Springville Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Springville Township, Michigan
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Springville Township Hall and Fire Department
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Location within Wexford County (red) and an administered portion of the Mesick village (pink)
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 Springville Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Springville Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Wexford |
| Established | 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.53 sq mi (92.02 km2) |
| • Land | 32.50 sq mi (84.17 km2) |
| • Water | 3.03 sq mi (7.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,739 |
| • Density | 48.945/sq mi (18.898/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49668 (Mesick)
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-75940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627114 |
Springville Township is a local government area called a civil township in Wexford County, Michigan. It's a part of the United States. In 2020, about 1,739 people lived here.
Springville Township was officially started in 1869. It has its own local government, with leaders like a Supervisor and a Clerk. These people help manage the township's services and daily operations.
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Exploring Springville Township's Communities
Springville Township is home to several unique communities. Some are small, and some are larger villages.
- Coline was once a small settlement. It grew around a power plant and a general store. A post office was open there for a short time in the 1920s.
- Glengary (sometimes spelled Glengarry) is an unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own separate local government. It started around 1910 near the community of Sherman.
- Mesick is a village that is mostly located within Springville Township. A tiny part of Mesick also extends into a nearby area called Antioch Township.
- Sherman is another unincorporated community. It's found in the northeast part of the township. Sherman actually stretches into a few different townships nearby.
- Yuma is an unincorporated community in the south-central part of Springville Township. It began in 1888 with a railroad station. The community was officially mapped out in 1893. Yuma also had its own post office for many years.
Land and Water in Springville Township
Springville Township covers a total area of about 35.53 square miles (92.02 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.50 square miles (84.17 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.03 square miles (7.85 square kilometers), is water. This means about 8.53% of the township is covered by water.
The Manistee River flows through the township from the northeast to the southwest. You can also find the Hodenpyl Dam here. This dam creates the Hodenpyl Dam Pond, which is a large body of water covering about 1,680 acres (6.8 square kilometers) within the township.
Main Roads for Travel
Two important state highways run through Springville Township:
M-37 travels north and south through the middle of the township. It then joins with M-115 as it goes through the village of Mesick.- M-115 runs east and west through the northern part of the township.
Who Lives in Springville Township?
In 2020, the population of Springville Township was 1,739 people. This number helps us understand how many people call this township home.
The people living in Springville Township are part of many different households. A household can be a family, or it can be individuals living alone. Many households include children under 18.
The average age of people in the township is about 36 years old. This means there's a mix of younger people, adults, and older residents living there.
Learning and Schools
All the students in Springville Township attend schools that are part of the Mesick Consolidated Schools district. These schools are located in the village of Mesick.
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Hodenpyl Dam -
Hodenpyl Dam Pond
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