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Situated in the eastern portion of Kalamazoo County, bordered by the cities of Battle Creek to the east and Galesburg to the west. Boards and commissions of the township are introduced, with telephone numbers, office hours, meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes. Election information and a guide to township services, facilities, schools, and cemeteries are included. Announcements, public notices, and township news are published to the site.
http://www.charlestontownship.org/
Occupying two areas of land along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Northern Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula, and the southeast corner of the township extends into Lake Charlevoix. The official township site features zoning maps and maps showing water and sewer service areas, property parcels, and recreational inventory. Township officials are named, with contact information and office hours. Meeting agendas and minutes are published to the site.
https://www.charlevoixtwp.com/
Located in eastern Otsego County, in the Northern Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula, Charlton Township includes the unincorporated communities of Johannesburg and Vienna Corners. Property tax and assessment information are available on the official township website, along with a guide to local churches, libraries, cemeteries, parks, and senior services, as well as township officials and departments, office hours, and contacts.
http://www.charltontownship.com/
Named for John Chassell, a prominent businessman and farmer who owned the land on which the township was formed, Chassell Township is in Houghton County, on Pike Bay, in the northwestern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It includes the unincorporated communities of Chassell, Klingville, Portage Entry, and Singing Sands. A brief history and profile of the township are provided on the official township site, along with meeting schedules and minutes, a calendar, and an overview of its services.
http://chassell.net/
The civil township is in northwestern Wexford County, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The unincorporated community of Benson is in the township. Official notices of the township are posted to the site, including meeting agendas packets and minutes, reports from various boards and commissions, and additional information. Office hours and contacts are included, and information about township services and programs are posted.
http://www.cherrygrovetwp.org/
Organized in 1847, the civil township is in southern Saginaw County, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The village of Chesaning and the unincorporated community of Parshallburg are located within the township, although Chesaning is governed autonomously. Business hours and telephone numbers are provided on the official website, which lists the members of the township board, posts minutes and agendas, employment opportunities, and official notices.
http://www.chesaningtwp.org/
Situated in the southwestern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the civil township includes the unincorporated communities of Cheshire and Chicora. A brief history of the township is presented on its official website, which includes demographics, office hours, telephone numbers, and meeting minutes and agendas. Permit forms and other documents and forms may be downloaded from the site. A guide to township services and recreational facilities are included.
http://cheshiretownship.org/
Chester Township (Otsego County)
Not to be confused by the townships with the same name in Eaton and Ottawa counties, the civil township is in the Northern Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula. Hosted on the Otsego County website, its official website publishes township hall hours and telephone numbers, hall rental policies and fees, meeting calendars and minutes, election announcements, and budget and tax information, official notices, and a brief history of the township.
http://www.otsego.org/chester/
Chester Township (Ottawa County)
Located in the western Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the civil township includes the unincorporated communities of Conklin, Harrisburg, Gooding, and Lisbon, as well as the homeowners' association of Crockery Lake, near the township center. Office hours and contacts are posted to the site, which also includes election information, tax information, meeting minutes and agendas, a guide to township services and utilities, and hall rental policies.
https://www.chester-twp.org/
Formed out of a portion of Macomb Township in 1842, Chesterfield Township is part of Metro Detroit. Situated in the southeastern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, there are no incorporated villages within the township, which does include the unincorporated communities of Anchor Bay Gardens, Anchor Bay Harbor, Anchor Bay Shores, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Shores, Fairchild, Lottivue, Milton, Point Lakeview, and Sebille Manor.
http://www.chesterfieldtwp.org/
Situated in west-central Berrien County, in the southwestern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the township borders on Lake Michigan to the northwest, and the Indiana border is four miles away. The unincorporated communities of Herbert, Lakeside, and Sawyer are within the township, while Union Pier is partly within the township. Voting and election information are posted on the official township site, along with office hours and contacts, agendas and meeting minutes.
https://www.chikamingtownship.org/
Consisting primarily of residential and agricultural communities, the St. Clair County township includes two township parks, country lanes, and wooded areas. The official township website presents a community profile, demographics, and a guide to township programs and services. Meeting agendas and minutes, election schedules, voter information, budget data, office hours and contacts, and links to other online local resources are included.
http://www.chinatwp.net/
Chippewa Township (Isabella County)
While townships by the same name exist in Chippewa and Isabella counties, the civil township is in eastern Isabella County, east of the city of Mount Pleasant. There are no incorporated municipalities within the township. The township is served by the Mount Pleasant and Shepherd post offices. The official township website features public notices, a calendar of events, agendas and minutes, maps, ordinances, commissions, and zoning information.
http://www.chippewatownship.com/
Chippewa Township (Mecosta County)
Not to be confused with the townships by the same name in Chippewa and Isabella counties, the civil township is in northern Mecosta County, northeast of Big Rapids, in the Central Michigan part of the Lower Peninsula. Chippewa Lake is an unincorporated community within the township. A calendar of upcoming events, meeting notices, agendas, and minutes, office hours and contacts, and a brief history of the township are posted on its official website.
http://www.chippewatwp.org/
The Charter Township of Chocolay is in northeastern Marquette County, in the north-central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It includes the unincorporated communities of Beaver Grove, Gordon, Green Garden, Harvey, Lakewood, and Sand River. The official township site features a history of the township, a directory of township offices and services, budget information, a community calendar, maps, meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, and public notices.
http://www.chocolay.org/
Situated in southeastern Wexford County, Clam Lake Township includes most of the city of Cadillac in the northwestern part of the township, although the city is governed independently from the township. The official township site displays public notices, meeting announcements, office hours, telephone numbers, and email addresses. Its strategic plan, zoning applications, budget data, and other documents and reports may be downloaded from the site.
