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Pere Marquette Township, Michigan

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Pere Marquette Township, Michigan
NamePere Marquette Township, Michigan
CountyMason County
StateMichigan
CountryUnited States

Pere Marquette Township, Michigan is a civil township of Mason County, Michigan, located near Ludington, Michigan, and bordered by Hamlin Township, Michigan and Pere Marquette River. The township is situated near the shores of Lake Michigan, which is connected to Lake Huron via the Straits of Mackinac. The area is also close to the Manistee National Forest and the Pere Marquette State Forest, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Geography

The geography of the area is characterized by its proximity to the Pere Marquette River, which flows into Lake Michigan and is known for its salmon and trout fishing, attracting visitors from Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan. The township's landscape is also marked by the presence of the Pere Marquette State Forest, which is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and offers opportunities for hiking, camping, and hunting near Cadillac, Michigan and Traverse City, Michigan. The area's unique geography is also influenced by its location near the Lake Michigan Circle Tour, which passes through St. Joseph, Michigan and Grand Haven, Michigan. The township is also close to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Indiana Dunes National Park, both of which are managed by the National Park Service.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the population of the township was approximately 2,400 people, with a mix of residents from nearby Ludington, Michigan and Scottville, Michigan. The demographics of the area are also influenced by the presence of nearby Ferris State University and Western Michigan University, which attract students from Grand Rapids, Michigan and Kalamazoo, Michigan. The township's population is also affected by its proximity to major cities like Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as well as its connection to the Lake Michigan shoreline and the Pere Marquette River. The area is also home to a number of Native American tribes, including the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, which have their own Sovereign nation and Tribal council.

History

The history of the township dates back to the early 19th century, when it was settled by European-American pioneers from New York and New England, who were attracted by the area's natural resources and its proximity to the Great Lakes. The township was named after Jacques Marquette, a French Jesuit missionary who explored the area in the 17th century and traveled with Louis Jolliet and René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. The area was also home to a number of Native American tribes, including the Ottawa and Chippewa, who had their own Treaty of Detroit and Treaty of Chicago. The township's history is also marked by its role in the lumber industry, with companies like the Ludington Lumber Company and the Michigan Lumber Company operating in the area, and its connection to the Chicago and West Michigan Railroad and the Pere Marquette Railway.

Economy

The economy of the township is driven by a mix of industries, including tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing, with companies like Dow Inc. and Whirlpool Corporation having a presence in the area, and its connection to the Port of Ludington and the St. Joseph, Michigan harbor. The area is also known for its fishing industry, with the Pere Marquette River and Lake Michigan providing a source of salmon and trout for markets in Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan. The township's economy is also influenced by its proximity to major cities like Grand Rapids, Michigan and Kalamazoo, Michigan, as well as its connection to the I-96 and US-31 highways, which provide access to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport and the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.

Government

The government of the township is led by a township board, which is responsible for providing services such as law enforcement and fire protection to residents, and its connection to the Mason County, Michigan government and the Michigan State Police. The township is also part of the Ludington Area School District and the Mason County Central Schools district, which provide education to students from Ludington, Michigan and Scottville, Michigan. The area is also represented in the Michigan State Senate and the United States House of Representatives by elected officials from Michigan's 2nd congressional district and Michigan's 35th Senate district.

Education

The education system in the township is served by the Ludington Area School District and the Mason County Central Schools district, which provide primary education and secondary education to students from Ludington, Michigan and Scottville, Michigan. The area is also home to a number of higher education institutions, including West Shore Community College and Ferris State University, which offer associate's degree and bachelor's degree programs in fields like business administration and nursing, and its connection to the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. The township's education system is also influenced by its proximity to major research institutions like the Van Andel Research Institute and the Michigan State University College of Law, which provide opportunities for research and professional development in fields like medicine and law.

Category:Townships in Michigan