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"Manchester is a village in Manchester Township within Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,091 at the 2010 census. Chicago Road In 1824 the United States Congress passed the General Survey Act, intended to create and maintain military roads through what was then the west of the country. One third of the funds allocated went to build a road between the strategic army posts of Detroit and Fort Dearborn, at the little town of Chicago. Known as the Chicago Road, it followed the old Sauk Trail and opened the entire area for settlement. Also in 1824, the land around today's Manchester was surveyed by John Mack, who noted it as being "a good mill seat." John Gilbert, who had recently completed work on sections of the Erie Canal, agreed with John Mack, and on May 10, 1826 he purchased of land along the Raisin River at that location. Early village history Originally from upstate New York, John Gilbert resettled to Ypsilanti, Michigan, in 1831. In 1832, he decided to turn his attention to the extensive land tracts he held in the area. He commissioned the construction of a grist mill along the Raisin River upon the land he had purchased in 1826. The original plat of the village of Manchester was prepared by surveyor Hiram Burnham and dated 1833, but was not formally filed until March 25, 1835. The location was chosen to take advantage of water power from the river and named after Manchester, New York. Soulesville In 1833, James Soule purchased a large tract of land about downstream from Manchester. He built a small settlement he named Soulesville. Though the two settlements initially competed against each other, on March 16, 1867, both settlements were incorporated into the village of Manchester. The Manchester Village Office and Manchester Public Library are located on the site of the former settlement. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics =2010 census= As of the census of 2010, there were 2,091 people, 938 households, and 570 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 1,029 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population. There were 938 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age in the village was 41.3 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.9% male and 53.1% female. =2000 census= As of the census of 2000, there were 2,160 people, 900 households, and 584 families living in the village. The population density was 1,201.8 per square mile (463.3/km). There were 949 housing units at an average density of 528.0 per square mile (203.6/km). The racial makeup of the village was 98.24% White, 0.37% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 1.48% of the population. There were 900 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00. In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males. The median income for a household in the village was $46,974, and the median income for a family was $56,875. Males had a median income of $43,438 versus $27,396 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,113. About 4.3% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over. Arts and culture The annual Manchester Chicken Broil serves approximately 12,000 broiled chicken meals over a four-hour span; it celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2013. The Manchester Area Historical Society publishes an annual calendar and a web site with articles on the early days of Manchester. More information Aerial view of Manchester The Manchester Schools mascot is the Flying Dutchman; the school colors are maroon and gold. The school won the 2013 Class C Girls Basketball State Championship, the only MHSAA title for the school. In 1993, the Manchester football team made it to the Class C State Championship game, but lost to Iron Mountain. During the mid to late 1880s, Manchester was the home of Michigan Lutheran Seminary. Weekly events and historical information were regularly published in the Manchester Enterprise (founded 1867), Manchester's oldest and only newspaper until it ceased publication in 2015. The Manchester Mirror is now the only newspaper in the Village and is free of charge. Location scouts have taken advantage of Manchester's "old town" feeling. The Carrier (1988) was filmed in Manchester, as was Flipped (2010). Notable people * Fernando C. Beaman, US Congressman * Nick Davis, former NFL wide receiver, born in Manchester and played football for Manchester High School * Cub Koda, lead singer of Brownsville Station, best known for the 1973 hit song "Smokin' in the Boys Room", which was later covered by Mötley Crüe, graduated from Manchester High School * John Swainson, the 42nd Governor of the State of Michigan (1961–1963) as well as Justice of the Michigan State Supreme Court (1971–1975), resided in Manchester from the mid-1970s until his death in 1994. He lived on a country road in Bridgewater Township just east of the Village, in a large home that he nicknamed "The Hustings" (see husting). He was well known in the community and many