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Columbia Township was formed in 1845. 

There are several different soils and terrain's in Columbia, making for good farming.  Blueberries and fruit such as apples, cherries, and peaches are abundant in the township.

Although lumbering was the principal occupation of the people in earlier years, most of the lumber has been taken, leaving several nice woods in the township which keep the deer at a high number.

There are thirteen lakes in the township. The Black River also flows through Columbia. In earlier days the river was one of the main waterways used by the Pottawattami Indians and the early settlers. The land around the lakes was wet and considered pretty worthless in early days. Today, it is some of the most expensive property in the Township and homes and subdivisions are around most of the lakes.

Two railroads were in Columbia Township. Both of these tracks were opened in 1870. The Kalamazoo and South Branch of the Michigan Central Railroad which ran east and west and which is no longer used. Also The Chicago and Michigan Lake Shore which is now the Chesapeake and Ohio and runs from Chicago to Grand Rapids.

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1990 Census Data

Labor Force Status and Employment Characteristics

Income and Poverty Status in 1989

Housing Characteristics

2000 Census Data 

We will add 2000 Census data as soon as it becomes available.  Did you know that State Shared Revenue payments to municipalities in Michigan depends in part upon population?  Columbia Township receives approximately $80 per year for each man, woman, and child.  Contrast this with approximately $160 per year for person in the City of Detroit.