Scio Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scio Township, Michigan
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Township Hall on N. Zeeb Road
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Location within Washtenaw County
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 Scio Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Scio Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Washtenaw |
| Established | 1832 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.21 sq mi (88.60 km2) |
| • Land | 33.73 sq mi (87.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,552 |
| • Density | 513.07/sq mi (198.104/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 734 |
| FIPS code | 26-71940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627050 |
Scio Township is a community located in Washtenaw County, in the state of Michigan. It's called a civil township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 17,552 people lived here.
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Communities in Scio Township
Scio Township is home to a few smaller communities. These are often called "unincorporated communities" because they don't have their own separate local government like a city or village.
Delhi Mills
Delhi Mills is an unincorporated community located along the Huron River. It was first planned out in 1836 and was originally called Michigan Village. Later, it became known as Delhi. In 1842, Norman Goodale bought land here and started the Delhi Mills company. Today, this area is part of Delhi Metropark.
Scio
The community of Scio is in the northern part of the township. It started in 1835 when Samuel Foster built a mill. The community was named after Scio Township itself. It had a post office that opened in 1835.
Weinsburg
Weinsburg was a settlement started by German Lutheran farmers in 1890. It also had its own post office for a while, from 1890 to 1901.
History of Scio Township
Scio Township was established in 1832. Samuel W. Foster bought land for a mill in 1835, which helped the community of Scio grow. The name "Scio" has an interesting story, but early records were lost in a fire.
Many people believe the name "Scio" comes from the Greek island of Chios. This was around the time the United States started to have friendly relations with the new country of Greece. Greece had just won its independence in the Greek War of Independence (1821–1830).
Some people also thought "Scio" might come from the Latin phrase "I know." However, the connection to the Greek island is the most likely reason.
Geography and Nature
Scio Township covers about 34.21 square miles (88.60 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The township is a great place for outdoor activities. It has two large parks along the Huron River: Dexter–Huron Metropark and Delhi Metropark. You can also find the Border-to-Border Trail running through the township, which is perfect for biking or walking.
Main Roads
- I-94 goes through the middle of the township, running east to west.
- M-14 briefly enters the township and connects to I-94.
People of Scio Township
In 2000, there were about 15,759 people living in Scio Township. The population has grown since then, reaching 17,552 people in 2020. Many families live in the township, and the community has a mix of different age groups, including many young people and adults.
Education
Students in Scio Township attend schools in two different public school districts. The eastern part of the township is served by Ann Arbor Public Schools. The western part of the township is served by the Dexter Community School District.
Images for kids
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Delhi Bridge within Delhi Metropark -
Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church -
Huron River flowing through the township
