Bunker Hill Township is a civil township of Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,966.
The township is a rural area in central Michigan.
The community is heavily agricultural and local industries include small farms, campgrounds, and Amish businesses.
History
Bunker Hill Township was established in 1839 by Irish settlers. There are two variations on the origin of the community's name. One allegation is that the town was named for founder Major Johnathan Shearer's father who fought in the famous Battle of Bunker Hill, while another story states that it was named for early settler Abram Bunker.
The village of Bunker Hill held a post office from 1841 to 1842, and from 1848 to 1903. There were also multiple businesses such as a blacksmith, mercantile, churches, school, and a town hall. To the west of Bunker Hill, a small community referred to as Felts or Felt Plains held a post office from 1851 to 1975 and as well as a small schoolhouse. In nearby Fitchburg, there were several small establishments, a post office, and a school.
Communities
- Bunkerhill is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at .
- Fitchburg is an unincorporated community in the southeast corner of the township at . It was founded in 1848.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.18%) is water.