Addison Township is a civil township of northeast Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 6,256.

The Township was named for pioneer settler Addison Chamberlain.

Communities

  • The village of Leonard is in the northeast part of the township. The Leonard ZIP code 48367 serves most of the eastern portion of the township.

The Township has two unincorporated communities:

  • Campbells Corner is on the southern border with Oakland Charter Township.
  • Lakeville is located in the south central part of the township at . It was founded and named by Sherman Hopkins in 1830. It was the first white settlement in the Township, which had been named for pioneer settler Addison Chamberlain. A post office was established in November 1836, and Lakeville was platted in 1840.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (2.90%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census The first district's zoned high school is Oxford High School. The others', respectively, are Lake Orion High School, Almont High School, and Romeo High School.

Notable residents

  • Mark S. Brewer (1837–1901), United States Congressman

References

  • Addison Township