Otsego Lake Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Otsego Lake Township, Michigan
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Otsego Lake Township Hall in Waters
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Location within Otsego County
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 Otsego Lake Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Otsego Lake Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Otsego |
| Established | 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.42 sq mi (91.74 km2) |
| • Land | 32.72 sq mi (84.74 km2) |
| • Water | 2.70 sq mi (6.99 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,857 |
| • Density | 80.661/sq mi (31.142/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-61680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626870 |
Otsego Lake Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Otsego County, Michigan. It's like a small community or district within the county. In 2020, about 2,857 people lived here.
The township gets its name from Otsego Lake. The southern part of this beautiful lake is actually inside the township. You can also find Otsego Lake State Park here, right on the southeast shore of the lake. It's a great place for outdoor fun!
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Exploring Communities in Otsego Lake Township
Otsego Lake Township is home to several smaller communities. These are places where people live, but they don't have their own separate local governments.
Artubus Beach: A Lakeside Resort Area
Artubus Beach is a community located right on the eastern shore of Otsego Lake. It started out as a small resort area, a fun place for people to visit and relax. Its name comes from the lake and the many Arbutus plants that grow in the nearby forests.
Farrar Landing: Along Chub Creek
Farrar Landing is another community in the township. It's found along a small stream called Chub Creek.
Otsego Lake Community: A Historic Spot
The community named Otsego Lake is located at the southern end of the big Otsego Lake. It's a central spot where two county roads, C-38 and F-38, meet, just east of Interstate 75. This community was settled way back in 1872, thanks to the Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Railroad. It was named after the lake, of course! From 1875 to 1877, this community even served as the very first county seat for Otsego County. A post office was open here for many years, from 1873 to 1932.
Waters: A Southwestern Community
Waters is a community located in the southwestern part of Otsego Lake Township.
Geography and Natural Beauty
Otsego Lake Township covers a total area of about 35.42 square miles (91.74 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.72 square miles (84.74 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.70 square miles (6.99 square kilometers), is water, making up about 7.62% of the township's total area. This includes parts of Otsego Lake and other smaller bodies of water.
Who Lives in Otsego Lake Township?
According to the 2020 census, 2,857 people call Otsego Lake Township home. In 2000, there were 2,532 people living here. Most households were families, with many married couples living together.
The population is made up of people of all ages. In 2000, about 22.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20.5% were 65 years or older. The average age of people living in the township was 44 years old.
Images for kids
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U.S. Post Office in Waters -
Waters signage along Old Highway 27
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See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Otsego Lake para niños
