Caledonia Township, Alcona County, Michigan facts for kids
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Caledonia Township, Michigan
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Township Hall in the community of Spruce
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Location within Alcona County (red) and administered portions of the Hubbard Lake community (pink)
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 Caledonia Township, Alcona County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Caledonia Township, Alcona County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Alcona |
| Established | 1868 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.73 sq mi (188.4 km2) |
| • Land | 67.58 sq mi (175.0 km2) |
| • Water | 5.15 sq mi (13.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,032 |
| • Density | 14.189/sq mi (5.4786/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-12460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626019 |
Caledonia Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It's located in Alcona County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. Think of it like a small community or district with its own local leaders.
In 2020, about 1,032 people lived in Caledonia Township. It's a place with a mix of natural beauty and small communities.
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Exploring Caledonia's Communities
Caledonia Township is home to a few interesting communities. These are places where people live and gather.
Hubbard Lake Community
One important community is Hubbard Lake. This area surrounds a large body of water also called Hubbard Lake. It's an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own separate city government.
It's important not to confuse this Hubbard Lake community with another one nearby in Alpena County. The community here also stretches into other townships like Alcona Township.
Spruce Community History
Another community in the township is Spruce. It's found in the eastern part of Caledonia Township. Spruce started to grow when a sawmill was built there.
The first post office in Spruce opened on May 5, 1898. Don Hecox, who built the sawmill, also became the first postmaster. The Spruce post office is still open today and serves the eastern part of Caledonia Township.
Geography and Natural Features
Caledonia Township covers a total area of about 72.73 square miles (188.37 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 67.58 square miles (175.03 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 5.15 square miles (13.34 square kilometers), is water.
Hubbard Lake's Location
A big part of the northern section of Hubbard Lake is located right within Caledonia Township. This lake is a major natural feature of the area.
Major Roads in the Township
Two important roads help people travel through Caledonia Township:
- US 23 is a major highway that briefly passes through the very northeast corner of the township.
- F-41 is a county highway. It starts in the township where it meets U.S. Route 23.
Population Over the Years
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 654 | — | |
| 1970 | 763 | 16.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,065 | 39.6% | |
| 1990 | 987 | −7.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,203 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,161 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,032 | −11.1% | |
| Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010. |
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The population of Caledonia Township has changed over the years. In 1960, there were 654 people. The population grew to 1,203 people by 2000. By 2020, the population was 1,032.
Education in Caledonia Township
All the students in Caledonia Township attend schools that are part of the Alcona Community Schools district. This means that children in the township go to schools within this local system.
