Sherman Township, Iosco County, Michigan facts for kids
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Sherman Township, Michigan
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Location within Iosco County
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 Sherman Township, Iosco County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Sherman Township, Iosco County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iosco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 431 |
| • Density | 12.006/sq mi (4.634/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| FIPS code | 26-73180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627072 |
Sherman Township is a small local government area in Iosco County, Michigan. It is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 431 people lived here. The population was 448 in 2010.
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Exploring Sherman Township
Sherman Township is a quiet place with a few nearby communities. These communities help serve the people living in the township.
Communities Near Sherman Township
- National City is a community within the township. It is not officially a city or town. It started as a train stop called "Emery Junction" in 1884. A post office opened there in 1904. In 1925, a company called National Gypsum Company opened a quarry nearby. The post office name changed to National City in 1926. The National City post office (ZIP code 48748) serves parts of Sherman Township and other nearby areas.
- Tawas City is a city to the northeast of Sherman Township. Its post office (ZIP code 48763) also delivers mail to some parts of northeastern Sherman Township.
- Turner is a community located south of Sherman Township in Arenac County. The Turner post office (ZIP code 48765) serves parts of southern Sherman Township.
- Whittemore is a village to the west. The Whittemore post office (ZIP code 48770) also delivers mail to some areas within Sherman Township.
Sherman Township's Geography
Sherman Township covers a total area of 35.9 square miles (which is about 93.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the township.
People of Sherman Township
In 2000, there were 493 people living in Sherman Township. This means there were about 13.7 people per square mile. There were 200 households, which are groups of people living together.
Age and Families
About 23.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 19.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 42 years old. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Sherman (condado de Iosco) para niños
