Hadley Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Hadley Township, Michigan
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Location within Lapeer County
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 Hadley Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hadley Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Lapeer |
| Organized | March 1836 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,547 |
| • Density | 125.96/sq mi (48.683/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48440 (Hadley P.O. Box),
48455 (Metamora), 48446 (Lapeer), 48438 (Goodrich), 48462 (Ortonville), 48371 (Oxford) |
| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-35840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626417 |
Hadley Township is a community located in Lapeer County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 4,547 people lived here. The township was officially organized in March 1836.
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Communities in Hadley Township
Hadley Township is home to several smaller communities. Some of these have their own unique history.
Cadyville
Cadyville was an area that grew around a school house built in 1838. It had its own school district starting in 1842. This district covered the southwest part of the township. Later, it became part of other school districts.
Farmers Creek
Farmers Creek is a small, unincorporated community. It is located on the border between Metamora Township and Hadley Township. The community is named after a nearby stream. John L. Morse bought land here in 1833. He settled in the area in 1834. Morse became the first postmaster in 1836. The post office operated until 1903.
Hadley
Hadley is another unincorporated community. It is found in the northern part of the township. William Hart, Abraham Tunison, and Charles L. Cambell settled here in 1835. A post office opened in Hadley on May 7, 1838. John Mills, Jr. was the first postmaster. For about 50 years, someone from the Hadley family held the postmaster job. The Hadley post office uses ZIP code 48440 for P.O. box service.
Kerr Hill
Kerr Hill is a recognized populated place. It is identified by the USGS GNIS.
Nearby Villages and Cities
Several nearby towns also serve parts of Hadley Township.
- The village of Metamora is to the east. Its post office (ZIP code 48455) serves much of northern and eastern Hadley Township.
- The city of Lapeer is to the north-northeast. Its post office (ZIP code 48446) serves a small part of northwestern Hadley Township.
- The village of Goodrich is to the west. It is in Genesee County. Its post office (ZIP code 48438) serves a portion of southwest Hadley Township.
- The village of Ortonville is to the south-southwest. It is in Oakland County. Its post office (ZIP code 48462) serves parts of southern Hadley Township.
- The village of Oxford is to the southeast. It is also in Oakland County. Its post office (ZIP code 48371) serves a small part of southeast Hadley Township.
Geography of Hadley Township
Hadley Township covers a total area of about 36.0 square miles (93.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.3 square miles (91.4 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.8 square miles (2.0 square kilometers) is water. This means about 2.14% of the township is covered by water.
Population and People
In 2000, Hadley Township had 4,655 people living there. There were 1,573 households, and 1,338 families. The population density was about 131.9 people per square mile. Most of the people living in the township were White (98.17%).
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 28.0% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 29.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in the township was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
The average income for a household in the township was $72,381. For families, the average income was $77,006. Only a small number of families, about 1.3%, lived below the poverty line.
Climate
Hadley Township has a humid continental climate. This type of climate means there are big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. This climate is known as "Dfb" on climate maps.
Notable People
- Louis C. Cramton: He was a US Representative, meaning he served in the United States Congress. He helped make laws for the country.
