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'''Rudyard Township''' is a [[civil township]] of [[Chippewa County, Michigan|Chippewa County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the township population was 1,370.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2603370220| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Rudyard township, Chippewa County, Michigan| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| accessdate=September 26, 2014}}</ref>
'''Rudyard Township''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|ɹ|ʌ|d|.|j|ə|ɹ|d}} {{respell|RUDD|yərd}}) is a [[civil township]] of [[Chippewa County, Michigan|Chippewa County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the township population was 1,289.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Rudyard_township,_Chippewa_County,_Michigan?g=060XX00US2603370220 |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> In 2023, Rudyard Township was designated the "[[Snowy owl|Snowy Owl]] Capital of Michigan".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rudyard is now the snowy owl capital of Michigan |url=https://www.sooeveningnews.com/story/news/local/2023/01/27/rudyard-is-now-the-snowy-owl-capital-of-michigan/69841334007/ |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=The Sault News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE RUDYARD TOWNSHIP THE SNOWY OWL CAPITAL OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN |url=http://www.rudyardtownship.org/snowy_owl_resolution.pdf |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=Rudyard Township}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
Rudyard is an [[unincorporated community]] within the township located on [[M-48 (Michigan highway)|M-48]], near [[Interstate 75 in Michigan|I-75]]. The community was originally named "Pine River", however, because there was already another town in Michigan with that name, it was changed in 1890 to Rudyard. The name was suggested by Fred Underhill, an executive with the [[Soo Line Railroad]] because of his great admiration for [[Rudyard Kipling]].
Rudyard is an [[unincorporated community]] within the township located on [[M-48 (Michigan highway)|M-48]], near [[Interstate 75 in Michigan|I-75]]. The community was originally named "Pine River". However, because there was already another town in Michigan with that name, it was changed in 1890 to Rudyard. The name was suggested by [[Frederick Douglas Underwood]], an executive with the [[Soo Line Railroad]], because of his great admiration for [[Rudyard Kipling]].


Rudyard Kipling wrote back to Mr. Underhill, in reference to the naming of the towns of Rudyard and [[Brampton Township, Michigan|Kipling, Michigan]], with the following written on the back of a photograph:<ref>{{cite journal|author=University of Michigan Libraries|title=Michigan Twins|journal=Michigan Library Bulletin|date=January–February 1924|volume=15}}</ref>
Rudyard Kipling wrote back to Mr. Underwood, in reference to the naming of the towns of Rudyard and [[Brampton Township, Michigan|Kipling, Michigan]].<ref>{{cite journal|author=University of Michigan Libraries|title=Michigan Twins|journal=Michigan Library Bulletin|date=January–February 1924|volume=15}}</ref>
==Geography==
Rudyard Township is in south-central Chippewa County on the [[Upper Peninsula of Michigan]]. It is bordered to the south by [[Mackinac County, Michigan|Mackinac County]]. [[Interstate 75]] crosses the township, with access to Rudyard village from Exit 373. From the exit, I-75 leads north {{convert|22|mi}} to [[Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan|Sault Ste. Marie]] and south {{convert|29|mi}} to [[St. Ignace, Michigan|St. Ignace]] on the [[Straits of Mackinac]].
KIPLING'S MICHIGAN TWINS


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|233.2|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|232.2|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.1|km2|disp=flip}}, or 0.46%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Rudyard township, Chippewa County, Michigan |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2603370220 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212144404/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US2603370220 |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |access-date=September 26, 2014 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
"Wise is the child who knows his sire"<br />
The ancient proverb ran<br />
But wiser far the man who knows<br />
How, where and when his offspring grows<br />
For who the mischief would suppose<br />
I've sons in Michigan?