http://www.clamlaketownship.org/
Originally known as Pinkney Township, the most prominent feature in the township is Duck Lake, which is the headwaters for the Battle Creek River, which flows north from the lake. Two other branches of the river also flow north out of the township. The unincorporated communities of Albion Landing, Charlotte Landing, Charlotte Center, Duck Lake, and Rice Creek are within the township. Township services and staff are identified on the official township website.
http://www.clarencetwp.org/
Part of the Battle Creek Metropolitan Area, Clarendon Township is in Calhoun County, in the southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. While there are no incorporated municipalities within the township, it does include the unincorporated communities of Bentleys Corners, Cook's Prairie, and Clarendon. Its official website lists township council members and officials, posts meeting agendas and minutes, and includes office hours and contacts. Applications and forms may be downloaded.
http://www.clarendontwp.com/
Situated in eastern Mackinac County, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Clark Township includes a 17-mile stretch of shoreline on northern Lake Huron and the 36-island archipelago known as the Les Cheneaux Islands, as well as the unincorporated communities of Cedarville and Hessel. Township news, meeting minutes, and access to various township plans, reports, forms, and other documents are available on the official township website, along with office hours and contacts.
http://www.clarktwp.org/
The 37-square-mile civil township in St. Clair County includes Harsens Island, Dickinson Island, and St. Johns Marsh, as well as the communities of Pearl Beach and Perch Point, and several unincorporated communities on Harsens Island. The township site features a guide to township museums, libraries, schools, churches, parks, and services. A township profile and demographics are included, and office hours and contacts for township offices and departments are posted to the site.
http://www.claytownship.org/
Established in 1855, the Oceana County is in the Western Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula and includes the unincorporated community of Stony Lake. The city of Montague and the villages of New Era and Shelby are nearby, providing postal services to portions of the township. The township website provides information about the township, access to forms and other documents, office hours and contacts, and a brief history of the township.
http://www.claybankstownship.org/
Clayton Charter Township (Genesee County)
The Charter Township of Clayton is in west-central Genesee County, in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The village of Lennon is partially within the township on its western border but is mostly in Venice Township. The southeastern corner of the township is separated from the rest of the township by the city of Swartz Creek. Township hours of operation, office hours, and contacts are posted on the official township website, along with meeting minutes and official notices.
http://www.claytontownship.org/
Clayton Township (Arenac County)
Not to be confused with Clayton Charter Township in Genesee County, the civil township is in northern Arenac County. The official township website displays township maps, tax information, meeting agendas and minutes, a calendar of events, and downloadable PDF documents including an annual budget report, newsletter, master plan, and zoning ordinances. Township services and facilities are highlighted, hall rental policies are stated, and official notices are posted to the site.
http://www.claytontownship.com/
Created in 1867, the civil township is in northwestern Kalkaska County in the northwestern region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, an area known as the Gateway to the Chain of Lakes. The township includes the unincorporated communities of Barker Creek, Rapid City, and Torch River. A profile of the township is presented on its official website, along with public notices, meeting dates and minutes, office hours, contacts, and a calendar of events.
http://www.clearwatertwp.com/
The civil township is in northern Gladwin County, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Established in 1884, the township offices are housed in an old schoolhouse that was built onto, including a basement, offices, and kitchen area. Notices to residents are posted on the official township website, including a list of elected officials, contact information, a calendar of events, meeting minutes, and a guide to township programs and services.
http://www.clementtwp.org/
Bounded to the north by Lake Michigan, Cleveland Township is a civil township of Leelanau County, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Established in 1871, the township includes a portion of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and six inland lakes. Meeting minutes, public notices, ordinances, plans, and a calendar of township events are posted on its official website, along with a directory of offices and departments, office hours, and contacts.
https://www.leelanau.cc/clevelandtwp.asp
Bordered to the east by Calhoun County, Climax Township is in eastern Kalamazoo County. The village of Climax is on the northern border of the township. The official township website features a history of the township. Schedules for board meetings, the planning commission, and road commission are posted, and board meeting minutes are posted to the site. Township office hours and contacts are included, and the township master plan and a zoning map can be downloaded in PDF format.
https://www.climaxtownship.org/
Clinton Charter Township (Macomb County)
The Charter Township of Clinton is Michigan's largest township, by population, and its tenth most-populated municipality overall. Originally organized as Huron Township in 1818, it was renamed for DeWitt Clinton in 1827. Township departments and public services are highlighted, with office hours and contacts. Demographics, election information, and official notices are posted to the site, which also posts meeting agendas and minutes.
https://clintontownship.com/
Clinton Township (Lenawee County)
Situated in northern Lenawee County, Michigan, the civil township was named for DeWitt Clinton, a former governor of New York. The official township website includes a calendar of events, meeting notices and agendas, ordinances, election information, a township map, and permit information. Policies and fees for Riverside Cemetery are presented, and township office hours and contacts, and an overview of township services are included. FOIA request forms are available for download.
http://www.twpofclinton.com/
Clyde Township (Allegan County)
Established in 1859, the civil township includes the unincorporated communities of Bravo, Clyde Centre, and Pearl. The official township website presents a brief history and profile of the township, meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes, as well as zoning information, permit policies and forms, a schedule of fees, and township facilities and services. Township office hours and contacts, official notices, and township news are published to the site.
