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1129: 53: 874: 78: 111: 118: 85: 566:, and was one of the earliest townships in this region to receive settlers. The first settler was Asa Farrar, who, in September, 1839, purchased land on section 18 and built a log house upon it the same year. He was a brother of Pearson Farrar, who settled the same year in Grand Blanc upon an adjacent section. They came from 751:
of 2000, there were 7,257 people, 2,442 households, and 2,053 families residing in the township. The population density was 205.2 inhabitants per square mile (79.2/km). There were 2,554 housing units at an average density of 72.2 per square mile (27.9/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.56%
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In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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In 2024, Atlas Township was hit by a strong tornado, which was ultimately rated EF3. It ended up snapping multiple trees, blowing two garage doors out and stripping a roof partially off of a home. The tornado reached peaked intensity as it continued into an industrial complex, blowing out walls and
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living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.24.
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was started in September 1835 with Moses and Enos Goodrich purchasing over one thousand acres near the center of the township and building a log cabin before fetching their family. The township was detached from Lapeer County and added to Genesee County in 1843.
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In 1831, Norman Davison settled on the banks of Kearsley Creek in section 8 starting the Davisonville settlement. Soon, the settlement was the center of the township's development. The mills were built in 1833 (saw-mill) and 1836 (grist-mill).
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The median income for a household in the township was $ 73,720, and the median income for a family was $ 78,349. Males had a median income of $ 59,213 versus $ 32,156 for females. The
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inflicting significant roof loss. After exiting the industrial complex, the tornado snapped or uprooted pine trees before lifting.
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There were 2,442 households, out of which 44.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were
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On October 9, 1862, a post office was opened at Kipps Corner and lasted until closed on November 6, 1871.
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in the township, about ten miles (16 km) southeast of Flint and about a mile north of Goodrich at
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kipp's Corners Post Office (historical)
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for the township was $ 27,960. About 2.6% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atlas Township, Michigan
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atlas, Michigan
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is an unincorporated community in the township south of Kipp Road on
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The northeast corner of the township is considered to be part of the
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is 48411 and the elevation is 846 feet (258 m) above
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The History of Genesee, MI, Chapter V, Atlas Township
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Michigan Postal History, The Post Offices 1805-1986
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Atlas, Michigan
Civil township
Location within Genesee County (red) and the administered village of Goodrich (pink)
Genesee County
Goodrich
Atlas Township is located in Michigan
Atlas Township is located in the United States
42°55′14″N 83°30′34″W / 42.92056°N 83.50944°W / 42.92056; -83.50944
Country
State
Michigan
County
Genesee
Clerk
Treasurer
Time zone
UTC-5
DST
UTC-4
ZIP code(s)
Davison
Goodrich
Grand Blanc
Area code
810
FIPS code
GNIS
atlastownship.org
civil township
Genesee County

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