Chassell Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Chassell Township, Michigan
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Community of Chassell along U.S. Route 41
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Location within Houghton County
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 Chassell Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Chassell Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Houghton |
| Established | 1888 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.9 sq mi (134.5 km2) |
| • Land | 48.7 sq mi (126.2 km2) |
| • Water | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,878 |
| • Density | 36.18/sq mi (13.963/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49916 (Chassell)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-14920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626065 |
Chassell Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It's located in Houghton County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 1,878 people lived there.
This township was officially started on April 14, 1888. It got its name from John Chassell. He was a well-known businessman and farmer. The main community of Chassell was built on his land.
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Places to Explore in Chassell Township
Chassell Township is home to several smaller communities. These are often called "unincorporated communities." This means they don't have their own separate local government. Instead, they are part of the township's government.
The Community of Chassell
The main community is also called Chassell. You can find it at the southwest end of Portage Lake. It sits right on Pike Bay, a part of the lake.
Other Small Communities
- Klingville is another small community within the township.
- Portage Entry is located on the west side of the Portage River. It's roughly across the water from Jacobsville. A post office was open here for a short time in the 1850s.
- Singing Sands is also an unincorporated community in the township.
Chassell Township's Location and Size
Chassell Township covers a total area of about 51.9 square miles (134.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 48.7 square miles (126.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 6.14% of the township's total area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Chassell Township?
In 2000, there were 1,822 people living in Chassell Township. Most of the people living here are White. A smaller number are Native American or from other backgrounds.
Ancestry and Heritage
Many families in Chassell Township have roots from different countries. The largest group of people have Finnish heritage. Other common backgrounds include German, English, French, and Irish.
- Finnish: 46.3%
- German: 12.8%
- English: 7.2%
- French: 7.0%
- Irish: 5.0%
- Swedish: 4.3%
- French Canadian: 2.5%
- American: 2.2%
Families and Age Groups
In 2000, there were 728 households in the township. A household is a group of people living together. Most households (59.5%) were married couples living together. About 28.0% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Chassell Township was 40 years old.
- About 26.0% of the people were under 18.
- About 16.8% were 65 years or older.
Education in Chassell Township
The community of Chassell has a long history of education. The original high school building was built in 1912. An elementary school was added in 1917. These old school buildings are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
In 1992, a new school was built. It's called the Chassell Township School. This school serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. It's a public school that provides education for all the children in the township.
