Skandia Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Skandia Township, Michigan
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Location within Marquette County
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 Skandia Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Skandia Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Marquette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.10 sq mi (186.7 km2) |
| • Land | 71.92 sq mi (186.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
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| • Total | 810 |
| • Density | 11.3/sq mi (4.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
49885 (Skandia)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-103-74110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627085 |
Skandia Township is a small community located in Marquette County, Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 810 people lived here. Skandia Township is also home to the Dukes Research Natural Area, which is a special place recognized as a National Natural Landmark.
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Exploring Skandia Township's Location
Skandia Township is located on the eastern side of Marquette County. It shares its eastern border with Alger County. The total area of the township is about 72.10 square miles. Most of this area, about 71.92 square miles, is land. A small part, about 0.18 square miles, is water.
Discovering Communities in Skandia Township
Skandia Township is home to several small, unincorporated communities. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger township.
Here are some of the communities you can find in Skandia Township:
- Carlshend is a community that was started in 1893. It was founded by Karl Petros Janssen, also known as Carl Peter Johnson. He wanted to name it "Carlslund," but the post office changed it to Carlshend.
- Dukes is another community in the township. It began around a railroad station in 1926. Many Finnish immigrants settled here. The settlers originally named this place Lehtola. It had a post office that opened in 1929 and operated off and on until 1963.
- Lawson is an unincorporated community within the township.
- Maple Grove is also an unincorporated community in Skandia Township.
- Selma is another small community here.
- Skandia is an unincorporated community found on the western edge of the township.
- Vick is one more unincorporated community in the township.
Understanding Skandia Township's Population
In 2010, there were 826 people living in Skandia Township. These people lived in 350 households, with 242 of them being families. The population density was about 11.4 people per square mile.
About 26.9% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households, 60.0%, were married couples living together. The average household had 2.36 people, and the average family had 2.82 people.
The population in the township was spread out across different age groups. About 23% of the people were under 19 years old. Around 15% were between 20 and 34 years old. The median age in 2010 was 45.1 years. This means half the people were younger than 45.1, and half were older.
Famous People from Skandia Township
Skandia Township has been home to some interesting people:
- William Lincoln Bakewell was an explorer who traveled to Antarctica.
- Mike Shaw was a professional wrestler.
