Franklin Township, Clare County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Franklin Township, Michigan
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Franklin Township Hall in Meredith
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Location within Clare County
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 Franklin Township, Clare County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Franklin Township, Clare County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Established | 1870 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.47 sq mi (91.87 km2) |
| • Land | 35.33 sq mi (91.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 730 |
| • Density | 20.7/sq mi (8.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-30280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626306 |
Franklin Township is a local government area in Clare County, Michigan. It's a type of community called a civil township. In 2020, about 730 people lived here.
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Places in Franklin Township
Meredith: A Historic Spot
Meredith is a small, unincorporated community. It's located on the eastern edge of Franklin Township. This area borders Sherman Township in Gladwin County.
Long ago, in the late 1800s, Meredith was a very busy place. It was a time when the lumber industry was booming. As many as 1,800 people lived there during that period. A post office even operated in Meredith from 1884 to 1895.
Where is Franklin Township?
Franklin Township covers about 35.47 square miles (91.87 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 35.33 square miles (91.50 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads
The main road in the area is M-18. This highway forms most of the eastern border of the township. It runs along the edge where Franklin Township meets Gladwin County.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 809 people living in Franklin Township. These people lived in 343 households. About 25.9% of these households had children under 18. Many families were married couples living together.
The people in the township were of different ages. About 22.7% were under 18 years old. Around 32.0% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was 43 years.
Learning in Franklin Township
All students in Franklin Township attend schools in the Harrison Community Schools district. These schools are located southwest of the township, in the city of Harrison.
