Exeter Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Exeter Township, Michigan
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Exeter Township Hall in Scofield
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Left: Location within Monroe County (red) and the administered village of Maybee (pink); Right: Location within the state of Michigan
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 Exeter Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Exeter Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe |
| Organized | 1836 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.65 sq mi (94.9 km2) |
| • Land | 36.54 sq mi (94.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,927 |
| • Density | 107.5/sq mi (41.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 734 |
| FIPS code | 26-115-26880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626261 |
| Exeter Township Hall | |
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| Location | Southwest corner of Sumpter Road and Grant Street |
| Built | 1890 |
| Designated | September 3, 1998 |
Exeter Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Monroe County, Michigan. It's a place where about 3,927 people lived as of the 2020 census.
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Communities in Exeter Township
Exeter Township is home to several communities, each with its own history.
Past Settlements
- East Exeter was a settlement that once had its own post office. This post office was open for a short time, from March 1850 to October 1851.
- Exeter is another historic community. It also had a post office, first from 1840 to 1842, and then again from 1850 to 1903.
Current Communities
- Maybee is a small village located in the southwestern part of the township. It has its own post office with the ZIP Code 48159. This post office serves Maybee and parts of Exeter Township.
- Scofield is an unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own separate local government like a village or city. Scofield is located northeast of Maybee.
Geography and Nature
Exeter Township is in the northern part of Monroe County. It shares its northern border with Wayne County.
Location and Size
The center of the township is about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Monroe. Monroe is the main city and county seat for Monroe County.
The township covers a total area of about 36.65 square miles (94.92 km2). Most of this area, 36.54 square miles (94.64 km2), is land. Only a small part, about 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2), is water.
Waterways
Several creeks flow through Exeter Township.
- Stony Creek runs through the middle of the township.
- Swan Creek crosses the northeastern part.
- Sandy Creek flows through the southwestern corner, right through the village of Maybee.
All these creeks flow southeast and eventually empty into Lake Erie. They are called "tributaries" because they feed into a larger body of water.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 458 | — | |
| 1860 | 832 | 81.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,067 | 28.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,822 | 70.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,716 | −5.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,696 | −1.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,550 | −8.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,558 | 0.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,579 | 1.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,785 | 13.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,100 | 17.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,518 | 19.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,971 | 18.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,236 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,253 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,727 | 14.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,968 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,927 | −1.0% | |
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The population of Exeter Township has changed over many years. In 1850, there were only 458 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,927. This shows how the township has developed and grown over time.
Education for Students
Students in Exeter Township attend schools in different districts. This depends on where they live within the township.
- Most of the township is served by Airport Community Schools.
- The southeastern part, including most of Maybee, goes to Monroe Public Schools.
- A small part of the southwestern corner, including a bit of Maybee, is served by Dundee Community Schools.
- Students in the northwestern part of the township attend Milan Area Schools.
Notable People from Exeter Township
- Lewis Welch (1814–1878) was an important person from Exeter Township. He served as a state senator for Michigan.
Images for kids
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The unincorporated community of Scofield -
McGowan School, built around 1860 -
The Volunteer Fire Department
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