Moscow Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moscow Township, Michigan
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Moscow Township Hall
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Location within Hillsdale County
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 Moscow Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Moscow Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Established | 1835 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.43 sq mi (91.76 km2) |
| • Land | 35.15 sq mi (91.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,467 |
| • Density | 41.8/sq mi (16.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-55640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626769 |
Moscow Township is a small community located in Hillsdale County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a "civil township," which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 1,467 people lived here.
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Communities in Moscow Township
The main community within Moscow Township is also called Moscow. It's an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own separate local government.
History of Moscow Community
The Moscow community was first settled in the early 1830s. Peter Benson arrived in 1831, and Judge Lyman Blackmar followed in 1832. A post office opened in 1834. The name "Moscow" was chosen by Alonzo Kies, who came from another community named Moscow in Cayuga County, New York. Today, the Moscow community uses a special ZIP code (49257) just for post office box services. There isn't a physical post office building there anymore.
Geography of Moscow Township
Moscow Township covers an area of about 35.43 square miles (91.76 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Rivers and Waterways
An important river, the south branch of the Kalamazoo River, actually starts in the southern part of Moscow Township. This means the water for this river begins its journey right here!
Main Roads
- U.S. Route 12, also known as E. Chicago Road, is a major highway that runs through the middle of the township from east to west.
People of Moscow Township
In 2000, there were 1,445 people living in Moscow Township. The township had 522 households, and most of them (410) were families.
Population Details
The population was spread out in terms of age:
- About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 28.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 11.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the township was 37 years.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Moscow Township was about $44,740. For families, the average income was around $49,464.
Education in Moscow Township
Students in Moscow Township attend schools from three different public school districts:
- The southeast part of the township is served by North Adams-Jerome Schools.
- The northern and western parts are served by Jonesville Community Schools.
- A very small section on the northern edge of the township is served by Hanover-Horton Schools, which are located in Jackson County.
Images for kids
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Unincorporated community of Moscow
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Michigan and Ohio Railroad Depot
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