https://clydetwp.com/
Clyde Township (St. Clair County)
Named for the River Clyde in Scotland, the area was founded by Robert Smart, a Scottish immigrant who built a mill on the Black River, naming it Clyde Mills. Formed in 1836, the township took the name of the settlement that grew up around the mill. The official township website features township officials and departments, office hours, contacts, meeting schedules, minutes, a township newsletter, and official notices. Property taxes and utility bills may be paid online.
http://www.clydetownshipscc.org/
Established in 1855, Coe Township is in Isabella County, in the Central Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula. The official township website provides access to the township's master plan and other documents and forms. The township's zoning and ordinances are presented, and the rules and regulations for the Salt River and Pleasant Ridge cemeteries are put forth. Office hours and contacts are posted, and public notices and news are posted to the site.
http://www.coetownship.com/
The civil township is in the northwest quadrant of Livingston County, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Named Tuscola Township when it was organized in 1838, it was renamed Bristol Township in 1857 and took its current name in 1867. There are no incorporated municipalities within the township, but it does contain the unincorporated communities of Cohoctah, Cohoctah Center, and Oak Grove. Meeting schedules and other events are posted to the site.
https://www.cohoctahtownship.org/
Sharing a website with adjacent Excelsior Township, the official site for the Kalkaska County township presents a history, profile, and demographics for the township, introduces board and commission members, meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, tax information, and cemetery rules and regulations, a cemetery plat map, and the names of those buried there. Parks and recreational programs, township facilities, news, and announcements are included.
http://www.coldspringsexcelsior.org/coldsprings.htm
Coldwater Township (Branch County)
Not to be confused with the township by the same name in Isabella County, the civil township is in the southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, entirely surrounding the City of Coldwater, which is administered separately. Area news and events are posted to the official township website, along with meeting minutes and agendas, tax information and assessments, zoning maps, and election information. Township hall rental policies are elaborated.
http://coldwatertownship.com/
Colfax Township (Benzie County)
Michigan has Colfax townships in Benzie, Huron, Mecosta, Oceana, and Wexford counties, but this one is in southeast Benzie County, in the northwest Lower Peninsula. It includes Nessen City, a census-designated place, and about half of the village of Thompsonville. Township boards and commissions are identified, and meeting agendas and minutes are posted to the site, along with maps of the township, and an overview of its services and facilities.
http://www.colfaxtownship.org/
Colfax Township (Huron County)
There are five townships by this name in Michigan. Besides this one, there are Colfax Townships in Benzie, Mecosta, Oceana, and Wexford counties. This township is in the northern Thumb region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It includes the City of Bad Axe, administered autonomously, and the unincorporated community of Popple. Organized in 1868, the township is largely rural and agricultural. The township board and planning commission are introduced on the township site, with meeting minutes.
http://colfaxtwp-huron.com/
Colfax Township (Wexford County)
One of five Michigan townships with this name, the civil township is rural and sparsely populated, including only Meauwataka, a small unincorporated community. The official township website presents election information, official notices, meeting agendas and minutes, and the office hours and contacts for township offices. Barnes Memorial Park, located within the township, is highlighted, along with the Colfax Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department.
https://colfaxtownshipwexfordcountymichigan.org/
Situated in north-central Berrien County, in the southwestern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the township contains the City of Coloma, which is governed separately from the township. Its official website features a history and profile of the township, zoning ordinances, and a lift of authorized contractors. Key employee positions are identified, and office hours, telephone numbers, and other contacts are provided. Meeting schedules and minutes are featured.
https://colomatownship.org/
Containing the village of Colon, which is administered autonomously, Colon Township is in eastern St. Joseph County, in the southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Township office locations and hours are posted on its official website, along with a calendar of events, maps, and community links. Township meeting agendas and minutes are posted to the site, and various forms and permits may be downloaded. Cemeteries within the township are identified.
https://www.colontownship.org/
Columbia Township (Jackson County)
One of three townships by this name in Michigan, the civil township is in southern Jackson County, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It contains the village of Brooklyn and a portion of the village of Cement City, the unincorporated communities of Clarklake and Lake Columbia, and Vineyard Lake, a census-designated place. A history of the township is recorded on its official website, along with office contacts and hours, meeting schedules, and online bill pay.
http://www.twp.columbia.mi.us/
Columbia Township (Tuscola County)
The civil township is in the Thumb region of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Established in 1855, the township includes the unincorporated communities of Colling and Colwood, as well as the incorporated village of Unionville, in which the township's offices are situated. Voter election information, personal tax information, zoning ordinances, access to various forms, the board of trustees meeting schedules and minutes are posted on the official township site.
http://www.columbiatownshipmi.com/
Columbia Township (Van Buren County)
Largely rural, Columbia Township in Van Buren County is in the southwest portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It contains several lakes, around which a large portion of its population resides. Breedsville is the only incorporated village in the township, but the unincorporated communities of Columbia, Grand Junction, and Berlamont are within the township. Township board meeting agendas and minutes, election information, and township office contacts are posted on its official site.
https://www.columbiatwp.com/
Columbus Township (St. Clair County)
Not to be confused with the township by the same name in Luce County, the civil township in St. Clair County includes the unincorporated communities of Belle River, Columbus, and Snyderville. The history of the township is told on its official website, along with a photo gallery, calendar of events, meeting agendas and minutes, news, announcements, and other township information, such as office hours and contacts, maps, codes, and forms.
https://www.columbustwp.org/
Located in central-eastern Oscoda County, in the North Michigan portion of the Lower Peninsula, the civil township is mostly rural. The unincorporated community of Fairview is in the township, and the community of Comins is on the north side of the township. A profile of the township is presented on its official website. The township board and planning commission are identified, and the township's park, cemetery, points of interest, and attractions are featured.
