Macomb, Michigan, United States

🇺🇸 Macomb Township is a civil township within Metro Detroit in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the most-populated civil township in the state of Michigan and the third most-populated township in the state.

Communities • Macomb (or Macomb Corners) is located in the north-west part of the township on Romeo Plank Road at 25 Mile Road, near the Middle Branch of the Clinton River. • Meade is located in the north-east portion of the township on the boundary with Ray Township at 26 Mile Road and North Avenue. • Waldenburg is located in the central portion of the township a few miles south of Macomb on Romeo Plank Road and the Clinton River, chiefly in the 22 Mile Road area.

History The early founders of Macomb Township arrived in the early 19th century in search of flat and fertile farmland, like that near the Clinton River. Many of these early settlers were of German descent, and the German influences remain today. The Township of Macomb was officially approved by the Legislative Council on March 7, 1834.

The township was named in honor of General Alexander Macomb, who was a highly decorated veteran of the War of 1812; his successful mercantile family owned most of Macomb County at one time.

Macomb Township was also a large part of the lumber and logging industry of Southeast Michigan in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Logs would be transported south from Wolcott Mill in Ray Township, down the Middle Branch Clinton River to sawmills. This route became known as Romeo Plank, and is the name of the modern-day road that runs down the same route.

Macomb Township experienced significant growth during the period of 2000–2008, boasting a 48% increase in population.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.34 square miles (94.12 km²), of which 36.23 square miles (93.84 km²) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km²) (0.30%) is water.

Education The public school districts that serve residents of Macomb Township are Chippewa Valley Schools, L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, New Haven Community Schools and Utica Community Schools. For public library services, the Township is served by the Clinton-Macomb Public Library district.

Media The township's flagship newspaper is the Macomb Township Chronicle.