Washington Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,524 at the 2020 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land.
History
Among previously existing settlements in Washington Township is Pack's Mills. This small community on the Black River was named after George Pack, Jr. (brother of John Pack), the owner of the sawmill that gave the town its name. George Pack, Jr. became the postmaster of Pack's Mills in 1868. The post office ceased operations in February 1876. Today, Packs Mills Road runs through the area.
- Applegate is a village in the southeast corner of the township.
- Carsonville is a village along M-46 at the northern boundary of the township with Bridgehampton Township and lies partially within both townships.
Demographics
As of the census