Denmark Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Denmark Township, Michigan
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 Denmark Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.3 sq mi (91.3 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
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| • Total | 2,741 |
| • Density | 77.65/sq mi (30.022/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-21600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626176 |
Denmark Township is a community located in Tuscola County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 2,741 people lived here.
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History of Denmark Township
Denmark Township was officially created in the year 1853. This means it has been a recognized community for a long time.
Places in Denmark Township
Several smaller communities and locations are found within Denmark Township.
Carr's Corners
Carr's Corners was once a small community in the eastern part of the township. It was started in 1854. This place even had its own post office from 1862 until 1900.
Denmark Junction
Denmark Junction is a specific spot in the township. It is where different railroad lines meet. You can find it north of the M-46 highway, between Quanicassee and Bradford Roads.
Reese Village
The village of Reese is located in the northwest corner of Denmark Township. It sits right on M-81, which is a state highway.
Richville Community
Richville is a small, unincorporated community in the southwest part of the township. It used to be called Frankenhilf. Richville is important because it is where two main highways, M-15 and M-46, cross paths.
From Richville, you can easily reach other nearby towns and cities:
- Vassar is a few miles southeast on M-15.
- Reese is a few miles north using county roads.
- I-75 is about 7 miles (11 km) to the west on M-46.
- Saginaw is just west of I-75.
- Bay City is about 15 miles (24 km) northwest on M-15.
The postal code for Richville is 48758.
Geography of the Township
Denmark Township covers a total area of about 35.3 square miles (91.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People in Denmark Township
Based on the census from 2000, there were 3,249 people living in Denmark Township. These people lived in 1,265 households, and 934 of those were families.
Most of the people living in the township are White. There are also smaller groups of people from Asian, Native American, and African American backgrounds. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Many households in the township have children under 18 living with them. Most families are married couples living together. The average household has about 2.56 people.
