Historic Settlement
- Amboy is a historic spot within the township. People sometimes call it Amboy Center.
- It was first settled a long time ago, even before Amboy Township was officially created.
- A post office opened here in 1840. Its name changed a few times before becoming Amboy in 1855.
- The post office closed in 1903. Amboy was also known as Drake's Corner. This was named after local officials like Constable G. Drake.
Austin: A Small Unincorporated Area
- Austin is another community in the northwest part of the township.
- It's an unincorporated area, meaning it doesn't have its own separate local government.
- Austin is sometimes called Whitetown. This name came from the White family, who were among the first settlers there.
History of Amboy Township
Amboy Township was officially created on March 28, 1850. The Michigan Legislature (the state's law-making body) formed it.
It was made from parts of two other townships: Ransom Township and Woodbridge Township. This is why Amboy Township has an unusual shape along the Ohio state border.
Geography and Land
Amboy Township covers a total area of about 30.64 square miles (79.36 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
About 29.96 square miles (77.60 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 0.68 square miles (1.76 square kilometers), is water. This means only a small part of the township is covered by lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Amboy Township?
Let's look at the people who live in Amboy Township. This information comes from a study done in 2000.
Population Details
- In 2000, there were 1,224 people living in the township.
- There were 457 households, which are like homes where people live together.
- Most households (350) were families.
- The average household had about 2.65 people. The average family had about 3.01 people.
Age Groups
- About 24.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 30.6%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.3% of the population was 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the township was 41 years.
Income Information
- In 2000, the average income for a household was $42,250 per year.
- For families, the average income was $45,250 per year.
- About 6.5% of families and 10.7% of all people lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level.
Education in Amboy Township
Students in Amboy Township attend schools from two different public school districts.
- Most of the township is part of Camden-Frontier Schools. Their main campus is located nearby in Woodbridge Township.
- A smaller part of the eastern township is served by Waldron Area Schools. This district is located in Waldron.
Images for kids
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First Church of Amboy
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The unincorporated community of Austin
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Tri-State Baptist Church
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