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{{dablink|There is also [[Sylvan Township, Osceola County, Michigan]].}}
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|official_name = Sylvan Township, Michigan
| official_name = Sylvan Township, Michigan
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| leader_name = Kathleen Kennedy
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| postal_code = 48118 ([[Chelsea, Michigan|Chelsea]])<br>49240 ([[Grass Lake, Michigan|Grass Lake]])
| area_code = [[Area code 734|734]]
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'''Sylvan Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Washtenaw County, Michigan|Washtenaw County]] in the U.S. state of [[Michigan]]. The population was 3,311 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Sylvan_township,_Washtenaw_County,_Michigan?g=060XX00US2616177800 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The population was overall a large decrease from 6,425 at the [[2010 United States Census|2000 census]], which was due to [[Chelsea, Michigan|Chelsea]] incorporating into a city in 2004.


==Communities==
<!-- Area -->
* '''Guthrie''' is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] located within the township at {{coord|42|18|09|N|84|04|09|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|1617601|Guthrie, Michigan}}</ref>
|unit_pref = Imperial
* '''Kavanaugh Lake''' is a former community that existed within the township. It very briefly had a rural post office from February 13, 1893 until January 6, 1894.{{sfn|Romig|1986|p=298}} The lake itself is spelled differently as Cavanaugh Lake within the northwest section of the township.<ref>{{GNIS|622884|Cavanaugh Lake}}</ref>
|area_footnotes =
* '''Notten''' is an unincorporated community located within the township at {{coord|42|16|43|N|84|07|24|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|1617752|Notten, Michigan}}</ref>
|area_magnitude =
* '''Pierceville''' is a former settlement that was first settled in 1834. It was named after Nathan Pierce, who became the township's first supervisor when Sylvan Township was organized that same year. A post office operated in Pierceville from May 2, 1835 until January 8, 1841. It was bypassed by future railroad development, and the community was eventually abandoned.{{sfn|Romig|1986|page=403}}
|area_total_km2 = 93.2
* '''Sylvan Center''' is an unincorporated community located within the township at {{coord|42|17|10|N|84|04|40|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|1614516|Sylvan Center, Michigan}}</ref> A post office opened under the name Sylvan on July 8, 1834. The township itself was established around the same time and so named after the wife of early settler Edmund Conkling. The new community was named Sylvan Center due to its central location within the new township. The post office operated until August 31, 1892. It was restored from March 3, 1893 until June 14, 1902.{{sfn|Romig|1986|p=548}}
|area_land_km2 = 91.1
|area_water_km2 = 2.1
|area_total_sq_mi = 36.0
|area_land_sq_mi = 35.2
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.8


==Geography==
<!-- Population -->
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|33.96|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|32.59|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|1.37|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (4.03%) is water.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Sylvan township, Washtenaw County, Michigan| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| accessdate=July 10, 2012}}</ref>
|population_as_of = [[United States Census, 2000|2000]]
|population_footnotes =
|population_total = 6425
|population_density_km2 = 70.6
|population_density_sq_mi = 182.7


Portions of the [[Waterloo State Recreation Area]] are located in the northwest section of the township. The Goose Lake State Game Area is located in the southwest corner of the township.<ref>{{cite web|last=[[Michigan Department of Natural Resources]]|url=https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabitat/sga/Goose_Lake_SGA_map.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129090014/https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabitat/sga/Goose_Lake_SGA_map.pdf |archive-date=2021-11-29 |url-status=live|title=Goose Lake State Game Area|date=1 September 2015|accessdate=July 15, 2022}}</ref> The [[Border-to-Border Trail]] runs very briefly through the township just north of the city of [[Chelsea, Michigan|Chelsea]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Border to Border|url=https://b2btrail.org/explore-the-trail/|title=Explore the Border to Border Trail|date=2022|accessdate=July 12, 2022}}</ref>
<!-- General information -->
|timezone = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]]
|utc_offset = -5
|timezone_DST = EDT
|utc_offset_DST = -4
|elevation_footnotes =
|elevation_m = 285
|elevation_ft = 935
|latd = 42 |latm = 18 |lats = 10 |latNS = N
|longd = 84 |longm = 3 |longs = 29 |longEW = W


===Major highways===
<!-- Area/postal codes & others -->
*{{jct|state=MI|I|94}} runs east–west through the center of the township.
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*{{jct|state=MI|MI|52}} runs south–north along the eastern edge of the township and has a junction with Interstate 94 before entering Chelsea
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|blank_info = 26-77800{{GR|2}}
|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
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'''Sylvan Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Washtenaw County, Michigan|Washtenaw County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 6,425 at the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]]. The 2008 population estimate is 3,394. The large drop is due to [[Chelsea, Michigan|Chelsea]] incorporating into a city.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 36.0 [[square mile]]s (93.2 [[km²]]), of which, 35.2 square miles (91.1&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1&nbsp;km²) of it (2.31%) is water.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 6,425 people, 2,500 households, and 1,700 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 182.7 per square mile (70.6/km²). There were 2,651 housing units at an average density of 75.4/sq&nbsp;mi (29.1/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.17% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.67% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.51% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.26% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.03% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.28% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 6,425 people, 2,500 households, and 1,700 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|182.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,651 housing units at an average density of {{convert|75.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 97.17% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.67% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.51% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.26% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.03% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.28% of the population.


