Vevay Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Vevay Township, Michigan
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Location within Ingham County
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 Vevay Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Vevay Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ingham |
| Settled | 1836 |
| Organized | 1838 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.64 sq mi (81.95 km2) |
| • Land | 31.56 sq mi (81.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,606 |
| • Density | 113.97/sq mi (44.002/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-82220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627198 |
Vevay Township is a community located in Ingham County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 3,606 people lived here.
Vevay Township is part of the larger Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area. It mostly surrounds the city of Mason. Even though they are close, Vevay Township and Mason are managed separately.
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Discovering Vevay Township's Past
The land where Vevay Township is located was first explored and mapped in 1824. The eastern edge of the township follows a special line called the Michigan meridian.
Early Settlers and Township Creation
The first people to settle in this area were the Rolfe family in 1836. Just two years later, on March 6, 1838, the Michigan government officially created Vevay Township. It was formed from a part of Aurelius Township. The township got its name from a town called Vevay, Indiana.
The city of Mason used to be part of Vevay Township. This was true until 1875, when Mason became its own city. Since then, Mason has grown and taken over some parts of Vevay Township.
Railroads and Community Buildings
A railway line was built through the township starting in 1844. This line was part of the Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Railroad. There were two train stations in the township: one at Mason Centre and another at Eden.
The Eden post office opened in 1843. It served the community for many years before closing in 1971. The first building for the township government was made of wood around 1890. The current township hall, where local meetings are held, opened in 1978.
Communities Within Vevay Township
Vevay Township is home to a few smaller communities.
- Columbia was an early settlement. People first settled there in 1837.
- Eden is a community within the township that does not have its own separate government. It was first settled in 1843.
Exploring Vevay Township's Geography
Vevay Township covers a total area of about 31.64 square miles (81.95 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 31.56 square miles (81.74 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.
A stream called Sycamore Creek flows through the township. It moves from the southern part of the township towards the north.
Understanding Vevay Township's Population
In 2000, there were 3,614 people living in Vevay Township. These people lived in 1,264 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households, 1,054, were families.
How People Live in Vevay Township
About 40.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 71.5%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.86 people. The average family had about 3.10 people.
Age Groups in the Township
The population in Vevay Township is spread across different age groups.
- About 27.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 101.1 males.