===Climate===
Yet am I saved from midnight ills<br />
{{Weather box
That warp the soul of man<br />
|location = Rudyard 5SE, Michigan, 1991–2020 normals: 667ft (203m)
They do not make me walk the floor<br />
|single line = Yes
Nor hammer on the doctor's door<br />
They deal in wheat and iron-ore<br />
My sons in Michigan


|Jan high F = 23.4
Oh! Tourist in the [[Pullman car]]<br />
|Feb high F = 26.1
(By Cook's or Raymond's plan)<br />
|Mar high F = 35.2
Forgive a parent's partial view<br />
|Apr high F = 47.6
But may be you have children too<br />
|May high F = 62.4
So let me introduce to you<br />
|Jun high F = 71.7
My sons in Michigan
|Jul high F = 76.2
|Aug high F = 75.2
|Sep high F = 67.6
|Oct high F = 54.0
|Nov high F = 40.6
|Dec high F = 29.7
|year high F =


|Jan mean F = 14.3
==Education==
|Feb mean F = 15.7
Rudyard Area Schools is a Class D school system, including the areas of nearby [[Trout Lake Township, Michigan|Trout Lake]], [[Kincheloe, Michigan|Kincheloe]], and some of [[Dafter Township, Michigan|Dafter]].
|Mar mean F = 22.9
|Apr mean F = 36.5
|May mean F = 49.7
|Jun mean F = 58.9
|Jul mean F = 63.4
|Aug mean F = 62.5
|Sep mean F = 55.6
|Oct mean F = 43.8
|Nov mean F = 33.1
|Dec mean F = 21.9
|year mean F =


|Jan low F = 5.1
Their mascot is the [[bulldog]], and their school colors are orange and black. They are currently part of the Straits Area Conference.
|Feb low F = 5.3
|Mar low F = 10.5
|Apr low F = 25.4
|May low F = 37.0
|Jun low F = 46.1
|Jul low F = 50.6
|Aug low F = 49.8
|Sep low F = 43.6
|Oct low F = 33.5
|Nov low F = 25.6
|Dec low F = 14.0
|year low F =


|precipitation colour = green
===Sports achievements===
|Jan precipitation inch = 2.13
The school's cross country program achieved a great deal of success under former coach Alan Jarvie. The boys' varsity team won the U.P. Division 2 Championship during their 2009 season,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mhsaa.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=wwhPBHn9ExU%3d&tabid=143|title=2009 UP Cross Country Finals|website=Mhsaa.com|accessdate=2017-09-10}}</ref> and finished runner-up to Stephenson during the 2010 season. The girls' varsity finished runner-up in 2009, and followed with their own U.P. Division 2 Championship in 2010.<ref>[http://www.mhsaa.com/LinkClick.aspxfileticket=FpkCEyxagXg=&tabid=143] {{dead link|date=September 2017}}</ref> They also earned a Championship title in 2011, making them the first team in school history to win back-to-back Championships.
|Feb precipitation inch = 1.60
|Mar precipitation inch = 1.88
|Apr precipitation inch = 2.93
|May precipitation inch = 2.68
|Jun precipitation inch = 2.94
|Jul precipitation inch = 3.25
|Aug precipitation inch = 3.52
|Sep precipitation inch = 3.73
|Oct precipitation inch = 4.40
|Nov precipitation inch = 3.13
|Dec precipitation inch = 2.38
|year precipitation inch =


|Jan snow inch = 20.8
In 1982, led by running back Tony Ceccacci, the varsity football team reached the MHSAA finals, losing to Mendon.
|Feb snow inch = 14.7
|Mar snow inch = 10.3
|Apr snow inch = 7.7
|May snow inch = trace
|Jun snow inch = trace
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
|Sep snow inch = trace
|Oct snow inch = 1.0
|Nov snow inch = 11.7
|Dec snow inch = 17.8
|year snow inch =


|source 1 = NOAA<ref name = NOAA1>
In 1997, the varsity boys basketball team finished the season 0-20.
{{cite web
|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00207188&format=pdf
|title = Rudyard 5SE, Michigan 1991-2020 Monthly Normals
|access-date = December 20, 2023
}}
</ref>
|source 2 = XMACIS (2012-2020 snowfall)<ref name = XMACIS>
{{cite web
|url = https://xmacis.rcc-acis.org/
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|title = xmACIS
|access-date = December 20, 2023
}}
</ref>
}}


==Communities==
In 2007, the varsity boys baseball team made it to the MHSAA semi-finals, losing 6-3 to Reading High School.
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*'''Dryburg''' was a station on the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad. It had a post office from 1903 until 1943.<ref>Walter Romig, ''Michigan Place Names'', p. 163, [[Wayne State University Press]], {{ISBN|978-0814318386}}</ref>
In 2009, the varsity boys basketball team won districts (St. Ignace and Manistique) and regionals (Houghton and Gwinn), but lost in the quarterfinal game to eventual state runner-up Suttons Bay. The game was played at Lake Superior State University.

