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Ransom Township, Michigan
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Location within Hillsdale County
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 Ransom Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Ransom Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Established | 1848 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.18 sq mi (78.17 km2) |
| • Land | 30.08 sq mi (77.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
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| • Total | 1,012 |
| • Density | 33.6/sq mi (13.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-67120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626952 |
Ransom Township is a small area of land in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It's like a local government area. In 2020, about 1,012 people lived here.
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Exploring Ransom Township's Communities
Ransom Township is home to a few smaller communities. These are places where people live but aren't officially separate towns.
Betzer: A Historic Spot
- Betzer is a community in the eastern part of the township. It's right on the edge of Wright Township.
- This community was named after Daniel Colbetzer. He was the first postmaster when a post office opened here in 1886.
- The post office helped people send and receive mail until 1901.
Ransom: The Township's Namesake
- Ransom is another community located within the township.
- It was first settled way back in 1840. At that time, the area was called Rowland Township.
- A post office named North Rowland opened here in 1848.
- Soon after, the area was reorganized and named Ransom Township. It was named after Epaphroditus Ransom, who was the governor of Michigan at the time.
- The post office was briefly renamed Bird but then changed back to Ransom in 1850. It closed in 1936.
Geography and Landmarks of Ransom Township
Ransom Township covers about 30.18 square miles (78.17 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Historic Sites to See
- Trunk Line Bridge No. 237 is a special bridge. It's an arch bridge built in 1918.
- This bridge is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It carries Burt Road over Silver Creek.
Main Roads in the Township
- M-99 is a major road that goes through the middle of Ransom Township. It runs from south to north.
Who Lives in Ransom Township?
In 2000, there were 982 people living in Ransom Township. These people lived in 324 households. Many of these households were families.
- About 40% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Most households were married couples living together.
- The average household had almost 3 people.
- The population included people of different ages. About 31.6% were under 18, and 10.2% were 65 or older.
- The average age of people in the township was 35 years old.
Learning in Ransom Township: Schools
Students in Ransom Township attend schools in three different public school districts.
- If you live in the western part of the township, you might go to Camden-Frontier Schools.
- Students in the northeast part of the township attend Pittsford Area Schools.
- A small area in the southeast corner is served by Waldron Area Schools.
Famous People from Ransom Township
- Jason E. Hammond was an educator and politician. He was born right here in Ransom Township.
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