were honored to call him friend. He could be found most mornings at the Village Bakery, sitting at a table with the men of the community, discussing both national and state politics as well as village matters. He was also very active in the Manchester Historical Society. Gallery Manchester Village Offices.JPGVillage offices, City Rd. Manchester Village Wurster Park.JPGWurster Park, Main St. Manchester Village Downtown.JPGDowntown Manchester, Main St. Manchester Village River Raisin.JPGRiver Raisin from Main St. Manchester Village Emanuel Church Of Christ.JPGEmanuel United Church of Christ, Main St. Manchester Village Emanuel Church Historical Marker.JPGEmanuel Church historical marker, Main St. Manchester Village Saint Mary Catholic Church.JPGSt. Mary's Catholic Church, Main St. References External links * Village of Manchester official website * Manchester Area Historical Society * Manchester Chicken Broil * Manchester Enterprise, local newspaper * The Manchester Mirror, local news website Category:Villages in Michigan Category:Villages in Washtenaw County, Michigan Category:Populated places established in 1833 Category:1833 establishments in Michigan Territory "
"Pittsfield Township, officially the Charter Township of Pittsfield, is a charter township south of Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 34,663 at the 2010 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.25%, is water. History When Ann Arbor Township was organized in 1827 it included what is now Pittsfield Township in its boundaries. The township was organized as the Township of Pitt in 1834. The name had been suggested by Ezra Carpenter. The current name was adopted in 1839. It became a charter township in 1972. In 2006 the Ann Arbor District Library opened its Pittsfield branch. Communities *Bryant Pattengill West - these names collectively or as two separate names refer to the area west of State Street and north of Ellsworth. This is today largely residential and business development almost indistinguishable from Ann Arbor proper, located along the south side of I-94 with two major exits. Ann Arbor city limits have been extended west and south of I-94 in some of this area. *Carpenter - this is the general area around the intersection of Thomas Road, and Morgan Road. It is still mainly farmland. *Mitchell - located where US 23 intersects Ellsworth Road, this community has largely lost its identity due to the coming of the freeway and the spread of Ann Arbor. =Former communities= *Mallets Creek Settlement — 1825-1853 — this pioneering community was located surrounding the intersection of Packard and Milan (now Platt) Roads, and was the original seat of the township of Pitt and its post office. In 1853 the settlement was divided between separate schools so lost its intimate social cohesiveness, although the southwest corner of Packard and Platt Roads was the location for a station on the Ypsi-Ann Interurban from 1891 until its closure in 1929. The surrounding locale grew in population to become the Platt Community, whose social life centered on the Platt School District in the Township. The community incorporated as the City of East Ann Arbor in 1947, and voted to be annexed by the City of Ann Arbor in 1956. The Platt School District joined the Ann Arbor School District. =Nearby communities= *Ann Arbor *Ypsilanti *Saline, Michigan Demographics As of the 2010 census, Pittsfield had a population of 34,663. The ethnic and racial makeup of the population was 62.9% non-Hispanic white, 13.6% black of African American, 13.6% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% non-Hispanic of some other race, 4.0% reporting two or more races. 6.5% were Hispanic or Latino, of any race.2010 census general profile of population and housing characteristics for Pittsfield Township At the 2000 census there were 30,167 people, 11,817 households, and 6,960 families in the township. The population density was 1,095.4 per square mile (422.9/km2). There were 12,337 housing units at an average density of 448.0 per square mile (173.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 70.37% White, 14.29% African American, 0.44% Native American, 9.96% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.68% from other races, and 3.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.97%. Of the 11,817 households, 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 29.8% of households were one person, and 4.