Goodland Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Goodland Township, Michigan
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Entering Goodland Township along M-53
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Location within Lapeer County
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 Goodland Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Goodland Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Organized | 1855 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.76 sq mi (92.62 km2) |
| • Land | 35.58 sq mi (92.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,735 |
| • Density | 48.518/sq mi (18.732/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-32960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626363 |
Goodland Township is a small community located in Lapeer County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a "civil township," which is a type of local government area, a bit like a small town or rural district. In 2020, about 1,735 people lived here. Goodland Township is also home to the historic Younge Site, an important archaeological place.
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What is Goodland Township?
Goodland Township is a local government area in Lapeer County, Michigan. It's like a small county subdivision. The township was officially started in 1855.
Who Leads Goodland Township?
Like many communities, Goodland Township has leaders who help run things. The main leader is called the Supervisor, and their name is Ron Cischke. There's also a Clerk, Mavis Roy, who helps with official records and meetings.
Exploring Goodland's History
Goodland Township has a small community within it also called Goodland. This area is "unincorporated," meaning it doesn't have its own separate town government.
How Goodland Got Its Name
The first white settler in the Goodland area was James Hills in 1851. He later moved away. However, it's said that Hills suggested the name "Goodland" when the township was officially formed in 1855.
The Old Post Office
A post office opened in Goodland on July 11, 1856. John C. Marris was the first postmaster, which is the person in charge of the post office. This post office served the community for many years before closing on April 15, 1901.
Where is Goodland Located?
Goodland Township is in Lapeer County, Michigan. It covers an area of about 35.76 square miles (92.62 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.58 square miles (92.15 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Goodland?
In 2020, the population of Goodland Township was 1,735 people. A census taken in 2000 showed that there were 1,734 people living there at that time.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 589 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households, about 69%, were married couples. About 39.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.94 people.
Age Groups in Goodland
The population of Goodland Township includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 29.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 31.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Goodland Township was 35 years.
