Paradise Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paradise Township, Michigan
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Kingsley Club
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"Looking Towards the Future"
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Location within Grand Traverse County (red) and the administered village of Kingsley (pink)
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 Paradise Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Paradise Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Grand Traverse |
| Organized | April 1870 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.0 sq mi (137.1 km2) |
| • Land | 52.9 sq mi (137.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,952 |
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5,035 |
| • Density | 93.6/sq mi (36.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-62320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626879 |
Paradise Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It's located in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 4,952 people lived here. The small village of Kingsley is also found within the township.
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History of Paradise Township
Paradise Township was officially started in April 1870. It was created from a part of another area called Traverse Township. This helped organize the land and people living there.
Communities in Paradise Township
Paradise Township is home to a few different communities. Each has its own unique story.
Kingsley Village
The village of Kingsley is the main community inside Paradise Township. Many people in the southern part of the township use the Kingsley ZIP code 49649 for their mail.
Mayfield
Mayfield is an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or village. It's located a few miles north of Kingsley.
Summit City
Summit City is another unincorporated community. It's found southeast of Kingsley. This place used to be a train station called "Summit" on the Traverse City Railroad. It even had its own post office for many years, from 1874 to 1955.
Westminster (A Ghost Town)
Westminster is a ghost town. A ghost town is a place that used to be a busy community but is now mostly empty. Westminster was once a train station and had a large lumber mill built in 1883. It's located south of Kingsley.
Geography of Paradise Township
Paradise Township covers a total area of about 53 square miles (137 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water. The Boardman River flows through the northern part of the township.
Paradise Township is the largest township in Grand Traverse County when you look at its land area. It shares a border with Wexford County to the south.
Major Highway
- M-113 is an important state highway. It runs through Paradise Township from east to west, making it easy to travel across the area.
People of Paradise Township
In 2020, the population of Paradise Township was 4,952 people. This was an increase from 4,713 people counted in 2010, showing that more people are choosing to live here. The township is a place where many families live.
