A unique community of citizens and officials working together: Superior Township is 36 square miles in area. It is bordered by Clark Road on the south and Joy Road on the north. The eastern border is Napier Road and the western border is roughly along Dixboro Road.
Population: The most recent census we have numbers for was in 2000 and showed a population of 10,740 people. As of July, 2007, the population is estimated at 12,989 people.
Township Hall Hours: We are open Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:30 p.m. The Treasurer's office is open 8:30-5:00 p.m. during December.
School Districts: There are four school districts in the Township: Willow Run, Ann Arbor, Plymouth-Canton and Ypsilanti.
Involved Citizens: Superior Township is known throughout Washtenaw County and the State for its active and involved citizens. Important volunteer groups include the Superior Land Conservancy (734-482-7414; P.O. Box 981024; Ypsilanti, MI 48198-1024 or the Fleming Creek Advisory Council (734-769-5971), the Huron River Watershed Council (734-769-5123), and the Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy . By joining, or by volunteering a small amount of your time, you can help keep our Township "Superior."
Superior Township's History: "The Township of Superior is particularly an agricultural district...unsurpassed in the fertility of its soil or the advantages of its watercourses..."Superior" is stamped upon its lands and is said to extend itself to the people and their homes."
This description appeared in the 1881 History of Washtenaw County, Michigan. The first lands in the Township were sold to settlers in the early 1820's by the Federal government. The Township remained a farming community for many years. The only permanent concentrated settlement was the Dixboro Village on the western edge of the Township.
In 1941, construction of the Willow Run bomber plant and the Willow Run airport began. Superior Township and surrounding communities experienced dramatic growth with the influx of war-time workers and their families. With the war housing, the Federal government constructed a sewer and water system in the area south of Geddes Road. When the war housing was later demolished, new subdivisions and apartments were built in the area served by the sewer and water system.
All areas of Superior Township have continued to grow, as the township's attractive to many people for its unique environment and proximity to services. Much agricultural land remains in Superior, and contributes to the rural nature of the community. Many historical buildings also add to the community's character. To find out about Superior Township roads and how they were named, click on ROADS. Other interesting historic information about early Superior Township can be found at First Purchasers of Land in Superior Township, Superior Township Post Office History, and Superior Township Tax Assessment Roll of 1840.
Superior Township Today: Superior Township is a diverse community, proud of its heritage and looking forward to its future.
The involvement of citizens is important. Citizens contribute their talents, skills and ideas to help preserve and improve the quality of life, and to help prioritize and achieve Township goals. Resident surveys and resident participation at the Township Board and Planning Commission meetings tell us what residents like best about the Township: The rural atmosphere and natural features.
Your Township government must address many issues--from public safety to land uses and budgets--and we are always conscious of how much value residents place on the quality of life we enjoy, and our special environment.
