Melrose Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Melrose Township, Michigan
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Melrose Township Hall and Fire Department
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Location within Charlevoix County (red) and the administered CDP of Walloon Lake (pink)
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 Melrose Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Melrose Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Charlevoix |
| Established | 1877 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.00 sq mi (90.65 km2) |
| • Land | 32.98 sq mi (85.42 km2) |
| • Water | 2.02 sq mi (5.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,405 |
| • Density | 40.143/sq mi (15.499/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-52880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626719 |
Melrose Township is a small community located in Charlevoix County, in the state of Michigan, USA. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,405 people lived here.
The township was officially created in 1877. It was separated from another area called Evangeline Township by the County Board of Supervisors.
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Communities in Melrose Township
Melrose Township is home to several interesting communities, some of which have a long history.
Clarion: A Historic Spot
- Clarion is a small, unincorporated community within the township. It started around 1874 when John Darrah and his family settled there.
- Clarion got its first post office in 1879, and John Darrah was the first postmaster.
- The community was named after Clarion, Pennsylvania.
- It also had a train station on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, which helped people travel and transport goods. The post office closed in 1945.
Lake Junction: A Railway Hub
- Lake Junction was a historic settlement important for trains. It was where two railway lines met.
- These lines connected the Clarion and Walloon Lake train stations.
- You can see Lake Junction on old maps of Charlevoix County, like one from 1911.
Troutdale: A Lakeside Community
- Troutdale was another community located on the southern side of Bear Lake, which is now known as Walloon Lake.
- It had a post office for a short time, from 1879 to 1881.
Walloon Lake: A Popular Place
- Walloon Lake is a community and a census-designated place (meaning it's a specific area identified for census purposes).
- It's located right on the eastern shores of the beautiful Walloon Lake.
Geography of Melrose Township
Melrose Township covers a total area of about 35 square miles (90.65 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 32.98 square miles (85.42 square kilometers). The rest, about 2.02 square miles (5.23 square kilometers), is water.
A big part of the township's eastern side borders Walloon Lake, a well-known lake in the area.
Main Roads in the Township
- US 131 is a major highway that runs straight through the middle of the township, going from south to north.
- M-75 (also called South Shore Drive) goes through the western part of the township and ends when it meets US 131. After crossing US 131, this road continues and is known as C-81.
- C-81 (also called River Road) is a county-designated highway. It starts east of M-75 at US 131 and goes through the northern part of the township.
People and Life in Melrose Township
In 2000, about 1,388 people lived in Melrose Township. There were 517 households, and 387 of those were families.
Population Details
- The population was spread out across different age groups.
- About 28.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.9% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the township was 36 years.
Education in Melrose Township
Students in Melrose Township attend schools in three different school districts, depending on where they live.
- Most of the township is part of the Wolverine Community Schools district. These schools are located northeast of the township in the village of Wolverine.
- The southwestern part of the township is served by Boyne City Public Schools, which are in the city of Boyne City.
- A smaller area in the southeastern part of the township is served by the Boyne Falls Public School District, located south in Boyne Valley Township.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Melrose (Míchigan) para niños
