Columbus Township, Luce County, Michigan facts for kids
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Columbus Township, Michigan
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Columbus Township Hall in McMillan
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Location within Luce County
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 Columbus Township, Luce County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Columbus Township, Luce County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Luce |
| Organized | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 143.16 sq mi (370.8 km2) |
| • Land | 140.34 sq mi (363.5 km2) |
| • Water | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 169 |
| • Density | 1.45/sq mi (0.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-17480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626122 |
Columbus Township is a small area in Luce County, Michigan, in the United States. It's like a small local government area. In 2020, about 169 people lived here.
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Exploring Columbus Township
Columbus Township is a quiet place in Michigan. It was officially started in 1887. The township is managed by local leaders. These include a Supervisor named Jeannie King and a Clerk named Donald Leech.
Geography of Columbus Township
This township covers a large area. It is about 143 square miles (370 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, but a small part is water.
The Tahquamenon River starts right here in Columbus Township. This river is famous for its beautiful waterfalls.
Main Roads in the Township
- M-28 is a major road. It runs from east to west through the southern part of the township.
Communities in Columbus Township
Columbus Township has a few small communities. These are places where people live and gather.
- Danaher is a small, unnamed community. You can find it just north of M-28. It is west of the town of Newberry.
- Laketon is another small community. It is about 3 miles (5 km) west of McMillan. Laketon used to be a stop for trains. It even had its own post office for a while, from 1902 to 1913.
- McMillan is a community where more people live. It is also a "census-designated place." This means it's a special area for counting people. McMillan started around 1881, near a railway line. It has its own post office with a special ZIP Code, 49853. This post office serves most of Columbus Township.
People of Columbus Township
In 2000, about 215 people lived in Columbus Township. By 2020, the number of people living there went down to 169. Most of the people living here are White. A small number are Native American or from two or more races.
The people in Columbus Township are of different ages. In 2000, about 21% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years or older. The average age was 46 years old.
The average yearly income for families in 2000 was about $33,750. By 2021, the average household income had grown to about $56,136.
