Bertrand Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Bertrand Township, Michigan
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Monument on Bertrand Road at the Indiana–Michigan border
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Location within Berrien County
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 Bertrand Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien |
| Established | 1836 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.0 sq mi (90.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.4 sq mi (89.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,611 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49107, 49113, 49120
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-07920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625927 |
Bertrand Township is a community located in Berrien County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. According to the 2020 census, about 2,611 people live in Bertrand Township.
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History of Bertrand Township
Bertrand Township was officially started in 1836. It was named after an important early settler in the area, Joseph Bertrand.
Communities in Bertrand Township
Discover Dayton
Dayton is a small community within the western part of Bertrand Township. It's located near Dayton Lake, close to U.S. Highway 12. This area is about halfway between the towns of Niles and Three Oaks. It's also just a few miles north of the Indiana state border.
Dayton was founded in 1830 by Benjamin Redding. The area was once known by different names, like "Terré Coupe" or "Terra Coupée." When the Michigan Central Railroad was built through here in 1848, its station was also called Terre Coupe. The name was later changed to Dayton, inspired by Dayton, Ohio, where many of the first settlers came from.
Geography of Bertrand Township
Where is Bertrand Township?
Bertrand Township is in the southeastern part of Berrien County. It covers an area of about 90.7 square kilometers (about 35 square miles). Most of this area, 89.2 square kilometers, is land, while 1.5 square kilometers is water.
Neighboring Areas
Bertrand Township shares its borders with several other townships and a state:
- To the west, you'll find Galien Township.
- To the northwest, there's Weesaw Township.
- To the north, you'll see Buchanan Township and the village of Buchanan.
- The city of Niles is right at the northeast corner of the township.
- Niles Township is to the north and also to the east.
- To the south, Bertrand Township borders St. Joseph County, Indiana. This includes Olive Township to the southwest, Warren Township directly south, and German Township with the city of South Bend to the southeast.
Roads and Rivers
Two important roads cross through Bertrand Township:
- U.S. Route 31 runs north and south.
- U.S. Route 12 runs east and west.
An interesting fact about the southern part of Bertrand Township is that its water flows into the Mississippi River. This is quite unique, as it's one of only two areas in Michigan's Lower Peninsula where water drains into the Mississippi.
People of Bertrand Township
Population Overview
Based on the 2000 census, there were 2,380 people living in Bertrand Township. These people lived in 903 households, with 700 of those being families. The average household had about 2.64 people, and the average family had about 3.00 people.
Age Groups
The population in Bertrand Township includes people of all ages:
- About 23.7% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.8% were 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 in Bertrand Township was about $55,183 per year. For families, the average income was around $59,118 per year. The average income per person in the township was about $22,130.