http://www.cominstwp.com/
The Charter Township of Commerce, Michigan is in the southwestern segment of Oakland County, is in the southeastern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It includes the incorporated village of Wolverine Lake and the unincorporated communities of Commerce, Glengary, Oakley Park, and Union Lake. Township meetings and events are posted, along with meetings and agendas, a street map, and a guide to local school districts. Office hours and contacts are included.
http://commercetwp.com/
The Charter Township of Comstock, Michigan is east of the City of Kalamazoo and includes the unincorporated communities of Comstock, Comstock Northwest, East Comstock, Galesburg, and Lawndale. The township was organized by the Territorial Legislature in 1834 and named for Horace H. Comstock. Township hours and contacts are posted, as are meeting notices, minutes, and announcements. Township services, maps, and access to various reports and forms are available on the official website.
https://comstockmi.gov/
Situated in western Jackson County, and bordered by Calhoun County, Concord Township includes the village of Concord. The official website features a community calendar of meetings and events, board meeting agendas and minutes, a guide to local businesses, churches, and schools, and access to various public records, government forms, budget data, and tax information. A history and profile of the township, and a township supervisor's blog are included.
https://concordtownshipmi.org/
Named for Constantine the Great, the civil township is in the southwestern part of St. Joseph County, in the southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The incorporated village of Constantine is within the township, although it is governmentally autonomous. Various documents, forms, maps, ordinances, and information about the township are featured on the official township website, along with a calendar of events, meeting agendas, and official minutes.
https://constantinetwp.com/
Located in central southern Calhoun County, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the civil township was formed in 1837. Announcements, public meeting schedules, meeting minutes, a community calendar, and access to various documents and forms are available from the official township website, which also lists election, permitting, and zoning information, office hours, telephone numbers and other contacts, demographics, and a history of the township.
http://www.convistownship.org/
Largely agricultural, the civil township is in the northwest corner of Livingston County, in the southern segment of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It includes the unincorporated community of Nicholson. Featured on the official township site are a township calendar, public notices, election information, and its policies on hall rentals, as well as office hours, telephone numbers, and zoning information. Board of trustees meeting agendas and minutes are posted to the site.
http://www.conwaytownship.com/
Organized in 1837, the township was named for Sarah Sabina Cooper, the wife of Horace H. Comstock, an early pioneer, and founder of nearby Comstock. Situated in north Kalamazoo County, its offices are in Kalamazoo, to the south. Office hours and contacts are posted, along with board meeting notices, agendas, and minutes, a guide to local programs and services, township newsletter, calendar of events, maps, ordinances, and the township master plan.
http://www.coopertwp.org/
Bordering on Marine City and the St. Clair River, and across the river from Ontario, Canada, Cottrellville Township includes the unincorporated communities of Avalon Beach, Broadbridge Station, Cherry Beach, Martindale Beach, Roberts Landing, and Starville. The township was established in 1822. Before it became a city in 1887, Marine City was part of the township. Meeting notices and minutes are posted on the township website, and property taxes and water bills may be paid online.
http://www.cott-township.org/
Settled first by Barton Johnson in 1838, about fifteen families moved into the region the following year, when the township was formed, and they remained the only residents for fifteen years. A portion of the City of Rockford is in the southwestern corner of the township, although administered autonomously. The history and profile of the township are presented on the official township site, along with township news, meeting minutes, and public notices.
http://courtlandtwp.org/
Boards and commissions of the civil township in Van Buren County, Michigan are posted on its official site, along with meeting notices, agendas, and minutes, permit and tax information, budget data, contacts for its fire and police departments, and a guide to FOIA requests, local services, the library, museum, schools, post office, parks, public housing, and senior services. Township office locations, hours of operation, and telephone numbers are provided.
http://www.coverttwp.com/
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan township is in southwest Baraga County, and it includes the unincorporated communities of Covington, Tioga, Tunis, Vermilac, and Watton, with Covington and Watton having post offices. The official township site posts board meetings and minutes and offers a guide to the local historical society, athletic club, cemetery, summer concerts, and other events and services. Public notices are posted to the site, and local attractions are highlighted.
http://www.covingtonmichigan.org/
The Central-Western Lower Peninsula township is in Ottawa County, and includes the unincorporated communities of Nunica, Ottawa Center, and Spoonville, although postal services are provided by nearby Coopersville, Fruitport, and Spring Lake. Property tax and water bills may be paid through the township website, which includes a guide to local schools and township services, meeting notices, hall rental policies, office hours, and contacts.
http://www.crockery-township.org/
This site offers information on both the village of Cross Village and the township of Cross Village, Cross Village being an unincorporated community within the township. Located in Emmet County, in the Northern Michigan region of the state's Lower Peninsula, the township borders on Lake Michigan to the west. The population of the township was less than 300 in 2010, while the village had fewer than 100 people. Although not an official site, meeting agendas and township contacts are included.
http://crossvillage.info/
On the banks of the Muskegon River, the civil township is part of Newaygo County and includes the unincorporated communities of Croton, Muskegon Forks, and Riverview. Township services, such as its fire department, library, cemetery, campground, and transfer station, are featured on the official township site, along with an introduction to township officials, meeting agendas and minutes, office hours and contacts, official notices, and news.
https://www.crotontownship.org/
Situated in the northeast and central-eastern portions of Iron County, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the City of Crystal Falls is in the southern part of the township, although administered autonomously. A calendar of events is posted to the site, and a guide to township services, departments, election information, GIS mapping, office hours and contacts, hall rental policies, and other resources. Property taxes and utility bills may be paid online.
