Lincoln Township, Isabella County, Michigan
town in Isabella County, Michigan, United States
Lincoln Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,069 at the 2020 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.7 km2), of which 36.1 square miles (93.6 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km2) (0.19%) is water.
Communities
Irishtown was an unincorporated community located on E. South County Line Road between S. Mission Road and S. Isabella Road at 43°28′01″N 84°45′43″W. Founded by Irish immigrants before the county lines were clearly marked, the community thrived in its relative isolation. New St. Patrick's Church, commonly known now as Irishtown Church, is a Catholic Church built by the residents, and is the second church to be located on the site. The church is the only extant building left of the original community, along with its cemetery. The church is located on the south side of the road in neighboring Seville Township in Gratiot County.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,936 people, 696 households, and 533 families residing in the township. The population density was 53.6 inhabitants per square mile (20.7/km2).
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