In 2012, the varsity boys baseball team made it to the MHSAA semi-finals, but lost to Grosse Pointe University Liggett.

In 2015, the varsity boys baseball team once again made it to the state semi-finals, where they lost to Centreville High School.

==Geography==
Rudyard Township is located in south-central Chippewa County on the [[Upper Peninsula of Michigan]]. It is bordered to the south by [[Mackinac County, Michigan|Mackinac County]]. [[Interstate 75]] crosses the township, with access to Rudyard village from Exit 373. From the exit, I-75 leads north {{convert|22|mi}} to [[Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan|Sault Ste. Marie]] and south {{convert|29|mi}} to [[St. Ignace, Michigan|St. Ignace]] on the [[Straits of Mackinac]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|233.2|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|232.2|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.1|km2|disp=flip}}, or 0.46%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,315 people, 491 households, and 370 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 14.6 per square mile (5.6/km²). There were 671 housing units at an average density of 7.5 per square mile (2.9/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 88.97% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.30% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 5.48% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.61% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.23% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.41% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.13% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,315 people, 491 households, and 370 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 14.6 per square mile (5.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 671 housing units at an average density of 7.5 per square mile (2.9/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the township was 88.97% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.30% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 5.48% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.61% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.23% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.41% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.13% of the population.


There were 491 households out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.08.
There were 491 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.08.


In the township the population was spread out with 30.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
In the township the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $37,000, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $20,893 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $15,941. About 5.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $37,000, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $20,893 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $15,941. About 5.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.


==Communities==
==Notable people==
*[[Bernice Steadman]], American aviator and member of the [[Mercury 13]].
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*[[John Petersen (musician)|John Petersen]], drummer for [[The Beau Brummels]] and [[Harpers Bizarre]].
*'''Dryburg''' was a station on the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad. It had a post office from 1903 until 1943.<ref>Walter Romig, ''Michigan Place Names'', p. 163, [[Wayne State University Press]], {{ISBN|978-0814318386}}</ref>
*[[Gary McDowell]], Michigan State Representative.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://rudyardtownship.org/ Rudyard Township official website]
*[http://rudyardtownship.org/ Rudyard Township official website]
*[http://sun.lssu.edu/~dsavoie/ Excerpts from ''Tales of Rudyard As Told by the Folks''], published in 1922 and reprinted by the Rudyard Lion's Club in 1973
*[https://web.archive.org/web/19970323183558/http://sun.lssu.edu/~dsavoie/ Excerpts from ''Tales of Rudyard As Told by the Folks''], published in 1922 and reprinted by the Rudyard Lion's Club in 1973


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[[Category:Townships in Chippewa County, Michigan]]
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Latest revision as of 13:39, 14 September 2024

Rudyard Township, Michigan
Civil township
Nickname: 
"Snowy Owl Capital of Michigan"
Motto: 
Small but Friendly
Location within Chippewa County
Location within Chippewa County
Rudyard Township is located in Michigan
Rudyard Township
Rudyard Township
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 46°12′55″N 84°38′11″W / 46.21528°N 84.63639°W / 46.21528; -84.63639
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyChippewa
Government
 • SupervisorBarry Davis
Area
 • Total
90.0 sq mi (233.2 km2)
 • Land89.7 sq mi (232.2 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2)
Elevation
676 ft (206 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,289
 • Density14/sq mi (5.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49780 (Rudyard)
Area code906
FIPS code26-70220[1]
GNIS feature ID1627015[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Rudyard Township (/ˈrʌd.jərd/ RUDD-yərd) is a civil township of Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,289.[3] In 2023, Rudyard Township was designated the "Snowy Owl Capital of Michigan".[4][5]

History

[edit]

Rudyard is an unincorporated community within the township located on M-48, near I-75. The community was originally named "Pine River". However, because there was already another town in Michigan with that name, it was changed in 1890 to Rudyard. The name was suggested by Frederick Douglas Underwood, an executive with the Soo Line Railroad, because of his great admiration for Rudyard Kipling.

