Clyde Township, St facts for kids
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Clyde Township, Michigan
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 Clyde Township, St
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Clair |
| Organized | 1836 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.0 sq mi (93.2 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (92.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
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| • Total | 5,523 |
| • Density | 153.9/sq mi (59.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48049 (North Street),
48059 (Fort Gratiot |
| FIPS code | 26-16760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626104 |
Clyde Township is a special type of local government area called a civil township. It is located in St. Clair County in the state of Michigan. In the year 2000, about 5,523 people lived there.
The township got its name from the River Clyde in Scotland. A man from Scotland named Robert Smart moved to the area in 1825. He built a mill on the Black River. He called his new settlement "Clyde Mills" to honor the river where he grew up. Clyde Township officially started in March 1836. It was named after this settlement. When it was first created, Clyde Township was much larger. It covered an area that is now 20 different townships! Later, in 1855, Kimball Township was formed. This meant the original "Clyde Mills" settlement became part of Kimball Township. Today, that old settlement is known as Wadhams.
Contents
Exploring Clyde Township's Communities
Clyde Township has several small, unincorporated communities. These are places that don't have their own separate local government.
Discovering Abbottsford
- Abbottsford is a community found on the western edge of Clyde Township. It borders Kenockee Township.
Learning About Atkins
- Atkins is located in the north-central part of the township. You can find it on Wildcat Road. The land here is about 735 feet (224 meters) above sea level. Allen Atkins first settled here in 1837, followed by William Atkins in 1839. Atkins was once a train station on the Pere Marquette Railway. It even had its own post office from April 1873 to June 1935.
What to Know About North Street
- North Street is in the eastern part of the township. It's on North Road, just south of Carrigan Road. This spot was also a station on the Pere Marquette Railway. It was named "North Street" because it was on North Road, which is now part of M-136. A post office operated here briefly in 1879 and then again from June 1884. The North Street ZIP code, 48049, covers most of Clyde Township. It also includes a small part of Port Huron Township. You might see "Clyde, Michigan" or "Ruby, Michigan" used for this ZIP code too.
Ruby: A Western Community
- Ruby is in the west-central part of the township. It's located where Brott and Abbottsford Roads meet. This community had a post office that was open from September 1854 until January 1907.
Geography of Clyde Township
Clyde Township covers a total area of about 36.0 square miles (93.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.9 square miles (92.9 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
People of Clyde Township
In 2000, there were 5,523 people living in Clyde Township. These people lived in 1,931 households. About 1,591 of these households were families. The township had about 153.9 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Clyde Township were White (97.74%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.27% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (72.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.85 people. The average family had 3.11 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 26.5% were under 18. About 9.1% were 65 or older. The average age in the township was 38 years.