There were 2,500 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.
There were 2,500 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.


In the township the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $56,519, and the median income for a family was $73,450. Males had a median income of $51,424 versus $35,409 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $28,781. About 2.1% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $56,519, and the median income for a family was $73,450. Males had a median income of $51,424 versus $35,409 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $28,781. About 2.1% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.


==Education==
Sylvan Township is served entirely by [[Chelsea School District]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Michigan Geographic Framework|url=http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mgdl/pdfmaps/CountySchools/SD_BYCO_esize_WASHTENAW%20COUNTY.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821052228/http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mgdl/pdfmaps/CountySchools/SD_BYCO_esize_WASHTENAW%20COUNTY.pdf |archive-date=2014-08-21 |url-status=live|title=Washtenaw County School Districts|date=15 November 2013|accessdate=July 22, 2021}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Images==
<gallery widths="220px" heights="125px" perrow="4">
<gallery>
File:Chrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds.JPG|{{center|Chrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds}}
Image:Sylvan_Township_Hall.JPG|[[City and town halls|Township Hall]] & [[Michigan State Police]] post
File:Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center Exhibits Chelsea Michigan.JPG|{{center|Eddy Discovery Center<br>([[Waterloo State Recreation Area]])}}
Image:Chrysler_Chelsea_Proving_Grounds.JPG|[[Chrysler Proving Grounds|Chrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds]]
File:Waterloo 546.jpg|{{center|Mill Lake}}
Image:Sylvan_Township_Michigan_Farmhouse.JPG |[[Farmhouse]] on [[Chelsea, Michigan|Chelsea]]-[[Manchester, Michigan|Manchester]] Road
</gallery>
</gallery>

==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

===Sources===
*{{cite book |first1=Walter |last1=Romig |title=Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities |work=Great Lakes Books Series |type=Paperback |orig-date= 1973 |date=October 1, 1986 |publisher=[[Wayne State University Press]] |isbn = 978-0-8143-1838-6 |location=Detroit, Michigan| pages=298, 403, 548}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Sylvan Township, Michigan}}
*[https://sylvantownshipmi.gov/ Sylvan Township official website]


{{Washtenaw County, Michigan}}
{{Washtenaw County, Michigan}}


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Latest revision as of 02:45, 8 May 2024

There is also Sylvan Township, Osceola County, Michigan.
Sylvan Township, Michigan
Civil township
Township Hall and police station on US-12
Township Hall and police station on US-12
Location within Washtenaw County
Location within Washtenaw County
Sylvan Township is located in Michigan
Sylvan Township
Sylvan Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Sylvan Township is located in the United States
Sylvan Township
Sylvan Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°18′10″N 84°03′29″W / 42.30278°N 84.05806°W / 42.30278; -84.05806
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyWashtenaw
Established1834
Government
 • SupervisorKathleen Kennedy
 • ClerkAmanda Nimke
Area
 • Total33.96 sq mi (87.96 km2)
 • Land32.59 sq mi (84.41 km2)
 • Water1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2)
Elevation
935 ft (285 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,311
 • Density97/sq mi (38/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48118 (Chelsea)
49240 (Grass Lake)
Area code734
FIPS code26-77800[1]
GNIS feature ID1627148[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Sylvan Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,311 at the 2020 census.[3] The population was overall a large decrease from 6,425 at the 2000 census, which was due to Chelsea incorporating into a city in 2004.

Communities

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Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.96 square miles (87.96 km2), of which 32.59 square miles (84.41 km2) is land and 1.37 square miles (3.55 km2) (4.03%) is water.[11]

Portions of the Waterloo State Recreation Area are located in the northwest section of the township. The Goose Lake State Game Area is located in the southwest corner of the township.[12] The Border-to-Border Trail runs very briefly through the township just north of the city of Chelsea.[13]

Major highways

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  • I-94 runs east–west through the center of the township.
  • M-52 runs south–north along the eastern edge of the township and has a junction with Interstate 94 before entering Chelsea

Demographics

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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 6,425 people, 2,500 households, and 1,700 families residing in the township. The population density was 182.7 inhabitants per square mile (70.5/km2). There were 2,651 housing units at an average density of 75.4 per square mile (29.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.17% White, 0.67% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 2,500 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $56,519, and the median income for a family was $73,450. Males had a median income of $51,424 versus $35,409 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,781. About 2.1% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Sylvan Township is served entirely by Chelsea School District.[14]

Images

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References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sylvan Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Guthrie, Michigan
  5. ^ Romig 1986, p. 298.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cavanaugh Lake
  7. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Notten, Michigan
  8. ^ Romig 1986, p. 403.
  9. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sylvan Center, Michigan
  10. ^ Romig 1986, p. 548.
  11. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Sylvan township, Washtenaw County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  12. ^ Michigan Department of Natural Resources (September 1, 2015). "Goose Lake State Game Area" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  13. ^ Border to Border (2022). "Explore the Border to Border Trail". Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  14. ^ Michigan Geographic Framework (November 15, 2013). "Washtenaw County School Districts" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2021.

Sources

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  • Romig, Walter (October 1, 1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names: The History of the Founding and the Naming of More Than Five Thousand Past and Present Michigan Communities (Paperback). Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. pp. 298, 403, 548. ISBN 978-0-8143-1838-6. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
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