Washington Township
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP HISTORY - Washington Township was originally surveyed in 1816, and was subsequently organized as a Township in 1827, only five years after Macomb County was formed. At the time of its formation, Washington and Bruce Township were combined. The Township's first inhabitants, other than Native Americans, were from New York and settled near the Village of Romeo. The remaining residents were widely dispersed throughout the combined two townships. A total of 40 families inhabited the 72 square mile area. The Township has historically been a productive farming community, with a strong emphasis on orchards. Beginning in th 1950's much of the farmland has been sold and converted to subdivisions. The current Township is 36 square miles: from 26 Mile Road to 32 Mile Road and from Dequindre to Hayes (Powell) Roads. The Current population is approx. 20,000. (Info From Washington Township)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT - The municipal offices for Washington Township are located between 26 Mile Road and West Road off of Van Dyke Road. The address is 57900 Van Dyke, PO Box 94067, Washington Township 48094. There General Phone Number is (586) 786-0010
STONEY CREEK METRO PARK - Located On the Western end of Washington Township Stoney Creek Metro park features 4,461 acres of prime recreational lands, this top-rated park's scenic, hilly terrain surrounds beautiful 500-acre Stony Creek Lake. It also features a nature center, a hike-bike trail, beaches, boat launch facilities, a disc golf course and a 18-hole regulation golf course. For more information on this local park and additional Metro Parks in the area you can Click Here.
EDUCATION - There are 3 school districts in Washington Township primarily most of Shelby consists of the Utica District there are also in some sections Romeo District and Rochester Hills District. Local colleges include Macomb Community College and also not too far away 2 additional colleges which are Oakland University and Oakland Community College.
LOCAL SHOPPING - Local shopping includes many facilities including the 2 local malls which are a shoppers dreams. Lakeside Mall which is located on the south/east corner of hall/schoenherr and also Macomb Mall which is located at Gratoit/Masonic off I-94. There are many other local places to shop in Shelby Township.
GOLF COURSES - Click here for local golf courses.
ROMEO DISTRICT LIBRARY - The library is located at 65821 Van Dyke Avenue, Washington, MI 48095 (586)752-0603. For more info please Click Here to visit there site.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP FIRE AND AMBULANCE -The Washington Township Fire Department is operated by a full-time Fire Chief, 15 full-time Firefighter/Medics and 26 part-time firefighters. Washington Township Fire & Ambulance 586-781-6161 Non Emergency/Business All Emergencies Dial 9-1-1 Washington Township Fire and Ambulance
