Brandon Charter Township is a charter township of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 15,384 at the 2020 census.

As a northern suburb of Metro Detroit, Brandon Township is about north of the city of Detroit and about southeast of Flint. The village of Ortonville is located within the township.

History

The Township of Brandon was created in 1837, named in honor of the settlers of the Town of Brandon, Vermont, whose descendants had migrated to this area of Michigan. The Charter Township of Brandon was formed in the 20th century.

Communities

  • Brandon Gardens is located on M-15/Ortonville Road and Glass Road ( Elevation: 971 ft./296 m.).
  • Oakwood straddles the eastern border with Oxford Township at Baldwin and Oakwood Roads ( Elevation: 1099 ft./335 m.).
  • Ortonville is a village located within the township.
  • Perry Lake Heights is located on Perry Lake west of Perry Lake Road ( Elevation: 1030 ft./314 m.).

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of . of it is land and (2.42%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census The respective zoned high schools are Brandon High School, and Oxford High School.

References

  • Brandon Township