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'''Northfield Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Washtenaw County, Michigan|Washtenaw County]], located north of [[Ann Arbor, Michigan|Ann Arbor]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 8,245 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Northfield township, Washtenaw County, Michigan| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| accessdate=July 10, 2012}}</ref> The unincorporated community of [[Whitmore Lake, Michigan|Whitmore Lake]] lies within the northern portion of the township, on its border with [[Green Oak Township, Michigan|Green Oak township]] in [[Livingston County, Michigan|Livingston County]].
'''Northfield Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Washtenaw County, Michigan|Washtenaw County]] in the U.S. state of [[Michigan]]. The population was 8,514 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020">{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Northfield township, Washtenaw County, Michigan| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| accessdate=Jan 24, 2023}}</ref>

==History==
Northfield Township was established in 1832, when the Territorial Legislature held a meeting in [[Detroit]], and passed the resolution which brought it into existence. The name, popularly believed to refer to the fact that the township is in the northern part of the county, also points back to the [[New England]] heritage of many of its first settlers, whose practice it was to bring part of their homeland with them by naming new places after the ones they had left. Northfield Township could quite possibly be named after the New England site - [[Northfield, Massachusetts]]. However, that the town is in the "northern fields" of the county must have made the name seem quite appropriate.


==Communities==
==Communities==
*'''Emery''' was an unincorporated community in the township. It was formed in 1831. It was later a station on the Toledo, Ann Arbor and Northern Michigan Railroad and had a post office from 1884 until 1903.<ref>Walter Romig, ''Michigan Place Names'', p. 183</ref>
* '''Emery''' is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] located within the township at {{coord|42|21|36|N|83|40|59|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|625574|Emery, Michigan}}</ref> Emery was settled as early as 1831 by Joshua Leland from [[Madison County, New York]]. He named the settlement after his son Emery Leland, who much later served as Northfield Township Supervisor and county judge. Emery was renamed Leland in 1884 when the [[Ann Arbor Railroad (1895–1976)|Toledo, Ann Arbor & Northern Michigan Railroad]] built a station named Leland in the community. Despite the name change, a post office opened in the community under the name Emery on February 20, 1884 and operated until March 31, 1903.{{sfn|Romig|1986|p=184}}
* '''Gravel Run''' is a former settlement that was founded by Roswell Curtis in 1842, and he became the first postmaster when the Gravel Run post office opened on May 18, 1850. He served in this capacity until he died in 1870. The community was named after the stream where the community was located. The post office was transferred to and renamed Northfield on October 2, 1860. The Gravel Run post office was soon reestablished on October 22, 1860. The post office closed on November 19, 1875 but was restored briefly from November 12, 1877 until it ultimately closed on July 19, 1878.{{sfn|Romig|1986|p=220}}
*[[Whitmore Lake, Michigan|Whitmore Lake]] is also a [[Census-designated place]]
* '''Northfield''' is an unincorporated community located within the township at {{coord|42|20|38|N|83|43|35|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|1617749|Northfield, Michigan}}</ref> A post office was first established here on June 9, 1834 and was named after the township. The post office was transferred to and renamed [[Whitmore Lake, Michigan|Whitmore Lake]] on December 17, 1854. The Northfield post office was reestablished on February 16, 1855 and operated until January 3, 1856.{{sfn|Romig|1986|page=403}}
* '''Walsh''' is the name of a former settlement within the township. The Walsh post office was established on July 18, 1881 after it was transferred from Webster in neighboring [[Webster Township, Michigan|Webster Township]]. Webster reestablished its own post office on April 14, 1882. The Walsh post office operated until January 13, 1885.{{sfn|Romig|1986|p=581}}{{sfn|Romig|1986|p=588}}
* '''[[Whitmore Lake, Michigan|Whitmore Lake]]''' is an unincorporated community and [[census-designated place]] located within the township at {{coord|42|26|23|N|83|44|38|W}}.<ref>{{GNIS|1616386|Whitmore Lake, Michigan}}</ref> The CDP also extends north into [[Green Oak Township, Michigan|Green Oak Township]] in [[Livingston County, Michigan|Livingston County]].


