Holland Township, Missaukee County, Michigan facts for kids
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Holland Township
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Location within Missaukee County
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 Holland Township, Missaukee County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Holland Township, Missaukee County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Missaukee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.90 sq mi (93.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.62 sq mi (92.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 221 |
| • Density | 6.20/sq mi (2.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-113-38620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626479 |
Holland Township is a small area in Missaukee County, Michigan, in the United States. It's called a civil township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 221 people lived here.
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Exploring Holland Township's Communities
Holland Township is home to a few interesting historical places. These small communities have their own unique stories.
Discovering Dolph's History
Dolph is a small, historical spot located in the northeast part of the township. It's found along the Muskegon River. This area was named after Charles L. Dolph, who was a storekeeper. He became the first postmaster for Dolph on April 13, 1898. The post office here operated for many years before it closed on June 15, 1926.
The Story of Moddersville
Moddersville is another small community in Holland Township. It is an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own separate local government. The first family to settle here was the White family in 1875. However, they later moved away. In 1878, Wynand Modders and his family arrived. Many other families, including some from the Netherlands, soon followed them. When a post office was opened on August 6, 1890, it was named Moddersville after the Modders family. Wynand Modders became the first postmaster. This post office closed on October 31, 1934. In the 1920s, Moddersville was part of the route for M-74, an important road at the time.
Holland Township's Natural Geography
Holland Township is located in the southeastern corner of Missaukee County. It shares its eastern border with Roscommon County and its southern border with Clare County.
Land and Water Areas
The township covers a total area of about 35.90 square miles (93.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.62 square miles (92.3 square kilometers), is land. The remaining small part, about 0.28 square miles (0.73 square kilometers), is water. This means that water makes up less than one percent of the township's total area.
Rivers and Waterways
An important natural feature of Holland Township is the Muskegon River. Parts of this river flow through both the northeast and southeast corners of the township. Rivers like the Muskegon River are important for local wildlife and can be used for recreation.
Understanding Holland Township's Population
The number of people living in Holland Township has changed over the years. This section looks at how the population has grown and shrunk.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 328 | — | |
| 1930 | 221 | −32.6% | |
| 1940 | 173 | −21.7% | |
| 1950 | 139 | −19.7% | |
| 1960 | 80 | −42.4% | |
| 1970 | 92 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 159 | 72.8% | |
| 1990 | 169 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 223 | 32.0% | |
| 2010 | 248 | 11.2% | |
| 2020 | 221 | −10.9% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 221 people lived in Holland Township. Looking back at the census from 2000, there were 223 people. This means the population has stayed quite similar over the past two decades.
Who Lives in Holland Township?
In 2000, there were 95 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households, about 65%, were married couples living together. About 25% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.35 people.
The people living in Holland Township come from different age groups. In 2000, about 19.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.5% of the residents were 65 years or older. The median age was 41 years, which means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older.