https://crystalfallstownship.org/
The Benzie County township has an irregular shape running along Lake Michigan, north of Frankfort to Crystal Lake, southeast through the lake Benzonia Township, then south to Gilmore Township, and west to the village of Elberta. The unincorporated community of Pilgrim is within the township. Its regular business hours and contacts are posted, along with meeting schedules and events, agendas, minutes, and a history of the township.
https://www.crystallaketwp.org/
Crystal Township (Montcalm County)
Township board members and trustees are acknowledged, with office hours and contacts, on its official website, which also features a calendar of events, meeting agendas and minutes, tax and election information, community center rental policies, and park improvement information. The unincorporated community of Crystal is situated within the township, although nearby Carson City and Sheridan provide postal services to the southern part of the township.
https://www.crystalmitownship.org/
Crystal Township (Oceana County)
Organized in 1855, the township is in Oceana Township, in the central-eastern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The unincorporated communities of Crystal Valley and Elmwood are situated within the township. The township's official website features a history of the township, demographics, election information, hall use policies, and a guide to township services are put forth. Board members, agendas, and minutes are included, along with office hours and contacts.
https://crystaltownship.org/
Named for E.D. Curtis, an early settler, the civil township was organized in 1881. It is in the southwest corner of Alcona County, in the Northern Michigan portion of the Lower Peninsula. The unincorporated communities of Bamfields, Bryant, Cheviers, Curtisville, Glennie, Kurtz, and Wallace are within the township. Monthly meeting schedules are posted to the official township site, along with minutes, a list of officials, ordinances, the township's master plan, and other resources.
https://curtistownship.com/
Custer Township (Antrim County)
Situated in southern Antrim County, in the Northern Michigan portion of the Lower Peninsula, Custer Township was organized in 1875. The official township website features the history of the township and posts official notices, election information, meeting agendas and minutes, and a list of township board members and commissions. The township hall, parks, libraries, cemeteries, and fire districts are highlighted, and public notices are posted to the site.
https://www.custertownshipantrim.org/
Custer Township (Mason County)
Named for George Armstrong Custer, the civil township is in the central-western portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, in central Mason County. The incorporated village of Custer is in the central part of the township. The township was broken off of Eden Township in 1878 and named for the village that was already there. The official township site features downhill information, office hours, contacts, board meeting agendas and minutes, and links to other online resources.
https://custertownship.com/
Custer Township (Sanilac County)
In the Thumb region of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the City of Sandusky is on the southern boundary of the township, although it is administered autonomously. Postal services to portions of the township are provided from post offices in nearby Carsonville, Deckerville, and Snover. In the absence of an official township site, the Sanilac County website posts board meeting notices, contacts for township officials, a zoning map, ordinances, and other resources.
https://www.sanilaccounty.net/PublicPages/Entity.aspx?ID=167
Situated in the eastern portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the civil township is in Chippewa County, and includes the unincorporated community of Dafter. A brief history of the community, township demographics and public notices are posted to the official township website, which includes hall rental information, meeting minutes, a list of township officials, trustees, boards, and commissions, office hours, telephone numbers, and other contact information.
http://www.daftertownship.org/
Bordered by Ionia County, the civil township is in west Clinton County, in the Central Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula. The incorporated village of Fowler situated within the township, although it has its own municipal government. The official township site presents a history of the township, meeting schedules and minutes, zoning and planning board members, election information, and a guide to township services and programs.
http://www.dallastwp.com/
Established in 1859, Dalton Township is in Muskegon County, in the central-west Lower Peninsula of Michigan, north of the City of Muskegon and southeast of Whitehall and Montague. The incorporated village of Lakewood Club is in the northwest corner of the township, and the unincorporated communities of Twin Lake and Dalton are included in the township. The official township site presents a citizen's guide, voting and election information, meeting schedules and minutes, and job opportunities.
https://daltontownship.org/
Located in the south-central portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, in the southeast corner of Ionia Township, just north of the City of Portland. Township boards and commissions are identified, and meeting agendas and minutes are posted to the official township website, along with public notices, announcements, and election information. Ordinances, resolutions, the township's master plan, and access to various forms and reports are available.
https://www.danbytownship.org/
The civil township was created in 1840, and named for Judge Norman Davison, who resided in a nearby town then known as Davisonville, now Atlas. Located in Genesee County, the township is a blend of commercial, residential, and agricultural zones. The official township website features an overview of the township, the township hall location, hours of business, and contacts, along with a guide to local businesses, schools, and services.
http://www.davisontwp-mi.org/
Dayton Township (Newaygo County)
Situated in the central-west part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the civil township is in lower west Newaygo County. The City of Fremont is located partially in the southeastern portion of the township but is administered autonomously. The unincorporated community of Dayton Center is northwest of Fremont. A history and a profile of the township can be found on the official township website, along with meeting notices and minutes, office hours and contact data.
http://www.daytontownship.com/
Dayton Township (Tuscola County)
Not to be confused with the township by the same name in Newaygo County, the civil township is in the central Thumb region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, in southeastern Tuscola County. Organized in 1867, it was named for William L. Dayton, who was the first Republican vice-presidential nominee. The official township site presents a history of the township and recognizes its elected officials. Meeting schedules, minutes, and public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.daytontwptuscola.com/
Including the village of Decatur and the unincorporated community of Roth Valley, Decatur Township is in Van Buren County, in the southwestern Lower Peninsula, Michigan. Named for Stephen Decatur, Jr., a War of 1812 veteran, the township was formed in 1861. Maps GIS data are included on the official township site, along with government office hours and contacts, a calendar of events, and access to various forms, applications, and other documents.
