Nelson Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,895 at the 2020 census, which was up from 4,774 at the 2010 census.

It is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is located about northeast of the city of Grand Rapids. The village of Sand Lake is located within Nelson Township.

History

The area was first settled in 1851 by William Bailey. The township itself was organized in 1854 and received its first post office on November 26, 1856.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (2.09%) is water.

References

  • Nelson Township official website