La Salle Township, Michigan facts for kids
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La Salle Township, Michigan
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La Salle Township Hall
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Location within Monroe County and the state of Michigan
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 La Salle Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
La Salle Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe |
| Established | 1836 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.86 sq mi (69.57 km2) |
| • Land | 26.57 sq mi (68.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,639 |
| • Density | 174.6/sq mi (67.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 734 |
| FIPS code | 26-115-46260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626593 |
La Salle Township is a community located in Monroe County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a "civil township." In 2020, about 4,639 people lived here. The township was officially established in 1836.
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Communities in La Salle Township
La Salle Township is home to several smaller communities. Some of these are still active, while others are historical places.
Grand View
- Grand View is a small community right on the shores of Lake Erie. It's an "unincorporated area," meaning it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or village.
La Salle Community
- La Salle is the main community in the township. It's located in the northern part, where South Dixie Highway (M-125) meets LaPlaisance Road. This area was first settled way back in 1831. It has had a post office since 1834, which is still open today. Most of the township uses the La Salle 48145 ZIP Code.
Morocco: A Former Community
- Morocco was a community in the southwestern part of the township. It had a rural post office from 1884 to 1906. You can still see Morocco marked on old maps of Monroe County, like one from 1911.
North Shores
- North Shores is another unincorporated community located along Lake Erie, just south of Grand View.
Toledo Beach: From Amusement Park to Marina
- Toledo Beach was once a popular summer resort right on Lake Erie. It even had its own train station! In 1907, a big amusement park was built here, covering about 400 acres. People could ride a trolley from Toledo, Ohio, to get to the park. The amusement park had many fun attractions, including a dance hall and train rides. However, the trolley line closed in 1927, and the park faced financial problems. It closed down and was replaced by the Toledo Beach Marina in 1962.
Winchester: A Historic Settlement
- Winchester was a settlement located where Otter Creek meets Lake Erie. It might have been named after General James Winchester, who helped protect the area during the War of 1812. This historic community and its post office appear on an 1876 map of La Salle Township.
Geography of La Salle Township
La Salle Township is in the eastern part of Monroe County. It's about 5 miles southwest of Monroe, which is the main city and "county seat" (where the county government is located). The eastern side of the township borders the beautiful Lake Erie.
The township covers about 26.86 square miles. Most of this area (26.57 square miles) is land, and a small part (0.29 square miles) is water. Several creeks flow through the township and empty into Lake Erie. These include Otter Creek (which goes through the community of La Salle), Sulphur Creek, and Muddy Creek. Woodchuck Creek forms the northeast border.
Major Roads and Highways
Several important roads pass through La Salle Township, making it easy to travel around.
I-75 is a major highway that runs through the eastern part of the township. It has an exit at South Otter Creek Road.
US 24 (Telegraph Road) goes north and south right through the middle of the township.- M-125 (S. Dixie Highway) runs alongside US 24.
US 25 was an older U.S. highway that used to run through here from 1926 to 1973. Now, M-125 follows its path.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,100 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,327 | 20.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,392 | 4.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,506 | 8.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,315 | −12.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,320 | 0.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,293 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,269 | −1.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,627 | 28.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,718 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,450 | 42.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,672 | 49.9% | |
| 1970 | 4,151 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,011 | 20.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,985 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,001 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,894 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,639 | −5.2% | |
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According to the 2020 census, La Salle Township had a population of 4,639 people. The population density was about 174.6 people per square mile. In 2000, there were 5,001 people living in the township. About 35.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.83 people.
Education
Students in La Salle Township attend schools in three different public school districts.
- The northern part of the township is served by Monroe Public Schools.
- The southern part is served by Mason Consolidated Schools.
- Small areas along the western border are part of Ida Public Schools.
Images for kids
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Community of La Salle along M-125
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La Salle Township Fire Department
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U.S. Post Office in La Salle
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