Sandstone Charter Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Sandstone Township, Michigan
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Charter township
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| Sandstone Charter Township | |
Location within Jackson County (red) and administered portions of Parma village (pink)
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 Sandstone Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Established | 1837 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.18 sq mi (93.7 km2) |
| • Land | 36.00 sq mi (93.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,927 |
| • Density | 108.541/sq mi (41.908/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-71500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627041 |
Sandstone Charter Township is a special kind of local government area called a charter township. It is located in Jackson County, in the state of Michigan. In 2020, about 3,927 people lived there.
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Communities in Sandstone Township
Sandstone Township is home to a few smaller communities. These are places where people live and work within the township.
Parma Village Sections
- Parma is a village that has parts both inside Sandstone Township and in the neighboring Parma Township.
Sandstone Unincorporated Area
- Sandstone is a small community that doesn't have its own separate local government. It is found in the southeastern part of the township.
History of Sandstone Township
Sandstone Township has a long history, starting almost 200 years ago.
Early Beginnings
Sandstone Township was first created in 1837. It was originally part of another area called Spring Arbor Township. The state government decided to make it its own township.
Becoming a Charter Township
In 2000, Sandstone became a "charter township." This happened because the area grew a lot with new businesses and factories. Becoming a charter township gave the local government more power to manage this growth and provide better services to its residents.
One important business that came to Sandstone was Michigan Automotive Compressors, Inc. (MACI). This company makes parts for cars and trucks. It provides many jobs for people living in the community.
Sandstone Station
Sandstone Station was once a stop for trains. It was on a railroad line that is now used by Norfolk Southern Railway and Amtrak. This line runs between the cities of Jackson and Albion. The old station building is still there, at the corner of Sandstone Road and Michigan Avenue.
Geography of Sandstone Township
Sandstone Township is located in the western part of Jackson County. It covers a total area of about 36.18 square miles. Most of this area, about 36.00 square miles, is land. A small part, about 0.18 square miles, is water.
Major Roads and Waterways
Interstate 94, a major highway, goes through the southern part of the township. You can get on or off I-94 at Exits 130 and 133. If you drive east on I-94, you will reach Jackson, which is the main city of the county, in about 7 miles. If you drive west, you will get to Battle Creek in about 33 miles.
A stream called Sandstone Creek flows through the township. It eventually flows north into the larger Grand River.
People of Sandstone Township
In 2000, there were 3,801 people living in Sandstone Township. The average family size was about three people.
Age and Population
The people living in the township were of all ages. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 38 years.
Education in Sandstone Township
Children in Sandstone Township attend schools in three different school districts.
School Districts Serving the Township
- Western School District
- Northwest School District
- Springport School District