Rudyard Kipling wrote back to Mr. Underwood, in reference to the naming of the towns of Rudyard and Kipling, Michigan.[6]

Geography

[edit]

Rudyard Township is in south-central Chippewa County on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is bordered to the south by Mackinac County. Interstate 75 crosses the township, with access to Rudyard village from Exit 373. From the exit, I-75 leads north 22 miles (35 km) to Sault Ste. Marie and south 29 miles (47 km) to St. Ignace on the Straits of Mackinac.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 90.0 square miles (233.2 km2), of which 89.7 square miles (232.2 km2) is land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2), or 0.46%, is water.[7]

Climate

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Climate data for Rudyard 5SE, Michigan, 1991–2020 normals: 667ft (203m)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 23.4
(−4.8) 		26.1
(−3.3) 		35.2
(1.8) 		47.6
(8.7) 		62.4
(16.9) 		71.7
(22.1) 		76.2
(24.6) 		75.2
(24.0) 		67.6
(19.8) 		54.0
(12.2) 		40.6
(4.8) 		29.7
(−1.3) 		50.8
(10.5)
Daily mean °F (°C) 14.3
(−9.8) 		15.7
(−9.1) 		22.9
(−5.1) 		36.5
(2.5) 		49.7
(9.8) 		58.9
(14.9) 		63.4
(17.4) 		62.5
(16.9) 		55.6
(13.1) 		43.8
(6.6) 		33.1
(0.6) 		21.9
(−5.6) 		39.9
(4.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 5.1
(−14.9) 		5.3
(−14.8) 		10.5
(−11.9) 		25.4
(−3.7) 		37.0
(2.8) 		46.1
(7.8) 		50.6
(10.3) 		49.8
(9.9) 		43.6
(6.4) 		33.5
(0.8) 		25.6
(−3.6) 		14.0
(−10.0) 		28.9
(−1.7)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.13
(54) 		1.60
(41) 		1.88
(48) 		2.93
(74) 		2.68
(68) 		2.94
(75) 		3.25
(83) 		3.52
(89) 		3.73
(95) 		4.40
(112) 		3.13
(80) 		2.38
(60) 		34.57
(879)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 20.8
(53) 		14.7
(37) 		10.3
(26) 		7.7
(20) 		trace trace 0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		trace 1.0
(2.5) 		11.7
(30) 		17.8
(45) 		84
(213.5)
Source 1: NOAA[8]
Source 2: XMACIS (2012-2020 snowfall)[9]

Communities

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  • Dryburg was a station on the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad. It had a post office from 1903 until 1943.[10]

Demographics

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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,315 people, 491 households, and 370 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.6 per square mile (5.6/km2). There were 671 housing units at an average density of 7.5 per square mile (2.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 88.97% White, 0.30% African American, 5.48% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 4.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population.

There were 491 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,000, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $20,893 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,941. About 5.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rudyard Township, Michigan
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "Rudyard is now the snowy owl capital of Michigan". The Sault News. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  5. ^ "RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE RUDYARD TOWNSHIP THE SNOWY OWL CAPITAL OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN" (PDF). Rudyard Township. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  6. ^ University of Michigan Libraries (January–February 1924). "Michigan Twins". Michigan Library Bulletin. 15.
  7. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Rudyard township, Chippewa County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  8. ^ "Rudyard 5SE, Michigan 1991-2020 Monthly Normals". Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  9. ^ "xmACIS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  10. ^ Walter Romig, Michigan Place Names, p. 163, Wayne State University Press, ISBN 978-0814318386
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