Marlette Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Marlette Township, Michigan
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 Marlette Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Marlette Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Sanilac |
| Township of Marlette | 1859 |
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| • Type | General Law Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52.5 sq mi (136.0 km2) |
| • Land | 52.5 sq mi (136.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,686 |
| • Density | 32.1/sq mi (12.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-51840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626695 |
Marlette Township is a community located in Sanilac County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,686 people lived here.
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History of Marlette Township
Marlette Township was first settled in the 1850s. Early settlers came from Ontario. They were looking for tall trees and good soil for farming. The name "Marlette" comes from a family of early settlers. They carved their last name, "Marlatt," onto a log cabin. Marlette Township was officially created in 1859. It was formed from parts of Sanilac Township and Buel Township.
Communities in Marlette Township
Marlette Township is home to a few different communities.
Germania
- Germania was started in 1873. It was founded by immigrants from the Saxony area of Germany. These new residents first came to work as miners. However, they ended up creating a farming community instead. Germania had its own post office from 1878 until 1911.
Marlette City
- Marlette is a city located inside the township. However, it runs its own government. It became a village in 1881 and then a city in 1984. The ZIP code for Marlette, 48453, also covers most of Marlette Township.
Snover
- Snover is another community in the township. It's an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own separate city government. Snover is located in the northeast part of the township. Its ZIP code is 48472.
Geography of Marlette Township
Marlette Township covers a total area of about 52.5 square miles (136.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the township.
Population and People
The number of people living in Marlette Township has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,051 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,763 | −14.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,686 | −4.4% | |
In 2000, there were 2,051 people living in the township. By 2020, the population was 1,686 people. Most of the people living in Marlette Township are White. A small percentage of the population belongs to other racial groups.
The township has many families living together. In 2000, about 39.3% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.93 people. The average family had about 3.22 people.
The population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 29.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 36 years.
