Jefferson Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan facts for kids
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Jefferson Township, Michigan
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Jefferson Township Hall in Osseo
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Location within Hillsdale County
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 Jefferson Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Jefferson Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Established | 1837 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.10 sq mi (93.50 km2) |
| • Land | 35.49 sq mi (91.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,063 |
| • Density | 86.3/sq mi (33.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-41620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626540 |
Jefferson Township is a community located in Hillsdale County, in the state of Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 3,063 people lived here.
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History of Jefferson Township
Jefferson Township was first created in 1837 by the state government. It was originally called Florida Township. Later, in 1849, its name was changed to Jefferson Township.
Communities in Jefferson Township
Jefferson Township is home to several smaller communities. Here are some of them:
- Florida was an early settlement in the township. It even had a post office from 1839 until 1861.
- Fountain Park is a small, unofficial community within the township.
- Osseo is another unofficial community. It's located along M-34, a state highway.
- Pittsford is an unofficial community that sits right on the edge of Jefferson Township and Pittsford Township.
- Shadyside is also an unofficial community found within the township.
Geography and Nature
Jefferson Township covers a total area of about 36.10 square miles (93.50 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.49 square miles (91.92 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.61 square miles (1.58 square kilometers), is water.
Natural Areas
A large part of the Lost Nation State Game Area is located in Jefferson Township. This protected area is about 2,471 acres (10 square kilometers) in size. It's a great place for nature and wildlife. People sometimes call it the Pittsford State Game Area.
Main Roads in the Township
Two important state highways pass through Jefferson Township:
- M-34 enters the township from the east. It ends where it meets M-99.
- M-99 comes into the township from the northwest and turns south where it connects with M-34.
Population and People
In 2000, there were 3,141 people living in Jefferson Township. These people lived in 1,210 households, and 895 of those were families.
Who Lives Here?
The population of the township was spread out by age:
- About 25.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 9.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 37 years.
Education in the Township
Students in Jefferson Township attend schools from three different public school districts:
- Most of the township is served by Pittsford Area Schools.
- The northwest part of the township is served by Hillsdale Community Schools.
- A very small part of the southwest corner is served by Camden-Frontier Schools.
Notable People from Jefferson Township
Some people who have been important in the area include:
- Charles D. Luce, who was a state representative and also a supervisor for Jefferson Township.
- Silas A. Wade, who was also a state representative and supervisor for Jefferson Township.
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