Putnam Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Putnam Township, Michigan
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Putnam Township Hall on West M-36
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Location within Livingston County (red) and the administered village of Pinckney (pink)
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 Putnam Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Putnam Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston |
| Established | 1836 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km2) |
| • Land | 34.1 sq mi (88.3 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,890 |
| • Density | 221.64/sq mi (85.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 734 |
| FIPS code | 26-66540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626946 |
Putnam Township is a community located in Livingston County, in the state of Michigan. In 2020, about 7,890 people lived here. The village of Pinckney is also part of Putnam Township.
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Communities in Putnam Township
Putnam Township is home to a few smaller communities. These places have their own history and unique features.
Anderson: A Small Community
Anderson is a small community that started around a train station in 1881. It even had its own post office for a while, from 1885 to 1913. You can find Anderson on M-36 at 42°28′15″N 84°00′22″W / 42.47083°N 84.00611°W.
Chalkerville: Also Known as Chalkers Landing
Chalkerville, sometimes called Chalkers Landing, is located at 42°25′56″N 84°01′07″W / 42.43222°N 84.01861°W on Patterson Lake Drive.
Chubb's Corners: A Historic Hamlet
Chubb's Corners was a small village located right on the border between Putnam Township and Marion Township. It had a post office from 1849 until 1894, which was a long time ago!
Exploring Putnam Township's Location
Putnam Township is in the southern part of Livingston County. To its south, it shares a border with Washtenaw County.
Main Roads and Travel
The state highway M-36 runs through Putnam Township. It passes through Pinckney and can take you about 11 miles east to U.S. Route 23 near Whitmore Lake. If you head northwest, M-36 goes about 31 miles to Mason.
Land and Water: What's the Area Like?
Putnam Township covers a total area of about 95.2 square kilometers (about 36.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 88.3 square kilometers (34.1 square miles), is land. The rest, about 3.9 square kilometers (1.5 square miles), is water.
The township has many small streams that flow into Honey Creek. These waters are all part of the Huron River watershed, which eventually flows into Lake Erie.
Nature and Parks: Fun Places to Visit
You can find parts of two great parks in Putnam Township:
These parks offer fun outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and enjoying nature.
People of Putnam Township
Let's learn a bit about the people who live in Putnam Township.
How Many People Live Here?
In the year 2000, about 7,500 people called Putnam Township home. There were about 2,626 households, which means groups of people living together.
Who Lives in the Households?
Many households in Putnam Township have children. About 39.7% of households had kids under 18 living with them. Most households, about 68.1%, were married couples living together.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Putnam Township is made up of people of all ages:
- About 27.7% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 36 years old.
Income in Putnam Township
In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was about $61,388 per year. For families, the average income was about $63,704 per year.
