Holly Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holly Township, Michigan
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Holly Township Hall in the village of Holly
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"Up North in Oakland County"
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Location within Oakland County (red) and the administered village of Holly (pink)
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 Holly Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Holly Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Established | 1838 |
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| • Civil township | 36.42 sq mi (94.3 km2) |
| • Land | 34.38 sq mi (89.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.94 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Civil township | 12,006 |
| • Density | 329.65/sq mi (127.280/km2) |
| • Metro | 4,296,250 (Metro Detroit) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48442 (Holly)
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| Area code(s) | 248 and 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-38720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626480 |
Holly Township is a community located in Oakland County, in the state of Michigan, United States. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 12,006 people lived here.
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Exploring Holly Township's Communities
Holly Township is home to a few different communities. The main one is the village of Holly.
Besides the main village, there are also two smaller, unincorporated communities. This means they are part of the township but don't have their own separate local government.
- Newark is in the northern part of the township. You can find it near the rail tracks and Belford Road.
- Five Points is right next to Holly Village. It's located where Rood and Grange Hall Roads meet.
A Look at Holly Township's History
Holly Township was one of the last areas in Oakland County to be officially set up. It was organized on March 6, 1838.
One of the oldest places in Holly is Oak Hill Cemetery. It was started around the same time the township was formed. Many veterans from different wars, even as far back as the Revolutionary War, are buried there. You can also find the graves of many families who first settled in the Holly area.
Around the year 1900, Holly Township really grew and became important. This was because of the booming rail industry. Holly became a central point for trains traveling between cities like Flint, Pontiac, and Saginaw. Trains also went east and west from Lansing to Port Huron. Even today, trains play a big role in Holly's economy and daily life.
Geography and Natural Surroundings
Holly Township covers an area of about 36.42 square miles (94.33 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 34.48 square miles (89.30 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.94 square miles (5.02 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes or rivers within the township's borders.
Who Lives in Holly Township?
In 2020, the total population of Holly Township was 12,006 people. The community is made up of many different families and individuals.
Fun Things to Do in Holly Township
Holly Township is a great place for outdoor activities and events. It's home to the Great Lakes National Cemetery.
You can also visit many parks and recreation areas, such as:
- Seven Lakes State Park
- Holly Recreation Area
- Groveland Oaks
- Rose Oaks
- Lakeside Park
- Ganshaw Park
- Holdridge Lakes Mountain Bike Trails
If you enjoy camping, you can find places to stay at Seven Lakes State Park and Groveland Oaks. Holly is also famous for its Independence Day Celebration and the Michigan Renaissance Festival, which are popular events for visitors.
News and Local Information
For local news in Holly Township, you can read the Tri-County Times newspaper.
Images for kids
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Holly Township Hall in the village of Holly
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Location within Oakland County (red) and the administered village of Holly (pink)
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Holly (Míchigan) para niños