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.11. In the township the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 39.6% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males. The median household income in the township was $61,262, and the median family income was $82,600. Males had a median income of $54,167 versus $35,684 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,645. About 5.6% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over. Education Saline High School Pittsfield Township is served by three school districts. The Saline Area Schools serve most of the township, while the Milan Area Schools serve the southeast corner of the township and the Ann Arbor Public Schools serve the north-central and eastern portions of the township."Saline Area Schools." State of Michigan. Retrieved on May 18, 2010."Precinct Map." York Charter Township. Retrieved on January 5, 2010. Gallery Image:pittsfield_township_fire_station_numer_2.JPGFire Station No.2, Ellsworth Rd. Image:pittsfield_township_carpenter_road.JPGCarpenter Rd., at Ellsworth Rd., facing north Image:pittsfield_township_carpenter_plaza.JPGCarpenter Plaza, Carpenter and Packard Rds. Image:pittsfield_township_haven_lake.JPGHaven Lake, Lillie Park, Platt & Ellsworth Rds. Image:pittsfield_township_corn_field.JPGCorn field from Platt Rd. Image:pittsfield_township_multicultural_academy.JPGEastern Washtenaw Multicultural Academy, Platt Rd. Image:pittsfield_township_montibeller_park.JPGMontibeller Park, Ellsworth Rd. Image:pittsfield_township_new_progressive_missionary_baptist_church.JPGNew Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, Platt Rd. References External links *Pittsfield Charter Township official website *Pittsfield Township Historical Society Category:Townships in Washtenaw County, Michigan Category:Charter townships in Michigan Category:1834 establishments in Michigan Territory Category:Populated places established in 1834 "
"Salem Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan, located northeast of Ann Arbor. At the 2010 census, the township population was 5,627. Communities *Salem is an unincorporated community in the northeast corner of the township. Settled in 1825 by the cousins John and Joseph Dickerson, the hamlet is located along 6 Mile Road and Salem Road. The CSX Plymouth Subdivision railway forms the eastern border of the community. The township hall is located here. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.3 square miles (88.8 km), all land. Salem is host to an Advanced Disposal-owned landfill, the Arbor Hills Landfill. The landfill was formerly owned by Veolia Environmental Services and is one of the largest landfills in the state. A large portion of revenue comes from Canadian trash kept in this landfill. Much of the revenue brought in by the landfill goes to the county government, and a smaller portion goes to the local government. Income generated from this landfill allows the township to levy no taxes for residents. This income also pays for government services including office staff and public safety. The current rate is between 24 and 28 mills total to the resident homeowner (depending on the school district). ZIP codes: * 48175 - Salem * 48178 - South Lyon * 48105 - Ann Arbor * 48170 - Plymouth * 48167 & 48168 - Northville Education School districts serving Salem Township: * South Lyon Community Schools * Plymouth- Canton Community Schools * Northville Public SchoolsWoodards, Shantee. "School district pushes $109 million bond." The Detroit News. September 3, 2004. Metro 3D. Retrieved on April 29, 2011. "Northville Schools are seeing an additional 300 students a year as more homes are built in the area. The district encompasses all or parts of Northville and Novi, along with Northville Township, Salem Township and the city of South Lyon." * Ann Arbor Public Schools =Schools= *Salem Elementary School Demographics At the 2000 census, there were 5,562 people, 1,928 households and 1,615 families residing in the township. The population density was 162.2 per square mile (62.6/km). There were 2,031 housing units at an average density of 59.2 per square mile (22.9/km). The racial makeup of the township was 95.97% White, 1.33% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population. There were 1,928 households, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.2% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.13. 27.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males. The median household income was $69,258 and the median family income was $75,115. Males had a median income of $50,813 compared with $31,729 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,450. About 0.8% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. Notable people * Barbara Lewis, singer, "Baby I'm Yours", was born in Salem. Gallery Image:Salem_Township_Salem_Bible_Church.JPGSalem Bible Church, Six Mile and Salem Rds. Image:Salem_Township_Village_Green.JPGSalem Twp. Village Green, Salem & Six Mile Rds. Image:Salem_Township_Arbor_Hills__Landfill.JPGVeolia Arbor Hills compost landfill, Six Mile Rd. Image:Salem_Township_Salem_Hills_Golf_Club.JPGSalem Hills Golf Club, Six Mile Rd. Image:Salem_Township_Corner_General_Store.JPGCorner General Store, Pontiac Trail & Seven Mile Rd. Image:Salem_Township_Salem- South_Lyon_District_Library_Main_Branch.jpgSalem South Lyon District Library, Pontiac Tr. & Eight Mile Rd. Image:Salem_Township_Willow_Greenhouse.JPGWillow Greenhouse, Curtis Rd. Image:Salem Airport.jpgSalem Airport, Six Mile Road References External links *Salem Township official website *Salem Airport Category:Townships in Washtenaw County, Michigan Category:Townships in Michigan "