Marion Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan facts for kids
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Marion Township, Michigan
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Marion Township Hall
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Location within Charlevoix County
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 Marion Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Marion Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Charlevoix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.52 sq mi (68.69 km2) |
| • Land | 25.57 sq mi (66.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,657 |
| • Density | 62.481/sq mi (24.123/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49720 (Charlevoix)
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-51620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626688 |
Marion Township is a community in Charlevoix County, Michigan. It's like a local government area, similar to a town or village. In 2020, about 1,657 people lived here.
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Exploring Local Communities
Marion Township is home to several smaller communities. These areas are called "unincorporated" because they don't have their own separate local government.
Discovering Barnard
Barnard is a small community within Marion Township. It started way back in 1866. At first, about 50 people lived there. The community grew around a sawmill run by Barnard Burns. He also became the first postmaster when a post office opened in 1866. This post office closed in 1881.
The Story of Cherrie
Cherrie was once a small settlement in the township. It grew around a train station in 1892. Cherrie appeared on a map of Charlevoix County in 1911.
Learning About Phelps
Phelps is another unincorporated community in the township. It began with a sawmill and was first known as Ballou's Siding. A post office named Phelps opened in 1900, but it is no longer in use today.
Geography and Natural Features
Marion Township covers about 26.52 square miles (68.69 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 25.57 square miles (66.23 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.95 square miles (2.46 square kilometers), is water.
The township has a small coastline along the northeastern part of Lake Charlevoix.
Major Roads and Highways
Several important roads pass through Marion Township:
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U.S. Route 31 briefly enters the northwestern corner of the township.U.S. Route 31 shield
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M-66 runs through the northeastern part of the township, close to Lake Charlevoix.Michigan Highway 66 shield
- County Designated Highway C-65, also known as Marion Center Road, runs from south to north through the middle of the township.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 1,492 people living in Marion Township. Most of the people were White (95.44%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 2.68% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (39.1%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.76 people. The median age in the township was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older.
Education for Students
Most students in Marion Township attend Charlevoix Public Schools. These schools are located north of the township in the city of Charlevoix. A very small part of the southern township is served by Ellsworth Community School. This school is in the village of Ellsworth, which is south of the township.
