Dayton Township is a civil township of Tuscola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,920 at the 2020 census.
History
Dayton Township was established in 1857. It was named for William L. Dayton.
Communities
There are no incorporated municipalities in the township.
- East Dayton is an unincorporated community located on the boundary between Dayton Township and the adjacent Wells Township at Hurds Corner and M-46 (Sanilac Road) . It was established in 1856.
- Silverwood is an unincorporated community in the northeast corner of the township at on the boundary with Rich Township in Lapeer County to the north at Marlette, Clifford and Silverwood roads.
Geography
The southern portion of the township is drained by tributaries of the Flint River while the northern part is drained by tributaries of the Cass River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.94%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census