Waterloo Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waterloo Township, Michigan
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Waterloo Farm Museum on Waterloo Munith Rd.
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Location within Jackson County
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 Waterloo Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Waterloo Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.54 sq mi (128.3 km2) |
| • Land | 47.62 sq mi (123.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
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| • Total | 2,931 |
| • Density | 59.164/sq mi (22.843/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-84300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627219 |
Waterloo Township is a civil township located in Jackson County, Michigan. In 2020, about 2,931 people lived there.
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What is Waterloo Township?
A civil township is like a local government area. It helps manage things for the people who live there. Waterloo Township is one of these areas in Michigan.
Where is Waterloo Township?
Waterloo Township is in the northeast corner of Jackson County. It shares borders with Ingham, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties.
The township covers about 49.54 square miles (128.31 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Waterloo Township is about 17 miles (27 kilometers) northeast of Jackson. Jackson is the main city in Jackson County.
Rivers and Lakes
The Portage River starts in Waterloo Township. It flows west through the area. This river is a branch of the Grand River. You can find Mud Lake in the community of Waterloo, where the river begins.
Communities in Waterloo Township
Waterloo is a small, unincorporated community. This means it's a named place but doesn't have its own separate local government. It is located in the eastern part of Waterloo Township.
People of Waterloo Township
In 2000, about 3,069 people lived in Waterloo Township. The population included people of all ages. About 26% of the people were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Waterloo Township
Some interesting people have lived in Waterloo Township, including:
- John Knauf: He was a judge on the highest court in North Dakota.
