Our Township
Grant Township, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
Grant Township is located at the tip of Michigan’s beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula (Pronounced KEY-win-awe). It is Michigan’s Northernmost Township.
Township Facts & Information
Includes the following communities: Copper Harbor, Lac La Belle, Betsy, Bete Grise, Delaware, Manitou Island, Wyoming, and part of Lake Medora.
The Grant Township Building: The Grant Township building houses the offices, community hall, post office and welcome center. There are also public restrooms available around the back of the building.
Donny Kilpela Memorial Park: The Park is landscaped but keeps the “natural look”. It can be used for picnics or simply some down time. There are several events throughout the summer. The Park is a public space to be enjoyed by all visitors.
Copper Harbor School: A one room Kindergarten through 8th Grade schoolhouse.
Population 2000 Census: 172 – Most of the population resides in Copper Harbor and Lac La Belle with a scattering of residents throughout.
Square Miles: 119
Miles of shoreline: 48
Highest point: Mount Houghton at 1466 feet
Second highest point: Mount Bohemia at 1465 feet
Average yearly snow: 270 Inches
Climate: Mild with little humidity. Summers boast days in the 70s and nights in the 50s. Winters hang between 15 & 23 d F.
Geography: The north side of the peninsula is a dramatic, jagged, rocky shore. The south side has sandy beaches and sandstone outcroppings.
Waterfalls: Manganese Falls-Copper Harbor, Haven Falls-Lac La Belle, and Montreal Falls.
Scenic By-Ways: US-41 into Copper Harbor is a registered Michigan Scenic Heritage Route and a National Scenic By-Way.
Major highways: US-41 (Copper Harbor to Miami, FL) & M-26
Airport: Houghton County Memorial – Hancock
News / Announcements
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POST DATE: April 14, 2024
The following is the full 2024 Elections Summary webpage that will be updated throughout the ...
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POST DATE: April 10, 2024
Job Opening - Grounds Maintenance, Solid Waste, Water, and Wastewater Assistant
Grant Township is NOW HIRING for: Grounds Maintenance, Solid Waste, Water, and Wastewater Assistant ...
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POST DATE: April 9, 2024
Special Notice: Formation of Housing Committee
To our Grant Township residents and taxpayers, The Grant Township Board is seeking Letters of ...
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POST DATE: March 24, 2024
Truth in Taxation Hearing and Annual Budget Meeting Notice for March 25th, 2024
To our Grant Township residents and taxpayers, Notice is hereby given that the Grant Township Board ...
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POST DATE: March 20, 2024
Special Board Meeting Notice for March 21, 2024
To our Grant Township residents and taxpayers, Notice is hereby given that the Grant Township Board ...
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POST DATE: March 4, 2024
Pre-Annual Budget Review Meeting #2 Notice for March 4th, 2024
To our Grant Township residents and taxpayers, Notice is hereby given that the Grant Township Board ...
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POST DATE: February 19, 2024
Copper Harbor DDA Meeting Schedule Change Notice
To our Grant Township residents and taxpayers, Notice is hereby given that the Copper Harbor DDA ...
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POST DATE: December 12, 2023
Board of Review Meeting Schedule for 2024
To our Grant Township residents and taxpayers, the full Board of Review meeting schedule for 2024 is ...