Berlin Township, St. Clair County, Michigan facts for kids
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Berlin Township, Michigan
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Location within St. Clair County
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 Berlin Township, St. Clair County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Clair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.1 sq mi (96.2 km2) |
| • Land | 37.1 sq mi (96.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,115 |
| • Density | 83.96/sq mi (32.380/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48002
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-07760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625925 |
Berlin Township is a community located in St. Clair County, Michigan, in the United States. It is called a "civil township" and is a local government area. In 2020, about 3,115 people lived in Berlin Township.
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Geography of Berlin Township
Berlin Township covers an area of about 37.1 square miles (96.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People of Berlin Township
In 2000, there were 3,162 people living in Berlin Township. There were 1,050 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average household had about three people. Many households included children under 18.
Communities in Berlin Township
Berlin Township is home to several smaller communities, each with its own history.
Allenton
Allenton is a small community that is not officially incorporated as a town. It is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) south of exit 176 on Interstate 69. The ZIP code for Allenton, 48002, covers all of Berlin Township.
Allenton was started around 1844 by Kerkimer Smith. He was an innkeeper who ran a stagecoach line to Detroit. At first, it was called "Smith's Corners." It also had a train station named "Smith" on the Pere Marquette Railway. A post office opened here in 1883. In 1910, it was renamed Allenton. This new name honored Darius and Jesse Allen, who were important leaders in the community.
Berville
Berville is another community in Berlin Township. It is located about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) north of Armada. Berville is also part of the 48002 ZIP code area.
The name Berville comes from the first part of "Berlin Township." People started buying land here in 1835, and families began settling by 1840. Berville had its own post office from 1862 until 1962. Locally, people sometimes called it "Baker's Corners."
East Berlin
East Berlin was the name of a post office that operated in Berlin Township for a short time. It was open from 1851 to 1856.
Lesterville
Lesterville was a historic place in the township. It was located where Belle River/Beardsley Road and Sperry Road meet. It began as a mill settlement around 1866 and was first known as "Lester's Mills." Because it was on the Belle River, it was also called "Belle River." A post office with that name opened in 1867. The spelling changed to "Belleriver" in 1895, and the post office closed in 1904.
