Jefferson Township is a civil township of Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,063 at the 2020 census.
Communities
- Florida is a former settlement within the township. The township was originally named Florida Township when it was created in 1837, and it was renamed to Jefferson Township in 1849. A post office operated in Florida from July 23, 1839, until it was transferred to Osseo on December 14, 1861.
- Fountain Park is an unincorporated community located within the township at .
- Osseo is an unincorporated community located within the township along M-34 at .
- Pittsford is an unincorporated community and census-designated place on the boundary with Pittsford Township at .
- Shadyside is an unincorporated community located within the township at .
History
The township was created by the state legislature in 1837, and it was originally called Florida Township. It was renamed to Jefferson Township in 1849. The protected area is also known locally as Pittsford State Game Area.
Major highways
- enters the township from the east and has its western terminus at M-99
- enters the townships from the northwest and curves south at the junction within M-34.
Demographics
As of the census
Notable people
- Charles D. Luce, state representative and supervisor of Jefferson Township
- Silas A. Wade, state representative and supervisor of Jefferson Township