Henrietta Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Henrietta Township, Michigan
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Henrietta Township Office and Eldon E. Katz Elementary School
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Location within Jackson County
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 Henrietta Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Henrietta Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Established | 1837 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.05 sq mi (96.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.98 sq mi (93.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.07 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,673 |
| • Density | 126.127/sq mi (48.698/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-37700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626465 |
Henrietta Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Jackson County, Michigan. It's located in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 4,673 people lived here.
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History of Henrietta Township
Early Settlers and Trading
One of the first people to settle in this area was Jean Baptiste Berard. He arrived in 1816 and set up a trading post in 1831. A trading post was a place where people could trade goods, often furs, with Native Americans and other settlers. Batteese Lake and Batteese Creek are named after him, as his name was sometimes spelled "Battise."
How Henrietta Got Its Name
The township was officially started in 1837. It was first called "West Portage." But in 1839, a man named Henry Hurd had the name changed to "Henrietta." He named it after his hometown, Henrietta, New York.
Post Offices in the Past
For many years, there were different post offices in the area.
- A post office called "Portage" opened in 1838. Its name changed a few times, eventually becoming "Henrietta" in 1840. It closed in 1903.
- Another post office, "South Henrietta," opened in 1851 and closed in 1866.
Communities in Henrietta Township
Henrietta Township is home to several smaller communities. These are often called "unincorporated communities." This means they are not separate towns with their own governments, but they are part of the larger township.
Henrietta Station
Henrietta Station is a historical spot in the southeastern part of the township. It was once a stop on the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, which was a railway line.
Pleasant Lake
Pleasant Lake is an unincorporated community located near a lake of the same name. The lake was originally called Spring Lake. A plan for a village was made in 1868, but it never became an official town. Pleasant Lake has its own post office with a ZIP code of 49272.
Munith
Munith is a small unincorporated community. It sits right on the border between Waterloo and Henrietta townships. The Munith post office also serves parts of Henrietta Township.
Roots
Roots is another unincorporated community. It was also a station on the Western Jackson branch of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad. This community had a post office that changed names a few times before closing in 1904.
Geography of Henrietta Township
Land and Water
Henrietta Township covers about 37 square miles (96 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36 square miles (93 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers), is water.
Rivers and Watersheds
The township has small streams and rivers that flow into the Portage River. The Portage River then joins the Grand River. This whole system is part of the Grand River watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or lake.
Local Parks
A part of Meridian-Baseline State Park is located within Henrietta Township. This park offers natural spaces for people to enjoy.
People of Henrietta Township
Population and Households
According to the 2000 census, there were 4,483 people living in Henrietta Township. These people lived in 1,614 households, and 1,276 of these were families.
Age Groups
The people in Henrietta Township come from all age groups.
- About 27% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 31% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 36 years old.
