Genesee Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Genesee Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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| Charter Township of Genesee | |
Location within Genesee County (red) and an administered portion of the Beecher community (pink)
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 Genesee Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee |
| Settled | 1833 |
| Organized | 1838 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.4 sq mi (78.7 km2) |
| • Land | 29.4 sq mi (76.1 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2) 3.26% |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,581 |
| • Density | 677.0/sq mi (261.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-31800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626342 |
The Charter Township of Genesee, also known as Genesee Township, is a special kind of local government area called a charter township in Genesee County, Michigan. It is located in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 20,581 people lived here. This number was a bit lower than the 21,581 people counted in 2010.
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Communities in Genesee Township
Genesee Township is home to several communities. Some of these are small towns or areas where people live close together.
- Beecher is a community that doesn't have its own city government. It's located between the cities of Mount Morris and Flint. Part of Beecher is also within Genesee Township.
- Cold Water was a community started in 1833. It was also where the township's first school opened in 1835.
- Genesee (once called Geneseeville) is another community without its own city government. It was named after Genesee County, New York, because many early settlers came from there. This community has its own school district and a post office. It's famous for Crossroads Village and the Huckleberry Railroad, which are popular attractions.
- Many parts of Genesee Township are considered to be part of the larger Flint city area.
History of Genesee Township
The area now known as Genesee Township was once home to Native Americans. They had a burial ground in the northwest part of what is now section 11. This burial ground was discovered when a railroad was built through the area.
Early Settlements and Mills
In 1833, the first settlers, Luman Beach and Addison Stewart, arrived in the Geneseeville area. In 1835, Sherman Stanley started a settlement at the corners of what are now Bray and Stanley Roads. Many other families from Mount Morris, New York, joined him by 1838.
Mills were very important for early settlements. A lumber mill was built in 1834 on Kearsley Creek. Two more mills were built on Kearsley Creek in 1836 and 1837. In Geneseeville, a fourth mill was built on the Flint River in 1847. These mills helped the community grow by processing wood and grain.
Township Formation
Genesee Township was officially organized on April 2, 1838. The first meeting was held in the Cold Water settlement. At first, Genesee Township included the eastern half of what would later become Mount Morris Township.
Over time, the township's boundaries changed. In 1955, the western part of Genesee Township was separated to form Mount Morris Township.
Modern Water Supply
On November 27, 2017, Genesee Township and other nearby communities began receiving water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline. This water is treated by the Genesee County Drain Commission.
Geography and Waterways
Genesee Township covers about 30.4 square miles (78.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 29.4 square miles (76.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers), is water.
The main waterways in the township are the Flint River, Kearsley Creek, and Butternut Creek. Smaller streams include Stanley Creek and Bray Brook.
Population and People
In 2000, there were 24,125 people living in Genesee Township. About 9,203 households and 6,616 families lived there. The average household had about 2.62 people, and the average family had about 3.07 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 27.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 36 years.
Fun Places to Visit
Genesee Township has a great place for events and fairs!
Everett A. Cummings Center
The Everett A. Cummings Center is a large indoor and outdoor center. It was built in 1968 to be the permanent home of the Genesee County Fair. The fair is held there every year.
The center has several buildings, including a big arena that can seat 3,000 people. There's also a huge exhibit building and an outdoor grandstand. It's part of the Genesee County Parks and Recreation system. Besides the county fair, the center is used for horse shows, sports events, trade shows, and other special gatherings.
Roads and Highways
Getting around Genesee Township is easy with these main roads:
- Interstate 475 runs north and south through the southwestern part of the township.
- M-54 (also known as Dort Highway) runs north and south through the western part of the township.
