Hazelton Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Hazelton Township, Michigan
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Location within Shiawassee County (red) and the administered village of New Lothrop (pink)
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 Hazelton Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hazelton Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Shiawassee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.33 sq mi (96.7 km2) |
| • Land | 37.29 sq mi (96.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,054 |
| • Density | 55.023/sq mi (21.244/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-37440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626458 |
Hazelton Township is a small community located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,054 people lived here. It is known as a "civil township," which is a type of local government area.
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Communities in Hazelton Township
Hazelton Township is home to a few smaller communities, each with its own story.
Hazelton
The community of Hazelton is a small, historic place near the center of the township. It was once called "Ratville." In 1863, about 400 people lived here. The community had a post office, a general store, and three churches. Its economy was mostly based on farming. However, the population slowly decreased, and the post office closed in 1902.
Juddville
Juddville is another small, historic community in the southern part of the township. It was named after the Judd family. John Judd bought a lot of land here in 1853. He and his wife, Matilda, cleared the land and built a log schoolhouse in 1854. Their oldest daughter, Jane, was the first teacher there.
In 1879, a post office called "Judd's Corners" opened. By 1881, Juddville had a sawmill, a blacksmith shop, a general store, a creamery, and two churches. The community had its largest population in the 1880s, with about 175 people. Like Hazelton, its population later declined, and the post office closed in 1902. A schoolhouse built in 1903 is now marked with a historical sign.
New Lothrop
New Lothrop is a village located in the northeast part of Hazelton Township.
History of Hazelton Township
The first settlers, Stanton Latham and E.E. Fowls, arrived in the area in 1848. The township and its main settlement were named after three brothers: George, Edgar, and Porter Hazelton. Along with Ezekial Ewing, they built a bridge across the Flint River for the State of Michigan in 1849. Since the state didn't have money to pay them, the brothers received most of the land that makes up the township today. They then sold this land to other settlers who came to live there.
Geography
Hazelton Township covers an area of about 37.33 square miles (96.68 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 37.29 square miles (96.58 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
A stream called Misteguay Creek flows north through the eastern part of the township.
Population Information
According to the 2020 census, Hazelton Township had a population of 2,054 people. In 2000, there were 2,206 people living in the township. Most residents identified as White.
Highways
- M-13 forms the entire eastern border of Hazelton Township.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Hazelton (Míchigan) para niños
