Lyndon Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,656 at the 2020 census.

Communities

  • Collins Plains is a former settlement named after brothers Josiah and Harrison Collins, who settled here in 1833.
  • Iron Creek is a historic settlement located within the township. A post office operated in Iron Creek from February 8, 1840 until June 25, 1859.
  • Lyndon Center is an unincorporated community located along M-52 within the center of the township at .

Geography

The township is located in the northwest corner of Washtenaw County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (8.60%) is water.

The township contains numerous lakes and also has the westernmost boundary of the Waterloo State Recreation Area, and Pinckney State Recreation Area has its western boundaries within the township. The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the township and has its western terminus near the township hall. A small southern portion of the Unadilla State Wildlife Area extends into Lyndon Township.

Major highways

  • runs diagonally southeast–northwest through the township.

Demographics

At the 2000 census,

Images

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References

Sources

  • Lyndon Township official website