Dover Township, Otsego County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dover Township, Michigan
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Dover Township Hall
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Location within Otsego County
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 Dover Township, Otsego County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Dover Township, Otsego County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Otsego |
| Established | 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.22 sq mi (91.22 km2) |
| • Land | 35.17 sq mi (91.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 632 |
| • Density | 17.944/sq mi (6.928/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49735 (Gaylord)
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-22840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626190 |
Dover Township is a small community in Otsego County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 632 people lived there. The township was officially started in 1879.
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Exploring Sparr: A Local Community
Within Dover Township, you'll find a small place called Sparr. It's an unincorporated community, which means it's not a separate town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger township.
How Sparr Began
Sparr was first settled by a person named William Sparr in 1873. The community was named after him. It started to grow bigger when the Boyne City, Gaylord & Alpena Railroad built a train line through the area. This made it easier for people and goods to travel.
Sparr's Post Office
A post office opened in Sparr on May 5, 1915. This was an important service for the people living there. However, the post office later closed on February 15, 1932.
Understanding Dover Township's Size
Dover Township covers a total area of about 35.22 square miles (91.22 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.17 square miles (91.09 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Dover Township?
In 2000, there were 614 people living in Dover Township. These people lived in 214 households, and 163 of these were families.
Age Groups in the Township
The people living in Dover Township are of different ages.
- About 31% were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 34 years.
