Leonidas Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Leonidas Township, Michigan
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 Leonidas Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Leonidas Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 sq mi (93.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,161 |
| • Density | 32.07/sq mi (12.377/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49066
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-47020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626606 |
Leonidas Township is a small community located in St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a type of local government area known as a civil township. According to the 2020 census, about 1,161 people live here.
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A Look Back in Time
Early Settlers and Mills
The first settlers arrived in Leonidas Township in 1831. They came from the state of New York. In 1832, two brothers named James and Robert Cowen built a mill. This mill was located along a stream called Nottawa Creek. The area around their mill became known as Cowen's Mills.
The Village of Leonidas
Later, in 1846, a plan was made for a village in the area. This planned village was named Leonidas.
Factoryville's Beginnings
Another important place in the township was Factoryville. It started around a sawmill built in 1839. This sawmill was also on Nottawa Creek. A few years later, in 1842, a factory that made woolen cloth was added to Factoryville. This community even had its own post office from 1888 until 1907.
Where is Leonidas Township?
Land and Water Area
Leonidas Township is in the United States. It covers a total area of about 36.2 square miles (93.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.7 square miles (92.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the township is made up of lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Leonidas Township?
Population Numbers
In 2000, there were 1,239 people living in Leonidas Township. This means there were about 34.7 people living in each square mile. There were also 432 homes or housing units in the township.
Households and Families
Out of the 407 households in 2000, many were families. About 37.1% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most households, 67.8%, were married couples living together. Some homes, 8.6%, had a female head of the house without a husband present. About 15.5% of all households were single people living alone.
Age Groups in the Township
The people in Leonidas Township are of different ages. About 31.9% of the population was under 18 years old. This shows it's a place with many young people and families. About 11.3% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in the township was 34 years.
