Breen Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Breen Township, Michigan
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Location within Dickinson County
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 Breen Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Breen Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Dickinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 88.38 sq mi (228.90 km2) |
| • Land | 86.69 sq mi (224.53 km2) |
| • Water | 1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 471 |
| • Density | 5.43/sq mi (2.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-10200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625973 |
Breen Township is a small local government area, called a civil township, located in Dickinson County, Michigan. It's a part of the United States. In 2020, about 471 people lived there.
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Exploring Breen Township's Geography
Breen Township covers a total area of about 88.3 square miles (228.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, around 87.9 square miles (227.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water.
Communities in Breen Township
Breen Township is home to a few smaller communities. These are not separate cities or towns, but rather local areas within the township.
Discover Foster City
Foster City is an area found along M-69 and the east branch of the Sturgeon River. It was once a stop on the Chicago and North Western Railway. A lumberman named Alonzo L. Foster founded this community, and it was named after him. Foster City has had its own post office since 1886, and its ZIP Code is 49834.
Hardwood: A Historic Spot
Hardwood is another community, located about two miles east of Foster City on M-69. It's also near the east branch of the Sturgeon River. This area was a railway station, named by the Menominee Hardwood & Shingle Company in 1884. Hardwood had a post office for a few months in 1891. Today, it uses the same ZIP Code as Foster City, 49834.
Hylas: A Mythological Name
Hylas is a historic place about three miles east of Hardwood, also on M-69. It was another station on the Chicago and North Western Railway. The railroad named it after Hylas, a character from ancient Greek mythology.
Who Lives in Breen Township?
In 2000, there were 479 people living in Breen Township, making up 201 households and 144 families. By 2020, the population had slightly changed to 471 people.
