Wright Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wright Township, Michigan
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Wright Township Municipal Building
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Location within Hillsdale County (red) and the administered village of Waldron (pink)
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 Wright Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Wright Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Established | 1838 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.52 sq mi (112.72 km2) |
| • Land | 43.35 sq mi (112.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,542 |
| • Density | 35.6/sq mi (13.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49288 (Waldron)
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-88780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627292 |
Wright Township is a local government area called a civil township in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It's a part of the United States. In 2020, about 1,542 people lived here.
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What Communities Are in Wright Township?
Wright Township is home to several small communities. Some of these are unincorporated, meaning they don't have their own separate local government.
Betzer: A Historic Community
- Betzer is a small community in the western part of the township. It's right on the edge of Ransom Township. The community was named after Daniel Colbetzer. He was the first postmaster when a post office opened here in 1886. The post office closed in 1901.
Cass: A Former Settlement
- Cass was once a settlement within the township. A post office started operating there in 1848. Later, in 1872, this post office was renamed Prattville.
Lickly Corners: A Small Spot
- Lickly Corners is another small, unincorporated community. It is located within Wright Township.
Prattville: Founded by Brothers
- Prattville is an unincorporated community in the northeast part of the township. Brothers Henry and Wellington Pratt founded it. They moved here from Framingham, Massachusetts in 1866. They built a mill and a store. The Cass post office was renamed Prattville in their honor in 1872. It is no longer in operation.
Waldron: A Village in the Township
- Waldron is a village located in the south-central part of the township. It is close to the Ohio state border.
When Was Wright Township Established?
The first settlers in this area were the Coman family. They arrived in 1835. By 1838, the people living there asked for their own township. They wanted to name it Coman Township. However, a mistake happened, and the new township was first named Canaan Township. The township was officially renamed Wright in 1844.
Where is Wright Township Located?
Wright Township covers an area of about 43.52 square miles (112.72 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers), is water.
Major Roads in Wright Township
- US 127 runs along the entire eastern edge of the township. This highway forms the boundary with Lenawee County.
Who Lives in Wright Township?
Based on the 2020 census, Wright Township has a population of 1,542 people. This means there are about 35.6 people living in each square mile.
What Schools Serve Wright Township?
Students in Wright Township attend schools from three different public school districts.
- Waldron Area Schools serves most of the township. It also includes small parts of nearby townships.
- The northwest part of Wright Township is served by Pittsford Area Schools. These schools are located north in Pittsford.
- A very small section in the northeast corner of the township is served by Hudson Area Schools. These schools are located northeast in Hudson, in Lenawee County.
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Unincorporated community of Prattville -
Unincorporated community of Betzer
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