https://decaturmi.org/
Deerfield Township (Isabella County)
One of five townships by this name in Michigan, the civil township is in the Central Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula. Largely rural and agricultural, the township is only a few miles from Mount Pleasant. Township news and public notices are posted to its official website, along with meeting agendas and minutes for the board of trustees and planning commission, office hours and contacts, and a guide to local services, utilities, facilities, and programs.
http://deerfieldtownship.net/
Deerfield Township (Lapeer County)
Although there are no municipalities within the township, Barnes Lake-Millers Lake is a census-designed place within the township. Organized in 1855, the township is in northwestern Lapeer County, in the Thumb region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The official township website posts public notices and announcements about township services and other matters, as well as office hours, telephone numbers, and email addresses, fee schedules, permit information, and a guide to community services.
http://www.deerfieldtownship.com/
Deerfield Township (Livingston County)
Michigan townships by the same name can be found, as well, in Isabella, Lapeer, Lenawee, and Mecosta counties. Located in northeastern Livingston County, the civil township is bordered to the north by Genesee County, and it includes the unincorporated communities of Deer Creek and Deerfield Center. Township office hours and contacts are posted on the official township site, along with election information, meeting minutes, and a history of the township.
http://www.deerfieldtwp.org/
South of the state capital city, the township is the fifth-largest municipality in Metro-Lansing. It includes the unincorporated community of Holt. The board of trustees, and other township boards and commissions are identified, with agendas and minutes, and a guide to departmental offices and township services is included. Local events, service organizations, and businesses are highlighted. The township's master plan, demographics, and new resident information are included.
https://www.delhitownship.com/
The Charter Township of Delta is the most populous municipality in Eaton County and part of Metro Lansing. The unincorporated communities of Delta Mills, Delta Center, and Millett are part of the township, as is the census-designated place known as Waverly. Board agendas and minutes are published to the site, along with meeting schedules, election information, a calendar of events, ordinances, and policies. A community profile, census, and demographic data are included.
https://www.deltami.gov/
Organized in 1853, the civil township is in Tuscola County, and includes the unincorporated communities of Carr's Corners, Denmark Junction, and Richville, as well as the village of Reese. Meeting packets and minutes are published to the official township site, the town board is named, and office hours and contacts are included. Other resources include its comprehensive plan, ordinances, official notices, applications, and a calendar of events.
https://www.denmarktownship.org/
Situated at the extreme eastern tip of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the civil township was organized as Warren Township in 1850. The only incorporated or named community within the township is DeTour Village, at the eastern end of the township. Representing both the township and village, the official website features a guide to township programs and services, local businesses, schools, churches, attractions, scheduled events, and contacts.
http://www.detourvillage.org/
Situated directly south of Lansing and East Lansing, the Charter Township of DeWitt is part of the Greater Lansing Urban Area, in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Created in 1836, the township was soon divided into several townships. The history of the township and a guide to community schools, services, businesses, and recreational opportunities are put forth, along with a meeting calendar, minutes, ordinances, and access to various documents and forms.
https://www.dewitttownship.org/
Organized 1827, the civil township is one of three original townships in Washtenaw County, in the southeastern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Located in the northern part of the county, Dexter Township is unrelated to the nearby City of Dexter, located to the southeast. Township services are highlighted on its official website, along with board of trustee meeting agendas and minutes, tax and assessment information, ordinances, and recreational opportunities.
http://www.twp-dexter.org/
Established in 1847, the Allegan County civil township includes the unincorporated communities of Dorr, North Dorr, and Moline. The history and a profile of the township are presented on the official township website, along with demographics, general information, and public notices, a calendar of events, meeting agendas and minutes, and a guide to the community cemetery, library, historical society, and EMS services. Maps of the township are included.
https://www.dorrtownship.org/
Dover Township (Otsego County)
Not to be confused with the townships by the same name in Lake County or Lenawee County, the civil township is in Otsego County, in the Northern Michigan region of the state's Lower Peninsula. It includes the unincorporated community of Sparr, in the southern part of the township. Portions of the township are served by post offices in the City of Gaylord, the village of Vanderbilt, and the community of Johannesburg. The county website hosts the township site, which includes contacts.
http://www.otsego.org/dover/
Known for its beaches on Lake Michigan and inland lakes, Doyle Township is in Schoolcraft County, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It includes the unincorporated community of Gulliver. Township employees, elected officials, office hours, and contacts are posted to the official township website, along with a guide to community services and facilities, a business directory, photo gallery, and highlights of its beaches and outdoor activities and recreational opportunities.
http://www.doyletownship.com/
Organized as Lomond Township, the civil township's name was changed to Dryden Township in 1846. Located in Lapeer County, in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the history of the community is put forth on the official township website, which introduces the township board, planning commission, zoning board of appeals, and departments, with telephone numbers and email addresses, as well as meeting agendas and minutes, a calendar of events, and public safety information.
https://www.drydentownship.com/
The civil township, located in Monroe County, includes the village of Dundee and the unincorporated community of Diann. The official township website includes census and demographic information, the township's master plan, an election precinct map, zoning ordinance guidelines, official notices, and access to various forms and documents. Meeting calendars, agendas, and minutes are documented on the site, and a guide to community services is included.
