Huron Township, Michigan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Huron Township, Michigan
Civil township
Huron Township Hall
Location within Huron County
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Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Huron
Organized	1854
Area
• Total	33.6 sq mi (87.1 km2)
• Land	33.6 sq mi (87.1 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	669 ft (204 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	352
• Density	10.476/sq mi (4.041/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)	48432, 48445, 48467, 48468
Area code(s)	989
FIPS code	26-40020
GNIS feature ID	1626506

Huron Township is a small community located in Huron County, which is in the state of Michigan in the United States. In 2020, about 352 people lived here. It's a type of local government area called a township.

Exploring Huron Township's Communities

Huron Township is home to a few smaller communities. These places are not officially separate towns but are recognized areas within the township.

Huron City: A Historic Lumber Town

• Huron City is a community found on Pioneer and Huron City Roads. It is close to M-25 and sits near where Willow Creek meets Lake Huron.
• Long ago, Huron City was a busy town known for its lumber industry.
• It faced two major fires, the Port Huron Fire of 1871 and the Thumb Fire of 1881. Each time, the town was rebuilt.
• However, as the lumber business slowed down, Huron City became less active. Its post office closed in 1905.

Glencoe: A Quiet Border Community

• Glencoe is another community in Huron Township.
• It is located right on the edge of the township, sharing a border with Dwight Township. You can find it at Verona and Day Roads.

Lewisville: On the Township Boundary

• Lewisville is an unincorporated community within the township.
• It is situated on the border with Bloomfield Township. This community is at the crossing of Kinde and Huron City Roads.

Huron Township's Geography and Land Area

Huron Township is made up entirely of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its borders.

• The total area of the township is about 33.6 square miles (or 87.1 square kilometers).
• This means all of its area is land, making it a solid landmass.

Population and People of Huron Township

Understanding the people who live in Huron Township helps us learn about the community.

• In 2000, there were 423 people living in the township.
• The average age of people in the township in 2000 was 51 years old.
• About 17.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
• Around 27.9% of the people were 65 years or older.