Mottville Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Mottville Township, Michigan
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 Mottville Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Mottville Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.0 sq mi (51.7 km2) |
| • Land | 19.6 sq mi (50.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
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| • Total | 1,444 |
| • Density | 72.20/sq mi (27.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-55780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626770 |
Mottville Township is a community located in St. Joseph County, which is in the state of Michigan. It is a type of local government area, like a small district. In 2020, about 1,444 people lived here. Important roads like US 12 and M-103 pass through Mottville. M-103 even connects the township to the state of Indiana.
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Mottville Township's Location and Size
Mottville Township covers an area of about 20 square miles (51.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 19.6 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles, is water.
Who Lives in Mottville Township?
In 2000, there were 1,499 people living in Mottville Township. These people lived in 570 households, and 421 of these were families. The population density was about 76.6 people per square mile.
Age Groups in Mottville
The people in Mottville Township are spread across different age groups.
- About 25.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 29.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- Around 10.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 102.8 males.
Famous People from Mottville
Mottville Township has been home to a few notable individuals.
- Harvey Freeman (1897–1968) was a baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1921.
- Shavehead (died 1821) was a leader of the Potawatomi Native American tribe in the 19th century.
Fun Places to Visit
There are a couple of interesting spots in Mottville Township.
- Mottville Speedway is a race track where you can watch exciting car races. It's a 1/4-mile asphalt oval track.
- US 12–St. Joseph River Bridge is a historic bridge that crosses the St. Joseph River. It's a 270-foot-long bridge made of reinforced concrete. It has three 90-foot-long sections.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Mottville para niños
