22-467: Irish Hills is an area of land located roughly in southeastern Jackson County and northwest Lenawee County in Southeast Michigan . It was named after the numerous Irish immigrants who settled there from 1830 until 1850. Today it is known throughout the state for its scenery, especially in the summer. Its hills and larger kettle lakes surround the 654-acre (2.65 km) Hayes State Park . It
44-713: A fairy tale themed park named Fantasy Land , all of which have closed. Frontier City saw some competition in 1965 with the opening of the Stagecoach Stop, a similar park with a better location. As of 2024, Mystery Hill, a gravity hill , is still in operation. Attempts are being made to save the observation towers known as the Irish Hills Towers . In the 1970's, Cedar Point acquired land in an attempt to build an amusement park, which would have complemented its location in Sandusky, Ohio . However, local residents spoke out against
66-473: A female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.13. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
88-419: A female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.03. In the county, 25.60% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.10% was from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 12.90%
110-456: A small part of Columbia Township , into Summit township , and then right through the Jackson city limits. It then flows through Blackman Charter Township and then Rives Township and Tompkins Township before entering Ingham County , Eaton County , Clinton County , Ionia County , Kent County , Ottawa County and into the city of Grand Haven where it empties into Lake Michigan . The river
132-411: A total of 2,020 miles (3,250 km) and drains into eight counties. The county government operates the county jail, maintains township roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls
154-730: Is 260 miles (420 km) long; its watershed drains an area of 5,572 miles (8,967 km) including 18 counties and 158 townships. The Kalamazoo River is made up of the north and south branches. The north branch starts in Jackson County in Hanover Township . It starts in Pine Hills Lake and Farewell Lake and flows through a small part of Liberty Township and then back into Hanover Township. It then flows into Spring Arbor Township and Concord Township . It then flows out of Jackson County and into Calhoun County before it goes through
176-568: Is also known for its chain of smaller kettle lakes bordered by US Highway 12 (US 12, Michigan Avenue). These link to Cambridge Junction Historic State Park , which is adjoined by the Michigan International Speedway . Starting in the 1920's the Irish Hills has had several family-oriented roadside attractions , including an old west theme park known as Frontier City , a mock dinosaur exhibit named Prehistoric Forest, and
198-591: Is drained by the Grand River , which crosses from the southern border to the northwest corner. A portion of Meridian-Baseline State Park is located within Rives Township. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,725 people, 1,677 households, and 1,319 families residing in the township. The population density was 131.6 inhabitants per square mile (50.8/km ). There were 1,745 housing units at an average density of 48.6 per square mile (18.8/km ). The racial makeup of
220-475: Is located in the U.S. state of Michigan . The population of the county was 160,366 as of the 2020 Census . Its seat of government is the city of Jackson . The county was set off in 1829 and organized in 1832. It is named for U.S. President Andrew Jackson and considered to be one of Michigan's " Cabinet counties ", named for members of Jackson's Cabinet. Jackson County comprises the Jackson, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area . The Jackson County Courthouse
242-557: Is thus considered a reliable Republican stronghold. As of the census of 2000, there were 158,422 people, 58,168 households, and 40,833 families residing in the county. The population density was 224 people per square mile (86 people/km ). There were 62,906 housing units at an average density of 89 per square mile (34/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 88.54% White , 7.92% Black or African American , 0.40% Native American , 0.53% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.83% from other races , and 1.74% from two or more races. 2.20% of
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#1732854593082264-535: The United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 36.28 square miles (93.96 km ), of which 35.79 square miles (92.70 km ) is land and 0.49 square miles (1.27 km ) (1.35%) is water. Rives Township is in northern Jackson County, bordered to the north by Ingham County . U.S. Route 127 crosses the center of the township, leading north 28 miles (45 km) to Lansing and south 10 miles (16 km) to Jackson . The township
286-518: The budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions – police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. – are the responsibility of individual cities and townships. (information as of February 21, 2013) With the exceptions of 1964 and 2008 (by less than 2.5%), Jackson County has voted for the Republican nominee in every presidential election since 1940 , and
308-493: The northern branch when it reaches the town of Albion . When the south branch and north branch connect to form just the Kalamazoo River , it then flows through the rest of Calhoun County . It then enters Kalamazoo County and then Allegan County . When it reaches the towns of Saugatuck and Douglas it stops and enters Lake Michigan . In total the Kalamazoo River is 166 miles (267 km) long, and its watershed drains
330-417: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.3% were of English, 21.7% of German, 11.5% American, 9.9% Irish and 8.1% Polish ancestry according to the 2012 American Community Survey . 95.9% spoke only English at home, while 2.1% spoke Spanish. There were 58,168 households, out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.80% were married couples living together, 12.00% had
352-427: The population were below the poverty line, including 12.40% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over. School districts include: 42°15′N 84°25′W / 42.25°N 84.42°W / 42.25; -84.42 Rives Township Rives Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan . The population was 4,750 at the 2020 census . According to
374-654: The project and it was eventually cancelled. The Michigan International Speedway hosts NASCAR races, attracting over 300,000 fans a year during the racing season of June and August. The Michigan International Speedway also hosts the Faster Horses Music Festival and Nite Lights a drive-through winter holiday light display around Christmas. Some towns in Irish Hills include Brooklyn , Napoleon , Norvell and Onsted . 42°05′N 84°10′W / 42.083°N 84.167°W / 42.083; -84.167 Jackson County, Michigan Jackson County
396-536: The town of Albion where the north branch connects with the south branch and they form to be one river. The south branch starts in the wetlands near the town North Adams in Hillsdale County and flows through the rest of Hillsdale County. It enters Jackson County and goes through a small part of Hanover Township before reentering Hillsdale County and then reentering Jackson County where it goes through Pulaski Township. It then enters Calhoun County and connects with
418-406: The township was 97.14% White , 0.19% African American , 0.61% Native American , 0.11% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.51% from other races , and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.76% of the population. There were 1,677 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had
440-416: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 53,819, and the median income for a family was $ 58,897. Males had a median income of $ 42,131 versus $ 27,743 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 22,942. About 6.3% of families and 8.6% of the population were below
462-432: Was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 104.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.70 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 43,171, and the median income for a family was $ 50,970. Males had a median income of $ 38,919 versus $ 26,448 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,171. About 6.50% of families and 9.00% of
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#1732854593082484-643: Was designed by Claire Allen , a prominent southern Michigan architect. Jackson County is also home to the Michigan Whitetail Hall of Fame. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 723 square miles (1,870 km ), of which 702 square miles (1,820 km ) is land and 22 square miles (57 km ) (3.0%) is water. The Grand River is Michigan's longest river. It starts in Somerset Township in Hillsdale County and Liberty Township in Jackson County. It then flows through
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