Harrisville Township is a civil township of Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,307 at the 2020 census. Harrisville Township surrounds the city of Harrisville, but the two are administered autonomously.

Communities

  • Springport is an unincorporated community located along U.S. Route 23 on the shores of Lake Huron at . The Holden family settled in the area after their boat blew ashore in 1846. In 1865, the community grew when Joseph Van Buskirk built a store and mill. It was first called Sunflower Hill but was also referred to as South Harrisville due to its proximity to Harrisville. It was later known as Springport due to the numerous coldsprings in the area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.07%) is water.

Harrisville Township has a coastline along Lake Huron, and most of Harrisville State Park is located within the township and extends into the city of Harrisville.

Major highways

  • runs along the eastern portion of the township near Lake Huron.
  • runs west–east through the center of the township into the city of Harrisville.

Demographics

As of the census

References

  • Harrisville Township official website