Sherman Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sherman Township, Michigan
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Sherman Township Hall
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Location in Keweenaw County
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 Sherman Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Sherman Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Keweenaw |
| Established | 1861 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 69.24 sq mi (179.33 km2) |
| • Land | 65.16 sq mi (168.76 km2) |
| • Water | 4.08 sq mi (10.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 91 |
| • Density | 1.17/sq mi (0.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-73220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627074 |
Sherman Township is a small area in Keweenaw County, Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, only 91 people lived here.
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Where is Sherman Township?
Sherman Township is located in the U.S. state of Michigan. It covers about 69 square miles (179 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 4 square miles (10.5 square kilometers) is water.
Small Communities in the Township
Sherman Township is home to a few smaller, unincorporated communities. These are places where people live, but they don't have their own separate local government like a city or village.
- Gay is a community right by Lake Superior. It's located near where the Tobacco River flows into the big lake.
- Hebards is a community on the western side of the township. It started as a railway station in 1903. It was named after two lumbermen, Charles and Edward Hebard.
- Snowshoe is another small community found within the township.
- Traverse is a community located along the Traverse River.
Who Lives in Sherman Township?
In 2000, there were 60 people living in Sherman Township. By 2020, the population had grown a bit to 91 people. This means it's a very quiet place with lots of open space!
Most people living in Sherman Township are of White background. Many families have roots from countries like Germany, England, France, and Scotland.
In 2000, about 15% of the people were under 18 years old. About a third of the population was 65 or older. The average age was 52 years old, which means many adults and older people live here.
Images for kids
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The unincorporated community of Gay
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The Sherman Township Fire Department
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The Sherman Township Community Center
