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Brown Township

Brown Township is a civil township located in rural Manistee County, Michigan. The township was organized in 1855 and has a total area of 36.2 square miles. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Brown Township has a population of approximately 750 residents and a density of 18 people per square mile. The Big Manistee River runs through the heart of Brown Township which makes the area a sportsman’s paradise. In addition to the Big Manistee its tributaries Bear Creek and Chief Creek, Brown Township is positioned close to Lake Michigan fishing and beaches, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, and easy access to the Manistee National Forest and Manistee River State Game Area.

• NOTICES •

SPECIAL NOTICE - Next Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m.

SPECIAL NOTICE - Property Taxes: Summer property taxes are accruing interest and are still to be paid to the township through February 28th. Call the treasurer for current amount due. Winter property taxes are due February 14th. After February 14th, interest and penalty will be added. Office hours to pay in person are February 14th and 28th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brown Township Hall, other times available by appointment. Call 231-676-0431 or email treasurerbrowntownship@yahoo.com if you have questions.

Regular Board Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at Brown Township Hall (unless posted otherwise).
Household refuse is collected on the first and third Saturdays of the month at the Brown Township Hall. More information Click Here.
Brown Township participates in the Manistee County Recycles program. For more information Click here.