Hume Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Hume Township, Michigan
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Lakefront along Port Crescent State Park
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Location within Huron County
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 Hume Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hume Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Huron |
| Organized | 1859 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.0 sq mi (77.8 km2) |
| • Land | 30.0 sq mi (77.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 739 |
| • Density | 24.63/sq mi (9.499/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48445, 48467
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-39960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626504 |
Hume Township is a small area in Huron County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 739 people lived there.
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Places in Hume Township
Hume Township is home to a few interesting spots:
- The village of Kinde is right next to the township's southeast corner. Even though it's very close, Kinde itself is not actually inside Hume Township.
- Port Crescent used to be a town, but now it's a ghost town. It's located where the Pinnebog River meets Lake Huron. Today, this area is part of the beautiful Port Crescent State Park.
- Pinnebog is a very small, unnamed community. You can find it in the southwest part of the township, right on the border with Meade Township. It's near the intersection of Kinde and Pinnebog roads.
Hume Township's History
Hume Township is named after Walter Hume. He was the first white settler to arrive in this area. He built the very first house here in the 1850s.
Early Settlement and Government
Walter Hume also opened a hotel near the mouth of the Pinnebog River. This was likely the first hotel in this part of the county. The township officially started its government in 1860. The first election was held at Hume's store, and Walter Hume was elected as the first supervisor.
Forests and Fires
Long ago, the land in Hume Township was covered with tall pine trees. These trees were cut down and sent to sawmills in Port Crescent. The wood was used for building and other purposes. Later, two big fires caused a lot of damage. The Port Huron Fire of 1871 and the Thumb Fire of 1881 destroyed many of the remaining forests.
Geography of Hume Township
Hume Township covers an area of about 30 square miles (77.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 30 square miles (77.7 square kilometers). Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People of Hume Township
In 2020, the population of Hume Township was 739 people. Most of the people living here are White. A small number of people are Native American or Asian. There are also some people who identify as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the township is 47 years old. About 18.4% of the population is under 18 years old. About 23.6% of the population is 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Hume (Míchigan) para niños
