Greendale Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Greendale Township, Michigan
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Location within Midland County and the state of Michigan
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 Greendale Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Greendale Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Midland |
| Established | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,731 |
| • Density | 48.9/sq mi (18.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-111-34860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626396 |
Greendale Township is a community located in Midland County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area known as a civil township. In 2020, about 1,731 people lived in Greendale Township.
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Exploring Greendale Township's Past
Greendale Township has an interesting past. Back in 1875, a group of men led by Col. William L. Sterns tried to create a new city here. They planned out a place they called "Central City." However, their plan didn't work out, and that area is now known as Oil City.
Discovering Communities in Greendale
Greendale Township is home to a small community called Oil City.
Oil City: A Community with a History
Oil City is a small, unincorporated community within the township. This means it's not a separate town with its own government, but rather a part of the township. It is located where M-20 (also known as Isabella Road) meets Coleman Road, close to the Chippewa River. The name "Oil City" comes from the oil refineries that were built in the area during an "oil boom" in the 1920s.
Understanding Greendale's Geography
Greendale Township is located in the western part of Midland County. To its west, it shares a border with Isabella County.
Land and Water Areas
The township covers a total area of about 36.1 square miles (93.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.4 square miles (91.7 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers) is water, which makes up about 1.94% of the total area.
The Chippewa River
The Chippewa River flows through Greendale Township from west to east. This river is a branch of the Tittabawassee River, and both are part of the larger Saginaw River watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common river, lake, or ocean.
Population and People of Greendale
The number of people living in Greendale Township has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 1890, there were 151 people.
- By 1900, the population grew to 247.
- In 1930, it reached 536 people.
- By 1960, 870 people lived in the township.
- In 2000, the population was 1,788.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 1,731 people living in Greendale Township.
