Brownstown Charter Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Brownstown Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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| Charter Township of Brownstown | |||
Brownstown Charter Township Offices
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| Motto(s):
"Where The Future Looks Brighter"
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Location within Wayne County
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 Brownstown Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Brownstown Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Michigan |
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| County |  Wayne |
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| Established | 1827 | ||
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| • Charter township | 30.64 sq mi (79.36 km2) | ||
| • Land | 22.19 sq mi (57.47 km2) | ||
| • Water | 8.45 sq mi (21.89 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Charter township | 33,194 | ||
| • Density | 1,083.36/sq mi (418.27/km2) | ||
| • Metro | 3,776,890 (Metro Detroit) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code(s) |
48134 (Flat Rock)
48164 (New Boston) 48173 (Rockwood) 48174 (Romulus) 48183 (Trenton) 48193 (Riverview) |
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| Area code(s) | 734 | ||
| FIPS code | 26-11220 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1625993 | ||
Brownstown Charter Township is a special kind of local government area called a charter township. It is located in Wayne County, in the state of Michigan. In 2020, about 33,194 people lived there. Brownstown was created in 1827, which was ten years before Michigan became a state in the United States.
Brownstown Township is unique because it has three separate parts. This happened when the cities of Flat Rock, Rockwood, and Woodhaven became their own cities in the early 1960s.
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History of Brownstown Township
Before Brownstown became a township, this area was important during the War of 1812. Two battles, the Battle of Brownstown and the Battle of Maguaga, happened here.
Long ago, the land that is now Brownstown was part of a French colony called New France. Later, the British took control of the area. Finally, in the 18th century, it became part of the United States. On April 5, 1827, the Michigan Territorial Council officially made this area a township. It was about 43 square miles (111 square kilometers) south of Detroit. Moses Roberts was chosen as its first leader, called a supervisor. Brownstown was one of the first nine townships in Wayne County.
Local historians have found out that the township was named after a man named Adam Brown. He was taken by the Wyandot Native Americans when he was young. Adam Brown grew up with the Wyandots, married a woman from their tribe, and became an important leader among them. Over time, more people moved to the area. They started to turn the swampy, sandy land into useful farms. One of the oldest and largest farms still in the township today is Kurtzhals Farm, which was started in 1893.
Geography and Location
Brownstown Township covers a total area of about 30.64 square miles (79.36 square kilometers). A good portion of this area, about 8.45 square miles (21.89 square kilometers), is covered by water.
As mentioned, the township is made up of three different sections. The Huron River forms the southern border of the township. It separates Brownstown from Berlin Charter Township in Monroe County. The very southern tip of the Detroit River is also within Brownstown. This river flows into Lake Erie.
Brownstown shares its borders with several cities. These include Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Riverview, Rockwood, Southgate, and Taylor. It also touches the corners of Romulus and Trenton. To the west, it borders Huron Charter Township. Brownstown also has a water border with Grosse Ile Township. Across the international border in Canada, it shares a water boundary with the city of Amherstburg in Ontario.
People of Brownstown
In the year 2000, about 22,989 people lived in Brownstown Township. There were 8,322 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most households, about 58.6%, were married couples. About 40.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 2.76 people. The average family had about 3.18 people. The median age of people in the township was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older.
By 2010, the population of Brownstown Township had grown to 30,627 people.
Getting Around: Transportation
Main Roads and Highways
Brownstown Township has several important roads that help people travel.
I-75: This is a major interstate highway.
US 24 (Telegraph Road): Another important U.S. highway.
M-85 (Fort Street): A state highway.
US 25: This was a U.S. highway that used to run through the northern part of the township. It was officially removed from the highway system in 1973. It followed what is now Dix–Toledo Road.
Other Important Roads
- Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment: This is a very old and historic road. It was built in 1812 and was the first military road and the first federal road in the United States.
- Jefferson Avenue: This road runs along the southeastern part of the township.
Bridges
- Jefferson Avenue–Huron River and Harbin Drive–Silver Creek Canal Bridges: This is a historic bridge that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It carries Jefferson Avenue over the Huron River. There is also a connected bridge for Harbin Drive over Silver Creek.
Economy and Jobs
Brownstown Township is home to some interesting businesses. For example, there is a special factory called the Chevrolet Volt Battery Pack Assembly Plant. Here, they put together the battery packs for electric cars. General Motors (GM) turned an old warehouse into this plant.
Also, a large company called Amazon opened a big distribution center in Brownstown in 2015. This is where many packages are sorted and sent out for delivery.
Education in Brownstown
Most students in Brownstown Township attend schools in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District. This district has eight different schools. Students from both the City of Woodhaven and Brownstown Township go to these schools. Woodhaven High School is the main high school for this district.
Some parts of the township are served by the Gibraltar School District.
There is also a small area in the township where students attend schools in the Taylor School District. These students go to Eureka Heights Elementary School, West Middle School, and Taylor High School, all located in Taylor.
For library services, all residents of Brownstown Township can use the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library in Trenton.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Brownstown (Míchigan) para niños
