Shiawassee Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Shiawassee Township, Michigan
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Location within Shiawassee County (red) and the administered village of Bancroft (pink)
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 Shiawassee Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Shiawassee Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Shiawassee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.85 sq mi (95.4 km2) |
| • Land | 36.39 sq mi (94.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.46 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,740 |
| • Density | 74.36/sq mi (28.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-73520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627080 |
Shiawassee Township is a community located in Shiawassee County, Michigan, in the United States. It is a type of local government area known as a civil township. In 2020, about 2,740 people lived here.
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Exploring Communities in Shiawassee Township
Shiawassee Township is home to several smaller communities. Each has its own unique history and location within the township.
Bancroft Village: A Southeastern Hub
Bancroft is a village found in the southeastern part of the township. It is located along Grand River Road and a railroad line. You can find it southeast of Lansing Road.
Newburg: A Historic Unincorporated Area
Newburg is a small community within the township that is not officially organized as a city or village. It is located where Newburg and Bancroft roads meet, east of the Shiawassee River. This community was named after a place called Newburgh-on-the-Hudson in New York.
Shiawasseetown: A Planned City That Never Was
Shiawasseetown is another unincorporated community in the township. It is located at Bancroft and Bennington roads. Charles Bacon from Ohio started a company to buy and sell land here. A plan for the town was officially recorded in 1836.
A post office opened here in 1837, first named Shiawassee. Later, in 1857, its name changed to Shiawassee Town. This area was once planned to be a very large city, possibly even the state capital! The plans included 90 city blocks, two town squares, and a park. In the early 1900s, a dam was built on the Shiawassee River in the community to create power. However, most of the big plans for the city never happened.
Understanding Shiawassee Township's Geography
Shiawassee Township covers a specific area of land and water. Knowing its size helps us understand its layout.
The township has a total area of about 36.85 square miles (95.44 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 36.39 square miles (94.25 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.46 square miles (1.19 square kilometers) is water, making up about 1.25% of the total area.
Population and People in Shiawassee Township
Learning about the people who live in Shiawassee Township helps us understand its community.
In 2000, there were 2,907 people living in the township. These people lived in 1,008 households, and 815 of these were families. The average number of people in a household was about 2.88, and for families, it was about 3.20.
About 27.8% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 8.7% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the township was 37 years.
Major Highways Connecting the Township
Highways are important roads that connect Shiawassee Township to other places.
I-69
M-71
