Logan Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan facts for kids
There is also Logan Township, Mason County, Michigan.
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Logan Township, Michigan
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Logan Township Hall
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Location within Ogemaw County
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 Logan Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Logan Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.99 sq mi (93.21 km2) |
| • Land | 35.23 sq mi (91.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 596 |
| • Density | 16.560/sq mi (6.394/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-49160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626638 |
Logan Township is a small community located in Ogemaw County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. According to the 2020 census, about 596 people lived here.
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Historic Communities of Logan Township
Logan Township was once home to two important settlements that played a role in the area's history. These were mainly lumber settlements, meaning they were places where people worked with wood from forests.
Corrigan: A Lumber Settlement
- Corrigan was a lumber settlement within Logan Township.
- It had its own post office for a few years, from August 18, 1891, until August 14, 1897.
Nester: Another Lumber Hub
- Nester was another lumber settlement in the township.
- It also had a post office that was open from September 6, 1901, until June 30, 1911.
Geography and Natural Features
Logan Township is located in Michigan and has a mix of land and water. Understanding its geography helps us learn about the area.
Land and Water Area
- The total area of the township is about 35.99 square miles (93.21 square kilometers).
- Most of this area, about 35.23 square miles (91.25 square kilometers), is land.
- The remaining part, about 0.76 square miles (1.97 square kilometers), is water. This means about 2.11% of the township's total area is covered by water.
Population and People
The people who live in Logan Township make up its community. Here's a look at some facts about the population.
Population Count
- In the year 2000, there were 581 people living in Logan Township.
- The population density was about 16.5 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space.
Households and Families
- There were 239 households in the township in 2000. A household means all the people living together in one home.
- Out of these, 173 were families.
- About 23.8% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Many households (64.4%) were married couples living together.
Age Groups in the Township
- The population was spread out across different age groups.
- About 20.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 22.4% were 65 years old or older.
- The median age in the township was 44 years. This means half the people were younger than 44 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Logan (condado de Ogemaw) para niños
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