Cottrellville Township is a civil township of St. Clair County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,406 at the 2020 Census.
Communities
There are five unincorporated communities in the Township:
- Avalon Beach is on River Road/M-29 ( Elevation: 584 ft.).
- Broadbridge Station is at River Road/M-29 and Broadbridge Road (; Elevation: 581 ft./177 m.).
- Cherry Beach is at River Road/M-29 and Little Avenue ( ).
- Martindale Beach is at River Road/M-29 and Paradise Road, south of Marine City ( Elevation: 581 ft./177 m.).
- Roberts Landing is at River Road/M-29 and Roberts Road ( Elevation: 584 ft./178 m.).
- Starville is on Starville Road from Broadbridge Road to Shea Road( Elevation: m.).
History
Cottrellville was established in 1822. A reference to the Organic Chapter of the general history points out the organization of this town so early as 1822, with A. Hemminger as Supervisor. In the general history also appear the names of its pioneer settlers - the Cotterals (Cottrells), Wards, Browns, etc. The land rises gradually from the river; is fertile, and must be considered among the rich agricultural lands of the county, the marsh, running back from the river, being perhaps the only exception, and this is capable of cultivation. Marine City of Roberts' Landing are the only centers of population in the township. The population in 1845 was 727; in 1854, 1,442; in 1864, 1,930; in 1870, 2,371; and in 1880, 2,904. The equalized valuation is $600,000; number of acres, 13,011, and number of children of school age,
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (5.27%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census