Inland Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Inland Township, Michigan
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Location within Benzie County
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 Inland Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Inland Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie |
| Established | 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,386 |
| • Density | 58/sq mi (22.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49643, 49683, 49617
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-40700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626517 |
Inland Township is a local government area in Benzie County, Michigan, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,386 people lived here. It is located in the eastern part of Benzie County and shares a border with Grand Traverse County. The Platte River flows through the northern part of the township.
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History of Inland Township
Inland Township has an interesting past. It was first set up in April 1867. At that time, it was called "North Climax Township." This happened when Benzie County was still connected to Grand Traverse County for how it was managed.
Its name was officially changed to "Inland" in 1869. This new name has stayed with the township ever since.
Communities in Inland Township
Several smaller communities are part of or near Inland Township. These places help make up the local area.
Bendon Community
Bendon is a small community in the eastern part of the township. It is located where Cinder and Bendon roads meet. This area grew around a sawmill, which is a place where wood is cut.
Bendon was first called "Kentville." This name came from Albert Kent, a farmer who became the first postmaster there in 1888. A post office is where mail is handled. Bendon also had a train station on a railway that is no longer used. The post office changed its name to Bendon in 1892 and closed in 1954.
Inland Corners Community
Inland Corners is another small area in the eastern part of the township. It is found where Honor Highway (US 31) meets Lake Ann Road and Bendon Road. This place also had a post office called Inland. It was open from 1866 until 1903.
Platte River Community
Platte River is a community located in the western part of the township. It is named after the Platte River that flows nearby.
Nearby Villages and ZIP Codes
Several nearby villages also serve parts of Inland Township with their services, like mail delivery.
- The village of Beulah is to the west. Its ZIP code (49617) covers some of western Inland Township.
- Interlochen is to the east in Grand Traverse County. Its ZIP code (49643) covers most of Inland Township.
- Lake Ann is to the north. Its ZIP code (49650) serves a small area in northern Inland Township.
- Thompsonville is to the south. Its ZIP code (49683) covers parts of southern Inland Township.
Geography of Inland Township
Inland Township covers a total area of about 93.7 square kilometers (about 36.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 92.6 square kilometers (35.8 square miles). The rest, about 1.1 square kilometers (0.4 square miles), is water. This means about 1.13% of the township is covered by water.
Major Highway in the Township
The main road that goes through Inland Township is US 31. Even though it is signed as going north and south, it serves as the primary east-west road for the township.
Population and People
In 2000, there were 1,587 people living in Inland Township. There were 620 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The population density was about 44.3 people per square mile.
The people living in the township were spread out in terms of age. About 26.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the township was 35 years old.
