Paris Township, Michigan facts for kids
Paris Township is a civil township located in Huron County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's like a local government area that helps manage things for the people living there. In 2020, about 491 people called Paris Township home.
Quick facts for kids
Paris Township, Michigan
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Location within Huron County
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 Paris Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Paris Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Huron |
| Established | 1839 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 491 |
| • Density | 13.60/sq mi (5.246/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48413, 48456, 48470, 48475
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-62360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626881 |
Contents
A Look Back: Paris Township's History
Paris Township was officially created in 1839. This means it has been a recognized community for a long time!
Exploring Paris Township's Communities
Paris Township is home to several smaller communities. These are often called "unincorporated communities" because they don't have their own separate local government.
Cracow: A Polish Beginning
- Cracow is a small community found at Priemer and Polk roads.
- It was started in 1862 by settlers from Poland.
- They named it after the famous Polish city of Kraków.
- A post office opened here in 1869, with Frank Buchkowski as the first postmaster.
- The post office served the community until it closed in 1987.
Crosby: From Bowen Station
- Crosby is another small community within the township.
- It used to have a post office that opened in 1870.
- When the post office first started, the community was known as Bowen Station.
Parisville: An Old Polish Settlement
- Parisville is an unincorporated community formed in 1856.
- It is one of the oldest settlements in the United States started by Polish American people.
- Parisville, and the township it's in, are named after Paris, Ontario. Many of the Polish settlers lived there before moving to Michigan.
Pawlowski: A Small Community
- Pawlowski is a small community located at Priemer and Parisville roads in the township.
Where is Paris Township? (Geography)
Paris Township covers a total area of about 36.1 square miles (93.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the township's borders.
Who Lives Here? (Population Facts)
Let's look at some interesting facts about the people who live in Paris Township.
How Many People?
- In 2000, there were 557 people living in the township.
- The population density was about 15.4 people for every square mile.
- There were 230 homes or housing units in the area.
Families and Households
- Out of 204 households in 2000, about 35% had children under 18 living there.
- Most households (nearly 60%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2.73 people.
- The average family had about 3.45 people.
Age Groups in Paris Township
- The population in the township is spread across different age groups.
- About 33% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 15% of the population was 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the township was 36 years.
