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Rockland Township, Michigan

Rockland Township is a civil township of Ontonagon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 226 at the 2020 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 93.82 square miles (242.99 km), of which 92.75 square miles (240.22 km) is land and 1.07 square miles (2.77 km) (1.14%) is water.

Communities

Notable people

  • Jack Carkeek, a famous pro wrestler of the late 19th century, was born in Rockland.
  • Joseph G. Pinten, Roman Catholic bishop, was born in Rockland.

References

  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockland Township, Michigan
  3. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockland, Michigan
  5. ^ Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockland Post Office
  7. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Victoria, Michigan
  8. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Victoria Post Office (historical)

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