Fremont Township, Saginaw County, Michigan facts for kids
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Fremont Township, Michigan
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Location within Saginaw County
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 Fremont Township, Saginaw County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Fremont Township, Saginaw County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Saginaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.8 sq mi (95.2 km2) |
| • Land | 36.8 sq mi (95.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,998 |
| • Density | 54.29/sq mi (20.987/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-30720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626318 |
Fremont Township is a small community located in Saginaw County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 1,998 people lived here.
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What is Fremont Township Like?
Fremont Township covers an area of about 36.8 square miles (95.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. The township is governed by local leaders, including a Supervisor and a Clerk.
Small Communities Within the Township
Fremont Township is home to a couple of smaller, unofficial communities:
- Nelson is a small area located where Nelson and Hemlock Roads meet. It used to have its own post office from 1883 to 1912.
- Roosevelt is another small area found at Lakefield and Fordney Roads. This community also had a post office for a short time, from 1901 to 1902.
Who Lives in Fremont Township?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 2,099 people living in Fremont Township. Most of the people living here were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
Many families lived in the township. About 37% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were made up of married couples.
The average age of people in the township was 39 years old. About 26.5% of the population was under 18.
A Look at History: The Fowler Schoolhouse
Fremont Township has a cool piece of history: the Fowler Schoolhouse. This building was constructed in 1882. It was the very first school building made of wood for School District No. 1.
The school closed its doors in 1943. Later, it was moved from its original spot to a rural area on Murphy Farm. This farm is part of the Hartley Outdoor Education Center, which is a public education resource. The plan is to restore the old schoolhouse so it can be preserved and perhaps used for educational purposes again.