http://www.dundeetownship.info/
Situated in the Central Michigan portion of the Lower Peninsula, in northeastern Clinton County, bordered by Shiawassee County to the east and by Gratiot County to the north, the civil township includes the incorporated village of Elsie and the unincorporated community of Duplain. Township contacts, meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and official notices are published on the official township site, and links to other online resources are provided.
http://www.duplaintwp.com/
The irregularly-shaped civil township is on the Keweenaw Peninsula, in the northern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Included within the township are the southwestern portion of Isle Royale and the unincorporated community of Eagle Harbor. A calendar of events, budget and finance reports, land use maps, ordinances, meeting agendas, and minutes are published on the township's official website. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.eagleharbortwp.org/
Bordered by Ionia County to the west and Eaton County to the south, the civil township is in southwestern Clinton County in the Central Michigan portion of the Lower Peninsula. Part of the City of Grand Ledge is in the southeastern part of the township, which also includes the village of Eagle. Minutes, ordinances, and a guide to township departments, services, and programs are featured on the official township site, which includes office hours and contacts.
https://www.eagletownship.org/
Adjacent to Traverse City on the north, East Bay Charter Township was established in 1867. Office locations, hours, and contacts are posted on the official township site, which includes a guide to government departments and services, its library, utilities, roads, and inland lakes. Demographics and resources for developers, short-term rentals, and property insurance. Forms for short-term rental licenses, zoning permits, and other licenses and permits can be accessed online.
http://www.eastbaytwp.org/
Bordered by China Township to the west, the City of St. Clair to the north, Marine City to the south and, to the east, the St. Clair River, which separates it from Canada, East China Township was named for China Township. The unincorporated community of Hawthorne Is within the township. Township boards and commissions are acknowledged on its official site, which includes meeting minutes and a guide to local parks, recreational opportunities, museums, and services.
http://www.eastchinatownship.org/
Not to be confused with the adjacent Eaton Rapids Township, to the east, Eaton Township includes a large portion of the City of Charlotte, which is administered autonomously. Within the township is the unincorporated community of Five Points Junction, named for its position at the junction of four townships. A history of the township, organized in 1837, is published on the official township site, along with township programs, services, and facilities, meeting notices, agendas, and contacts.
https://eatontownship.com/
Part of the Battle Creek Metro Area, Eckford Township is bordered by the City of Marshall to the northwest. Named for Henry Eckford, a friend of an early settler, the civil township is in south-central Calhoun County, in the south-central portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The history of the township is told on its official website, which also contains public notices, election information, meeting agendas, minutes, ordinances, and tax information.
http://www.eckfordtownship.com/
Eden Township is in northern Lake County, not to be confused with the township by the same name in Mason County, 35 miles to the southwest. The Lake County township includes the unincorporated communities of Ferndale and Irons, as well as the village of Luther. A profile of the community is presented on the official township site, along with office hours, telephone numbers, meeting agendas, minutes, public notices, and a guide to township facilities and services.
https://www.edentownship-ironsmi.com/
Situated in north-central Midland County in the center-west portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the civil township includes the unincorporated community of Edenville. Office hours, fax and telephone numbers, and township locations are posted on the official township site, along with a summary of its history, demographics, and services. The township master plan, ordinances, codes, budget information, and other reports and documents are available for download or viewing online.
https://www.edenvilletwp.org/
Located in Ogemaw County, the civil township was among the first two townships established within the newly created county, in 1873. A brief history of the township is told on its official website, which also includes notices of board meetings, agendas, minutes, and a township calendar, as well as a list of township officials and staff, with telephone numbers. Hall rental information, cemetery information, and a guide to township services are provided on the site.
https://edwardstwp.com/
Egelston Township is a general law township in eastern Muskegon County, just east of the City of Muskegon, in the western Lower Peninsula of Michigan. The official township website features a calendar of events, minutes and agendas of township meetings, locations and contacts for township departments and services, and official notices. Ordinances, budget data, and the township master plan are included, with a profile and demographics of the township.
http://www.egelstontwp.org/
One of two townships in Michigan by this name, the other being in Gratiot County, the civil township was established in 1838 and includes the unincorporated community of Elba. The City of Lapeer, in the northeast, includes some land that was formerly part of the township. A guide to local schools and services are presented on the official township site, which includes minutes and agendas of local boards and commissions, ordinances, and printable forms.
https://elbatownship.org/
Situated in the central-west portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the Oceana County township was organized in 1858. Township board and commission members are listed on the official site, which also includes departmental contacts and information, property tax and election information, ordinances, and an overview of the township cemetery. Meeting agendas and minutes, as well as office contacts, are posted to the site, and a contact form is also available.
https://elbridgetownship.org/
Including shoreline on the Grand Traverse Bay, about fifteen miles north of Traverse City, in the northwestern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the township is bounded on the east by Elk Lake. Administered autonomously, the City of Elk Rapids is entirely surrounded by the township. Election and zoning information, demographics, and a guide to township utilities and services are including on the township's official website.
http://www.elkrapids.com/
Established in 1855, the civil township is in Tuscola County, in the Thumb region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, between the cities of Caro and Cass City. Included in the township are the unincorporated communities Ellington and Elmwood. Demographics, official notices, meeting agendas and minutes, and a calendar of events are published to the official township website. Various documents and reports may be downloaded from the site.
https://ellingtontownship.org/
Located in Lake County, in the western Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the civil township includes the communities of Copley and Ellsworth. Board information, agendas, and meeting minutes are posted on the official township site, as is its master plan, tax and budget information, township assessor data, a mission statement, a calendar of events, office telephone numbers, email address, and hours, and links to other online resources.
