Wexford Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Wexford Township, Michigan
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Location within Wexford County
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 Wexford Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Wexford Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Wexford |
| Established | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.54 sq mi (94.64 km2) |
| • Land | 36.54 sq mi (94.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,161 |
| • Density | 31.773/sq mi (12.268/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-86500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627253 |
Wexford Township is a community in Wexford County, Michigan, USA. It's like a small town area. In 2020, about 1,161 people lived here. The township was officially started in 1885.
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Places in Wexford Township
Wexford Township is home to several smaller communities. Some of these are still active, while others are historical sites.
Bagnall Community
- Bagnall is a small, unnamed community within the township. It was settled in 1888. A railway station was built here along the Ann Arbor Railroad. A post office opened in 1889, first called Farnsworth. It was later renamed Bagnall in 1902. The post office is no longer in use today.
Claggettville Settlement
- Claggettville was a settlement founded in 1897. It was located near the Ann Arbor Railroad, west of Sherman. Claggettville was also known as West Sherman. It was once the site of a large mill.
Harlan Community
- Harlan is another unnamed community. It sits on the border with Manistee County. This community also started as a railway station in 1888. A post office opened in Harlan in 1890 and closed in 1935.
Sherman Community
- Sherman is an unnamed community. It is located in the southeast part of the township. Parts of Sherman also extend into nearby townships.
Wexford Settlement
- Wexford was an early settlement in the township. It was settled as early as 1865. A post office was established here in 1865. The community was also called Hanover. A fire destroyed much of Wexford in 1906. It was partly rebuilt but later became abandoned.
Wexford Corner Community
- Wexford Corner is an unnamed community in the northeast part of the township. It is just northwest of the village of Buckley. This spot is a four-way intersection. It connects Wexford County with Grand Traverse County.
Geography of Wexford Township
Wexford Township covers about 36.54 square miles (94.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the township.
Main Roads
- M-37 is a major highway. It forms most of the eastern border of the township.
- M-115 is another highway. It passes through a very small part of the southwest corner.
People and Life in Wexford Township
In 2000, there were 798 people living in Wexford Township. There were 298 households, with many being families. The average household had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 3.10 people.
Many households (37.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.4%) were married couples. About 24.2% of all households were individuals living alone.
The population included people of different ages. About 30.6% were under 18 years old. The median age was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
Education in Wexford Township
Students in Wexford Township attend schools from three different districts.
- Most of the township is served by Mesick Consolidated Schools. These schools are located in Mesick.
- The northeastern part of the township is served by Buckley Community School District. This district is in Buckley.
- A small part of the northwestern township is served by Benzie County Central Schools. This district is located in Benzie County.
