Wisner Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wisner Township, Michigan
|
|
|---|---|
|
Township
|
|
 Wisner Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Organized | 1861 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.7 sq mi (66.4 km2) |
| • Land | 19.4 sq mi (50.2 km2) |
| • Water | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 604 |
| • Density | 23.50/sq mi (9.096/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| FIPS code | 26-88080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627284 |
Wisner Township is a small community located in Tuscola County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 604 people lived here.
Contents
A Look Back: History
The first people to officially claim land in this area were Joshua Terry in 1853, Green Bird in 1854, and Isaiah Jester in 1855. Wisner Township was officially set up in 1861. It was named after Moses Wisner, who was the Governor of Michigan from 1859 to 1861.
Places in Wisner Township
Wisner Township is home to several smaller communities. These are places where people live, but they don't have their own separate local governments.
Bay Park
Bay Park is a community found in the northeast part of the township. It's right on the edge of Saginaw Bay and borders Akron Township.
Bradleyville
Bradleyville is another community in the township. You can find it on Bradleyville Road, just north of Elmwood Road.
Oakhurst
Oakhurst is a community located on Saginaw Bay. It's near the intersection of Allen and Garner Road.
Quanicassee
Quanicassee is a community located where the Quanicassee River meets Saginaw Bay. The name "Quanicassee" comes from Native American words meaning "lone tree." This area was an important fishing village for Native Americans long before settlers arrived. A post office called "Quanicassee City" opened here in 1886 and operated until 1902.
Wisner Community
The community of Wisner is on the eastern side of the township. It's located near the border with Akron Township, around the meeting point of Vassar Road and M-25/Bay City Forestville Road. A post office named Wisner was open from 1871 to 1905.
Nearby Towns
- The village of Akron is just to the east of Wisner Township. The Akron post office also serves the northeast part of Wisner Township.
- The village of Fairgrove is to the southeast. Its post office serves the southwest part of Wisner Township.
Where is Wisner Township?
Wisner Township covers a total area of about 25.6 square miles (66.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 19.4 square miles (50.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 6.3 square miles (16.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives Here? Population Facts
As of the year 2020, the population of Wisner Township was 604 people. The township is home to families and individuals of all ages.
