Hudson Township, Mackinac County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hudson Township, Michigan
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Community of Garnet along Hiawatha Trail
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Location within Mackinac County
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 Hudson Township, Mackinac County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hudson Township, Mackinac County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Mackinac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 69.42 sq mi (179.8 km2) |
| • Land | 68.77 sq mi (178.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.65 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 2.63/sq mi (1.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
49762 (Naubinway)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-097-39760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626500 |
Hudson Township is a small community located in Mackinac County, Michigan. It's a "civil township," which is a type of local government area. In 2020, only 193 people lived here, making it a very quiet place!
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Exploring Hudson Township
Hudson Township is in the western part of Mackinac County. It sits right on the northern shore of Lake Michigan, one of the Great Lakes.
Where is Hudson Township?
The township shares its borders with other townships. To the east, you'll find Hendricks Township. To the west is Garfield Township. Both of these are also in Mackinac County.
To the north, Hudson Township touches Pentland Township in Luce County. A small part of its northeast corner borders Hulbert Township in Chippewa County.
Land and Water
Hudson Township covers a total area of about 69.42 square miles (179.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 68.77 square miles (178.1 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.65 square miles (1.7 square kilometers), is water. This water makes up about 1% of the township's total area.
Getting Around Hudson Township
There are a couple of important roads that help people travel through Hudson Township.
Main Roads
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U.S. Route 2 is a major highway that runs east to west. It follows the beautiful Lake Michigan coastline along the southern edge of the township.U.S. Route 2 shield
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County Highway H-40 is also known as Hiawatha Trail. This road goes east to west right through the middle of the township.H-40 shield
Fun Things to Do
Hudson Township might be small, but it has some cool places to visit!
Local Attractions
- Garlyn Zoo is a popular spot located right along U.S. Route 2. It's a great place to see different animals.
- Garnet Lake State Forest Campground offers a chance to enjoy nature. You can camp and explore the forest here.
- Hog Island Point State Forest Campground is another lovely camping area. It's perfect for outdoor adventures.
Communities in Hudson Township
There are a couple of small, unincorporated communities within Hudson Township. An unincorporated community is a place where people live together but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village.
Garnet
Garnet is one of these communities. It started as a stop on a railway line back in 1891 and was first called Welch. A small settlement grew around a sawmill and a general store. The name was changed to Garnet in 1904. It used to have a post office, but that closed in 1972.
Rexton
Rexton is another unincorporated community in the township. It was once the main office for a lumber company. People say it was named after the king of England because Canadian bankers helped pay for the railroad to be built through here. Rexton also had a post office, which opened in 1901 but closed in 1961.
