Blumfield Township, Michigan facts for kids
Blumfield Township is a small community located in Saginaw County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,874 people lived here.
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Blumfield Township, Michigan
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Rural farm road within Blumfield Township
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 Blumfield Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Blumfield Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Established | 1853 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km2) |
| • Land | 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,874 |
| • Density | 52.64/sq mi (20.303/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-09400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625957 |
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Blumfield Township's Story
Blumfield Township was started in 1853. It was founded by Carl Post and George F. Veenfliet. They named it after Robert Blum. Around 1880, the area had one sawmill and many farms.
Most of the early settlers were immigrants from Germany. These were people who supported the 1848 reforms in Germany. They left their home country after these reforms were put down.
Local Communities
Blumfield Township is home to a few smaller communities. These are places where people live and gather.
Arthur (Blumfield Junction)
- Arthur, also known as Blumfield Junction, was a small community. It had a train station on a branch of the Michigan Central Railroad.
- A post office was open here from 1862 to 1880. It reopened as Arthur from 1880 to 1904.
- This community was located on M-15.
Blumfield Corners
- Blumfield Corners is a small unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own local government.
- It is located on M-15 at Block Road.
- It's a few miles northwest of Richville. The coordinates are 43°25′27″N 83°43′06″W / 43.42417°N 83.71833°W.
Frankentrost (Trostville)
- Frankentrost (sometimes called Trostville) is another small unincorporated community.
- It is found at M-46 and Mueller Road. The coordinates are 43°24′26″N 83°47′31″W / 43.40722°N 83.79194°W.
- This community was started in 1847. It was founded by a group of Lutheran immigrants from Bavaria.
Reese Village
- The village of Reese is mostly in Tuscola County.
- However, some parts of Reese have grown into Blumfield Township.
Where is Blumfield Township?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Blumfield Township covers a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives Here?
In 2020, the total population of Blumfield Township was 1,874 people.
Population Details
- In 2000, there were 2,014 people living in the township.
- About 36.8% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- The average household had about 2.76 people.
- The population was spread out by age. About 26.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 13.0% of the population was 65 years or older.
- The median age in the township was 39 years old.
Famous People from Blumfield Township
- Richard Veenfliet
