Upcoming Community Event
Garfield Township Fire Department Fundraiser
Welcome
Garfield Township was organized on October 19, 1886, becoming the twelfth township of Bay County. At the time of organization, the township was created from the western half of Fraser Township, township north 16, of range 3 east.
Garfield Road was the earliest constructed road in the township. Constructed of stone, it was durable and contributed to the development of the township's interior. Early post offices were located at Tebo and Crump.
Crump, named after Congressman R.O. Crump, became the largest and busiest community in Garfield Township, with many sawmills located there. The Kawkawlin River and major railroad lines were close by for hauling timber to mills where the wood was shaped and turned into a variety of domestic products.
Original Petitioners
- J.M. Reichard
- Charles Fischer
- Fred Schoof
- J. Lourim
- Jacob Dardas
First Township Officers
The first township election was held April 4, 1887.
- Elof Johnson, Supervisor
- Joseph H. Waldron, Clerk
- Charles Johnson, Treasurer
- Erick Erickson and James Potter, School Inspectors
Historical Population
- 1880: 301 residents
- 1894: 1,444 residents
- 1900: 1,656 residents
- 2000: 1,775 residents
