Stronach Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Stronach Township, Michigan
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 Stronach Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Stronach Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Manistee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.7 sq mi (144 km2) |
| • Land | 55.1 sq mi (143 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1 km2) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 834 |
| • Density | 15.1/sq mi (5.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-101-76840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627128 |
Stronach Township is a small community located in Manistee County, Michigan, in the United States. It's known as a "civil township," which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 834 people lived here.
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History of Stronach Township
Stronach Township holds a special place in Manistee County's history. It was the very first place where non-native people settled down.
Early Settlers and the Sawmill
In 1840, a man named Joseph Stronach started clearing land in the township. He wanted to build a sawmill there. A year later, in 1841, Joseph's brother David Stronach and his son Adam Stronach arrived. They came by a type of sailing ship called a schooner. They brought machinery and about 15 workers with them to begin building the sawmill. This sawmill was very important for the early development of the area.
Communities in Stronach Township
Stronach Township is home to one main community.
The Community of Stronach
- The community of Stronach is a small, unincorporated area. This means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place," which is a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. The community is located on the western edge of the township, right by the southeast end of Lake Manistee.
The settlement was first called "Paggeotville." It was renamed "Stronach" after John and Adam Stronach built their sawmill in 1841. A post office opened here in 1866. While it closed and reopened a few times, today the area gets its mail from the Manistee post office.
Geography of Stronach Township
Stronach Township is located in the southern part of Manistee County.
Location and Borders
To the northwest, Stronach Township shares a border with the city of Manistee. Manistee is the main city and the "county seat," which means it's where the county government offices are located. The southern edge of Stronach Township touches the border of Mason County.
Land and Water
The township covers a total area of about 55.7 square miles (which is about 144.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 55.1 square miles (142.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water.
The Little Manistee River flows through the township. It enters from the southeast and winds its way to the northwest. This river eventually reaches Manistee Lake near the community of Stronach.
Wildlife in Stronach Township
Stronach Township is a great place for nature lovers! It's located within the Huron–Manistee National Forests. This means there are thousands of acres of untouched land, providing a perfect home for many different animals.
Animals You Might See
Besides having excellent spots for fly fishing, you can find a variety of wildlife here. Some of the animals that live in the township include:
