Scipio Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scipio Township, Michigan
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Former township hall in Mosherville
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Location within Hillsdale County
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 Scipio Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Scipio Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Established | 1836 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.45 sq mi (76.28 km2) |
| • Land | 29.21 sq mi (75.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,902 |
| • Density | 65.1/sq mi (25.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-71980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627052 |
Scipio Township (pronounced sip-EE-oh) is a local government area in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It's like a small community with its own local leaders. In 2020, about 1,902 people lived here. The township was officially started in 1836.
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Communities in Scipio Township
Scipio Township is home to a few interesting places.
Mosherville: A Local Hub
Mosherville is a small community located right within Scipio Township. It's an "unincorporated area," which means it doesn't have its own separate city government. Instead, it's part of the township's government.
East Mosherville: A Place from the Past
East Mosherville was once a settlement in the township, located just east of Mosherville. It used to have a train station along a railway line. Even though the community no longer exists today, you can still see it on old maps from 1872 and 1916.
Geography of Scipio Township
Scipio Township is a pretty place with both land and water.
Land and Water Areas
The township covers a total area of about 29.45 square miles (76.28 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 29.21 square miles (75.65 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers), is water. This means a very small part of the township is covered by lakes or rivers.
Main Roads in the Township
Two important highways pass through parts of Scipio Township:
- US-12 (E. Chicago Road) briefly enters the southeast corner of the township.
- MI-99 (Homer Road) briefly enters the southwest corner of the township.
People of Scipio Township
Let's learn about the people who live in Scipio Township.
Population and Homes
In the year 2000, there were 1,822 people living in the township. These people lived in 619 households, and 487 of these were families. A household is a group of people living together, and a family is a group related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Age Groups
The population in the township includes people of all ages:
- About 30.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 34 years.
Education in Scipio Township
Students in Scipio Township attend schools in two different public school districts.
Local School Districts
- Most of the township is served by Jonesville Community Schools, located in the nearby town of Jonesville.
- A smaller part of the northwest corner of the township is served by Litchfield Community Schools, which is located in Litchfield.
