Kenockee Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Kenockee Township, Michigan
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Hardscrabble
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Location within St. Clair County
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 Kenockee Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Clair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,405 |
| • Density | 67.18/sq mi (25.916/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48006
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-42740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626557 |
Kenockee Township is a small area in St. Clair County, Michigan. It's a civil township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 2,405 people lived here.
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Exploring Kenockee Township's Communities
Kenockee Township is home to a few smaller areas called unincorporated communities. These are places where people live, but they don't have their own separate local government like a city or village.
Abbottsford: A Glimpse into History
- Abbottsford is a community located on the eastern edge of Kenockee Township. You might also hear it called Abbottsville.
- It's found where Cribbins and Bryce Roads meet.
- This area has a long history! Back in 1816, a man named Ignace Morass built a sawmill here. A sawmill cuts logs into lumber.
- Later, James Abbott bought this sawmill and a grist mill, which grinds grain into flour. The community was then named after him.
- Abbottsford even had its own post office for many years, from 1892 to 1942.
Avoca: A Hub of Activity
- Avoca is another community in Kenockee Township. It's located on M-136, about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Port Huron.
- The ZIP code for Avoca is 48006. This ZIP code covers all of Kenockee Township and some nearby areas too.
- Avoca is an important spot for local agriculture because it has a large grain elevator. A grain elevator is a tall building used to store grain.
- It's also a starting point for the Wadhams to Avoca Trail, which is a great place for walking or biking.
- The Saint Clair County Road Commission has a garage here, which helps keep the roads in the northern part of the county in good shape.
- Avoca was founded in 1884. It used to be a busy stop on the Port Huron and Northwestern Railway, which later became part of the Pere Marquette Railroad. Trains brought passengers and mail regularly.
- Before the 1920s, Avoca was a main town in the area. However, a big fire in the 1920s destroyed many businesses on the east side of town.
- In the 1940s, a local resident named William Strenk started the Kenockee fire department after his gas station burned down. This led to the building of the Kenockee fire station, helping to protect the community from future fires.
Geography of Kenockee Township
Kenockee Township covers a total area of about 35.8 square miles (92.8 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Population and People
In 2020, the population of Kenockee Township was 2,405 people. This means about 67 people live in each square mile of the township.
The people living in Kenockee Township come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White, with smaller percentages of other racial groups. About 1% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Kenockee Township are families, with a large number of them being married couples. About 39% of households have children under 18 living with them. The average household has about 2.9 people.
The age of people in Kenockee Township varies. About 28% are under 18, and about 9% are 65 or older. The median age is 37 years old, meaning half the people are younger than 37 and half are older.
The average income for a household in Kenockee Township was about $54,293. For families, it was around $58,190. A small percentage of families and individuals live below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Kenockee para niños
