Hatton Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Hatton Township, Michigan
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Hatton Township Hall
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Location within Clare County
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 Hatton Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hatton Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare |
| Established | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.14 sq mi (93.60 km2) |
| • Land | 35.89 sq mi (92.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 893 |
| • Density | 24.9/sq mi (9.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-37160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626450 |
Hatton Township is a small community located in Clare County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 893 people lived in Hatton Township. It was officially established in 1886.
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Exploring Hatton's Past
Hatton Township has one special area called Hatton. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
How Hatton Started
The community of Hatton began in 1881. It started as a station along the Pere Marquette Railway. A post office opened in Hatton on May 18, 1882. This helped people send and receive mail.
The 1910 Fire
Sadly, the community of Hatton was destroyed by a fire in 1910. After the fire, the post office closed. Today, Hatton is a quiet part of the township.
Where is Hatton Township?
Hatton Township is located in the center of Michigan. It covers a total area of about 36.14 square miles (93.60 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.89 square miles (92.95 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads in the Township
Two important highways pass through or near Hatton Township:
- US 127 runs from south to north right through the middle of the township.
- M-61 (also known as E. Gladwin Road) briefly runs along the northeast edge of the township.
Who Lives in Hatton Township?
According to the 2020 census, 893 people live in Hatton Township. This means there are about 24.9 people per square mile.
A Look at the Population
In 2000, there were 923 people living here. About 31.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.6% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the township was 35 years old.
Learning in Hatton Township
Students in Hatton Township attend public schools. The township is served by two different school districts:
