Newton Township, Mackinac County, Michigan facts for kids
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Newton Township, Michigan
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Newton Township Office and Fire Department
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Location within Mackinac County
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 Newton Township, Mackinac County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Newton Township, Mackinac County, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mackinac |
| Established | 1878 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 154.91 sq mi (401.22 km2) |
| • Land | 148.60 sq mi (384.87 km2) |
| • Water | 6.31 sq mi (16.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 430 |
| • Density | 2.87/sq mi (1.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-097-57640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626805 |
Newton Township is a small community located in Mackinac County, Michigan. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 430 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Newton Township's History
Newton Township has an interesting past! People first settled in this area around 1765. They worked at the St. Helena Island fisheries, which were run by the Newton Brothers company. Much later, in 1878, the township was officially created. It was named after a person called Nelson Newton.
Exploring the Geography of Newton Township
Newton Township is located in the western part of Mackinac County. It sits right on the northern shore of Lake Michigan.
Where is Newton Township Located?
To the north, Newton Township shares a border with Portage Township. To the east, it borders Garfield Township. Both of these are also in Mackinac County. To the west, it borders Mueller Township in Schoolcraft County.
St. Ignace, which is the main city for Mackinac County, is about 50 miles (80 km) to the east. You can get there by taking US Highway 2. Manistique is about 30 miles (48 km) to the west.
How Big is Newton Township?
Newton Township covers a total area of about 154.91 square miles (401.22 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 148.60 square miles (384.87 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 6.31 square miles (16.34 square kilometers), is water.
Milakokia Lake: A Local Gem
On the western side of the township, you'll find Milakokia Lake. This beautiful lake covers about 1,956 acres (792 hectares). It's a great spot for enjoying nature!
Small Communities in Newton Township
Newton Township is home to a few smaller communities, some of which are no longer active.
- Bryan was started in 1905. It was a stop for the Escanaba Lumber Company railroad. A village was planned next to the stop. It had a post office from 1906 to 1920. By 1920, the lumber work ended, and the place was empty within ten years.
- Corinne was another place where lumbering happened. It was also a station on the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad. It had a post office named "Viola" from 1889 until 1942.
- Gould City is a small community that isn't officially a town. It's located just south of US 2. Samuel Stites, a grocer and lumberman, started it in 1886. He named it after another lumberman. Gould City was also a station on the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad. A post office opened there in September 1888. The Gould City 49838 ZIP Code serves most of Newton Township.
- Simmons was a settlement built around a mill run by the Simmons Lumber Company. It had a post office from May 20, 1903, to February 15, 1911. There is another place called Simmons in Marquette Township, so don't get them mixed up!
People and Population in Newton Township
As of 2020, the population of Newton Township was 430 people. The average income for a household (a group of people living together) was $30,313.
Getting Around: Transportation in Newton Township
Indian Trails offers daily bus service through Gould City. These buses connect St. Ignace and Ironwood, Michigan.
