Carlton Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,368 at the 2020 census.
History
The name of Carlton Township was given it by George Fuller and his family, the first settlers here in 1836. It was organized as a township in 1842.
Communities
Gerkey was an unincorporated location in Carlton Township. It had a post office from 1884 until 1902. The village of Freeport is within the boundaries of Carlton. Freeport also possesses a library. The township is serviced by the fire departments of Woodland as well.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.55%, is water.