Newberg Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newberg Township, Michigan
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Location within Cass County
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 Newberg Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Newberg Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Cass | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km2) | |
| • Land | 34.6 sq mi (89.5 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2) | |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,602 | |
| • Density | 45.10/sq mi (17.413/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49061, 49067, 49095
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-57120 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626797 | |
Newberg Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Cass County, Michigan. Think of it like a small community or district within a larger county. In 2020, about 1,602 people lived here.
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Discover Newberg Township's Communities
Newberg Township is home to a few smaller communities, each with its own interesting history. These are often called "unincorporated communities" because they don't have their own separate local government like a city or village.
Corey: A Community by the Lake
- Corey is a small community located near the eastern edge of Newberg Township. It's close to M-60, a main road.
- This area was officially planned out by Amanda Weatherwax in 1872.
- Corey got its name from Corey Lake, which is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away in a neighboring county. The lake itself was named after Joshua B. Corey, who settled there around 1840.
- A post office opened in Corey on May 20, 1872, helping people send and receive mail. Hazen W. Brown was the first postmaster. It closed in 1930.
- A train station called "Corey's Station" also opened here in 1871, making it easier for people and goods to travel.
Jones: Where Roads Meet
- Jones is another community in Newberg Township, found right where two main roads, M-40 and M-60, cross paths. It's about 11 miles (18 km) east of Cassopolis.
- The very first settlers arrived here in the early 1830s. John Bair settled near Bair Lake in 1831, and Daniel Driskel settled by Driskels Lake in 1833. The lake was named after him!
- The first business building was put up in 1870 by H. Meskell on land owned by William D. Jones.
- William D. Jones officially planned out the community in 1875, giving it a clear layout.
- A post office first opened here on August 4, 1837, and was originally called "Newberg." Its name changed a couple of times before becoming "Jones" in 1881.
- Today, the Jones post office still serves many parts of Newberg Township and nearby areas, using the ZIP Code 49061.
Dyer: A Former Railroad Stop
- Dyer was once a small community centered around a railroad station. This station opened in 1871, helping connect the area to other towns by train.
Understanding Newberg Township's Geography
Newberg Township covers a total area of about 35.5 square miles (92.0 km2). Most of this area, about 34.5 square miles (89.5 km2), is land. The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.5 km2), is made up of water, like lakes and rivers. This means about 2.71% of the township is water.
Who Lives in Newberg Township?
Newberg Township is home to a diverse group of people. Here's a quick look at the population over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,703 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,632 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,602 | −1.8% | |
- In 2000, there were 1,703 people living in the township.
- By 2020, the population was 1,602 people.
- People of all ages live in Newberg Township, from young children to seniors. In 2000, about 26% of the population was under 18, and about 13% was 65 or older. The average age was 38 years old.
- Many different types of families and households make up the community. In 2000, there were 648 households, with an average of about 2.6 people living in each home.