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==Geography==
==Arts and culture==
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|36.37|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|35.77|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.60|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (1.65%) is water.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Northfield township, Washtenaw County, Michigan| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| accessdate=July 10, 2012}}</ref>
===Fourth of July celebration===
Each year Northfield Township hosts a weekend-long celebration for [[Independence Day (United States)|Independence Day]]. In 2021 it will mark its 62nd year. Typical events include a [[fireworks]] display over the lake, a boat parade, a running race, and many other events.<ref name=AnnArbor.com>{{cite web| title=Whitmore Lake 4th of July Celebration| url=http://www.annarbor.com/events/whitmore-lake-4th-july-celebration/| work=Ann Arbor Events Calendar| publisher=AnnArbor.com}}</ref>


===Michigan Pond Hockey Classic===
===Major highways===
*{{jct|state=MI|US|23}} runs south–north through the western portion of the township.
The Michigan Pond Hockey Classic is an annual adult pond hockey tournament held in Northfield Township on beautiful Whitmore Lake. Established in 2008, the event raises funds for families and schools to support youth participation in athletics.<ref>{{cite web | title = Michigan Pond Hockey Classic | publisher = Michigan Pond Hockey Sports Charities | url = https://www.mipondhockey.com/ | accessdate = March 26, 2020}}</ref>

==Development==
In 2018, following the State of [[Michigan]] approving the legal use of [[Cannabis in Michigan]] and a community referendum in 2019 opting to permit the establishment of businesses within that category. The community approved the establishment of 3 Provisioning Centers and a state of the art Cultivation & Growing Operation off US-23 and N. Territorial that includes plans for a secure business park.

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==Geography==
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|95.0|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|92.6|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|2.3|km2|disp=flip}}, or 2.45%, is water.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Northfield township, Washtenaw County, Michigan| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| accessdate=July 10, 2012}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 8,252 people, 3,154 households, and 2,236 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 227.4 per square mile (87.8/km{{sup|2}}). There were 3,393 housing units at an average density of 93.5 per square mile (36.1/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the township was 96.13% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.07% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.46% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.57% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.12% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.23% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.42% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.08% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2020, there were 8,514 people, 3,521 households, and 2,236 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|236.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,393 housing units at an average density of {{convert|93.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 97.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.7% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.23% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.6% of the population.


There were 3,154 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.02.
There were 3,521 households, out of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.02.


In the township, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
In the township, 26.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% were from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $58,396, and the median income for a family was $68,393. Males had a median income of $41,883 versus $30,680 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $25,543. About 2.4% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $79,890, and the median income for a family was $68,393. Males had a median income of $41,883 versus $30,680 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $40,621. About 2.4% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.


==Education==
==Education==
Northfield Township is served by four separate public school districts. [[Ann Arbor Public Schools]] serves small portions of the southern area of the township. [[Whitmore Lake Public Schools]] serves most of the southeast to northwest areas of the township, and [[South Lyon Community Schools]] in [[South Lyon, Michigan|South Lyon]] serves the northeast portion. Very small portions of the northwestern edge of the township are served by [[Dexter Community School District]] to the southwest in [[Dexter, Michigan|Dexter]].<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>
Four school districts serve sections of Northfield Township:<ref>"[http://www.twp-northfield.org/community_visitors/schools.php Northfield Township Area Schools]." Northfield Township. Retrieved on July 5, 2015. [http://www.twp-northfield.org/school_district_map.docx See map]</ref>
* [[Whitmore Lake Public Schools]]
* [[Ann Arbor Public Schools]]
* [[South Lyon Community Schools]]
* [[Dexter Community Schools]]


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Martha Waldron Janes]] (1832–1913), minister, suffragist, columnist<ref>{{cite book |last1=Willard |first1=Frances Elizabeth |last2=Livermore |first2=Mary Ashton Rice |title=American Women: Ives-Zeisler (p. 413-812) |date=1897 |publisher=Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick |page=417 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3nAEAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA417}}</ref>
* [[Martha Waldron Janes]] (1832–?), minister, suffragist, columnist


