thumb|right|250px|Former township hall used until 2021

Markey Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,401 at the 2020 census. The township was created from Gerrish Township on April 21, 1887.

Communities

  • Sharps Corner is an unincorporated community located near South Higgins Lake State Park along the township line with Gerrish Township at .

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (20.42%) is water.

Markey Township has a coastline on Houghton Lake to the south, as well as a small portion on Marl Lake and South Higgins Lake State Park to the north. The Cut River flows from Marl Lake down to Houghton Lake within Markey Township.

Demographics

As of the census