Ellis Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Ellis Township, Michigan
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Ellis Township Hall
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Location within Cheboygan County
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 Ellis Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Ellis Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Cheboygan |
| Established | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.3 km2) |
| • Land | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 557 |
| • Density | 15.630/sq mi (6.035/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49705, 49749, 49799
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-25400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626229 |
Ellis Township is a local government area called a civil township in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It is located in the United States. In 2020, the township had a population of 557 people. It was officially established in 1882.
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Discover the Communities of Ellis Township
Ellis Township is home to at least one special community. These areas are often smaller towns or villages within the larger township.
Afton: A Historic Lumber Camp
- Afton is an unincorporated community located east of the Pigeon River. An unincorporated community means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own separate local government.
Afton is found along M-68. It is about 6 miles (10 km) east of I-75 near Indian River. It is also about 3 miles (5 km) west of M-33. The ZIP code for Afton is 49705. Afton started as a place where people worked with wood, called a lumber camp, in 1887.
Exploring the Geography of Ellis Township
Ellis Township covers a total area of about 35.6 square miles (92.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
About 35.5 square miles (92.1 square kilometers) of the township is land. A very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water. This means that water makes up only about 0.17% of the township's total area.
Understanding the People of Ellis Township
The population of Ellis Township was 557 people in 2020. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the area.
In 2000, there were 519 people living in the township. The people living in Ellis Township come from different backgrounds. Most residents identified as White. A small number identified as Native American or from two or more races.
Age and Gender in the Township
The population in 2000 was spread across different age groups. About 26% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95.8 males.
Images for kids
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U.S. Post Office in Afton -
Community of Afton along M-68
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Ellis (Míchigan) para niños
