Fremont Township, Tuscola County, Michigan facts for kids
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Fremont Township, Michigan
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 Fremont Township, Tuscola County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
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| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
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| • Total | 3,167 |
| • Density | 87.73/sq mi (33.835/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-30760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626320 |
Fremont Township is a community located in Tuscola County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 3,167 people lived there.
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Places in Fremont Township
Fremont Township is home to a few interesting places.
Villages and Stations
- Mayville is a small village. You can find it in the southeast part of the township along M-24.
- Juniata or Juniata Station was once a train station. It was located on the western edge of the township. In 1864, a hotel called Kelley's Tavern opened there. This was the first place for travelers to stay in the area. It's important not to confuse this with Juniata Township, which is a different place nearby.
About the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fremont Township covers about 36.1 square miles (93.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.9 square miles (93.1 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 3,559 people living in Fremont Township. The population density was about 99 people per square mile. Most people living here were White (97.50%).
About 37.2% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many families (61.7%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.78 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 11.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 35 years old.
A Bit of History
A post office called Northgrove used to be in the township. It was located at North Grove and Mertz Roads, which is now M-24. This post office was open from February 21, 1899, until March 15, 1901.