==Gallery==
==Images==
<gallery widths="220px" heights="125px" perrow="4">
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Image:Old Saint Patrick Catholic Church Nortfield Township Michigan Rear View.JPG|{{center|[[St. Patrick's Parish Complex]]}}
Image:Northfield_Township_Senior_Center.JPG|[[Senior center|Senior Center]], Main St.
Image:Devereaux_Octagon_House.jpg|{{center|[[Nathan B. Devereaux Octagon House]]}}
Image:Northfield_Township_Jomar_Technology_Park.JPG|Jomar [[Science park|Technology Park]], E. North Territorial Rd.
Image:Northfield Township Senior Center.JPG|{{center|Northfield Township Senior Center}}
Image:Northfield_Township_Jasman_Building.JPG|Jasman Building, E. North Territorial Rd.
Image:Northfield_Township_Rhetech.JPG|RheTech [[manufacturing]] facility, E. North Territorial Rd.
Image:Northfield_Township_Farm.JPG|[[Farm]] at Pontiac Trail and Earhart Rd.
</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 |series=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=184, 220, 403, 581, 588}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Northfield Township, Michigan}}
*{{official website|http://twp-northfield.org}}
*[http://twp-northfield.org Northfield Township office website]


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

Latest revision as of 19:27, 19 January 2024

Northfield Township, Michigan
Civil township
Township Hall on Main Street
Township Hall on Main Street
Motto(s): 
Planning for our future, preserving our past
Location within Washtenaw County (red) and an administered portion of the Whitmore Lake community (pink)
Location within Washtenaw County (red) and an administered portion of the Whitmore Lake community (pink)
Northfield Township is located in Michigan
Northfield Township
Northfield Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Northfield Township is located in the United States
Northfield Township
Northfield Township
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°24′02″N 83°44′36″W / 42.40056°N 83.74333°W / 42.40056; -83.74333
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyWashtenaw
Established1832
Government
 • TypeGeneral Law Township
 • SupervisorKenneth J. Dignan III
 • ClerkKathleen Manley
 • TreasurerJacki Otto
Area
 • Total36.37 sq mi (94.20 km2)
 • Land35.77 sq mi (92.64 km2)
 • Water0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2)
Elevation
912 ft (278 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,514
 • Density236.5/sq mi (91.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48105 (Ann Arbor)
48178 (South Lyon)
48189 (Whitmore Lake)
Area code734
FIPS code26-58280[1]
GNIS feature ID1626812[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Northfield Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,514 at the 2020 census.[3]

Communities

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Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.37 square miles (94.20 km2), of which 35.77 square miles (92.64 km2) is land and 0.60 square miles (1.55 km2) (1.65%) is water.[12]

Major highways

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  • US 23 runs south–north through the western portion of the township.

Demographics

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As of the census[1] of 2020, there were 8,514 people, 3,521 households, and 2,236 families residing in the township. The population density was 236.5 inhabitants per square mile (91.3/km2). There were 3,393 housing units at an average density of 93.5 per square mile (36.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 3,521 households, out of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township, 26.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.1% were from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $79,890, and the median income for a family was $68,393. Males had a median income of $41,883 versus $30,680 for females. The per capita income for the township was $40,621. About 2.4% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Northfield Township is served by four separate public school districts. Ann Arbor Public Schools serves small portions of the southern area of the township. Whitmore Lake Public Schools serves most of the southeast to northwest areas of the township, and South Lyon Community Schools in South Lyon serves the northeast portion. Very small portions of the northwestern edge of the township are served by Dexter Community School District to the southwest in Dexter.[13]

Notable people

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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: Northfield Township, Michigan
  3. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Northfield township, Washtenaw County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Emery, Michigan
  5. ^ Romig 1986, p. 184.
  6. ^ Romig 1986, p. 220.
  7. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Northfield, Michigan
  8. ^ Romig 1986, p. 403.
  9. ^ Romig 1986, p. 581.
  10. ^ Romig 1986, p. 588.
  11. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Whitmore Lake, Michigan
  12. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Northfield township, Washtenaw County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  13. ^ Michigan Geographic Framework (November 15, 2013). "Washtenaw County School Districts" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  14. ^ Willard, Frances Elizabeth; Livermore, Mary Ashton Rice (1897). American Women: Ives-Zeisler (p. 413-812). Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick. p. 417.

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). Great Lakes Books Series. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. pp. 184, 220, 403, 581, 588. ISBN 978-0-8143-1838-6.
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