Croton Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Croton Township, Michigan
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The Croton Dam along the Muskegon River
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 Croton Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Croton Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Newaygo |
| Established | 1840 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.38 sq mi (94.22 km2) |
| • Land | 33.70 sq mi (87.28 km2) |
| • Water | 2.68 sq mi (6.94 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,368 |
| • Density | 99.9/sq mi (38.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-18980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626143 |
Croton Township is a special type of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Newaygo County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 3,368 people lived here.
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Communities in Croton Township
Croton Township is home to several small communities. These are often called unincorporated communities. This means they are not officially separate towns or cities with their own local government.
- Croton is a community within the township. It was first settled in 1840. The community grew around a new sawmill. It was first known as Muskegon Fork. Later, it was called Stearns Mill, then Croton in 1850. Croton was officially mapped out in 1854. It became a village in 1870 but later stopped being an official village.
- Croton Heights is another community. It is located along the Muskegon River.
- Riverview is a community found just northeast of Croton. It is also along the Muskegon River.
- Tift Corner is a community in the southern part of the township. It is located along the M-82 highway.
Geography of Croton Township
Croton Township covers a total area of about 36.38 square miles (94.22 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 33.70 square miles (87.28 square kilometers). The rest is water, which is about 2.68 square miles (6.94 square kilometers).
A very important landmark here is the Croton Dam. It is built on the Muskegon River and is located right in the township.
Main Roads in the Township
M-82 is a major road. It runs from east to west through the southern part of Croton Township.
People of Croton Township
In 2000, there were 3,042 people living in Croton Township. There were 1,222 households and 874 families. The township is home to people from many different backgrounds.
The population includes people of all ages. About 25% of the people were under 18 years old. There were also many adults, including those 65 years and older. The average age of people in the township was 39 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Municipio de Croton (Míchigan) para niños