http://www.ellsworthtownship.com/
Situated in the northern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in western Houghton County, Elm River Township is sparsely populated, including the unincorporated communities of Donken, Lake Roland, Twin Lakes, Winona, and Wyandotte. Board contacts, meeting minutes, and township records are available on its official website, along with a guide to sea businesses, services, utilities, recreational opportunities, and other resources. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.elmrivertownship.com/
In the Northern Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula, Elmira Township is in western Otsego County and includes the unincorporated community of Elmira. The official township website includes township contacts and hours, notices of upcoming events, survey results, budget reports, ordinances, and board meeting minutes, as well as access to various forms, reports, and other documents. Board vacancies and volunteer opportunities are posted to the site.
http://www.elmiratownship.com/
Elmwood Charter Township (Leelanau County)
Not to be confused with the civil township in Tuscola County, the charter township is in the Northern Michigan portion of the Lower Peninsula, in southeastern Leelanau County. Organized in 1863, the township is bordered on the east by the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay and to the south by Grand Traverse County. A brief history and profile of the township are published on its official website, along with contacts, schedules, and board meeting agendas and minutes.
https://www.leelanau.cc/elmwoodtwp.asp
Part of Marquette County, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the civil township includes the unincorporated communities of Champion, Clarksburg, Diorite, Greenwood, South Greenwood, and Snowville. The cities of Ishpeming and Negaunee are east of the township. The official township site includes a profile of the community, news and announcements, and access to various documents and reports. Board meeting agendas and minutes are posted to the site.
https://elytownship.com/
Founded in 1855, the civil township is in Gratiot County, Michigan. A portion of the City of Ithaca is in the northeastern corner of the township, although administered separately. Alma and St. Louis are nearby, to the northeast. The township includes the unincorporated community of Beebe. The township board, the board of review and appeals, and planning commission are introduced, and agendas and minutes are available.
https://www.emersontwp.com/
Emmett Charter Township (Calhoun County)
Not to be confused with Emmett Township in St. Clair County, the charter township was first known as Androver Township, taking its current name in 1839. It is adjacent to the City of Battle Creek, which includes land formerly within the township. The unincorporated communities of Beadle Lake, Brownlee Park, Ceresco, Sunrise Heights, and Wattles Park are within the township. Notices of meetings, minutes, and contacts are featured on the official site.
https://www.emmett.org/
Emmett Township (St. Clair County)
Situated in the Thumb region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the civil township was separated from Clyde Township in 1850, and named for Robert Emmet, who had been tried and executed for high treason against the British king, George II. The official township website features public notices, a calendar of events, meeting agendas and minutes, office hours and contacts, and access to various applications, policy information, reports, and other documents.
http://www.emmetttownship-stclair.org/
Hosted on the official website for Leelanau County, the site includes a directory of township officials, a calendar of events, budget reports, meeting minutes and agendas, survey results, and a guide to local campgrounds, community centers, museums, cemeteries, and township services. The civil township is in southern Leelanau County, in the Northern Michigan portion of the Lower Peninsula, and includes the village of Empire, which is administered autonomously.
https://www.leelanau.gov/empiretwp.asp
Situated in the southeastern corner of Newaygo County, in the central-western Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Ensley Township was established in 1858. The official township site offers access to various permits, applications, forms, and other documents, as well as election dates, absentee ballot requests, board meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances. The township cemetery is featured, and a guide to local police, fire, parks and recreation, and other departments is included.
http://www.ensleytownship.org/
Sharing a southern border with the city of Toledo, Ohio, the civil township is in the southeastern corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, about thirty-five miles south of Detroit. The township mostly surrounds the City of Luna Pier, although the two are administered separately. Officially organized in 1827, the township once included the current townships of Bedford, La Salle, and a portion of the Toledo Strip. Township contacts, schedules, and services are highlighted on the township's site.
http://www.erietownship.com/
Situated in the far western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the civil township is in Gogebic County, just south of Ironwood, with the Montreal River and the State of Wisconsin to the south. The official township site lists township officials and posts announcements, meeting schedules and minutes, and a guide to township ordinances, services, and local events and organizations. Office hours, telephone numbers, and other contacts are included in the site.
https://erwintownship.org/
Both named for the Escanaba River, the civil township is north of the City of Escanaba, although governed autonomously. The Upper Peninsula township is in Delta County and includes the unincorporated communities of Chandler and West Gladstone. Township board members and officials are introduced on the official township website, which includes a profile of the township, public announcements, contact information, a guide to township services, meeting agendas, and minutes.
https://www.escanabatownship.org/
Located in northern Clinton County, in the Central Lower Peninsula of Michigan, the civil township includes the incorporated village of Maple Rapids, which has its own municipal government, and a portion of the Maple River State Game Area. Elected officials, meeting minutes, tax information, and access to various ordinances and forms are available on the official township site, which posts announcements and a calendar of township events, cemetery information, and a photo gallery.
http://www.essextownship.org/
Established in 1850, the township is in Montcalm County, in the central Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Situated within the township, the city of Greenville is administered autonomously, but its post office serves the township. Township officials are introduced, office hours and contacts are posted on the official website, and an overview of township services are posted on the official website. Agendas, minutes, and access to various forms are included.
https://eurekatownship.org/
Named for the poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Evangeline Township is bordered by Lake Charlevoix to the southwest, Bay Township to the north, Walloon Lake to the northeast, Melrose Township to the east, and Boyne City to the south. Young State Park is located within the township. The official township website features a guide to lakes, parks, and trails within the township, a township calendar, newsletter, fficial notices, meeting agendas and minutes.
http://www.evangelinetwp.org/
