About Us:

On July 22, 1782 David Zeisberger and his followers founded the first settlement in Clinton Township. He described the site of "New Gnadenhutten" in his diary, "founded on this side of the river a fine place to lay out a town on a height ... between the river and the height, there are many springs with many separate little brooks that flow into the river and have exceedingly good water. The land on the site of the town is so sandy ... the lowlands are very rich with heavy timber. We chose this place before all others for our town site ... heavily laden boats can go even to the fork, a half-mile higher up ... and canoes can go much further. We are glad and thankful to have found such a good and healthy a spot for a town site nothing was lacking. We found traces that long ago an Indian town must have stood on this place."

Clinton Township has many old cemeteries, some dating back to the middle 1800's. In each lie people who played a part in developing this area, along with many historical figures. In Clinton Grove Cemetery there is a veteran buried there from every war this country has ever been involved in. A leisure walk through any one of them is like taking a step back into Clinton and Macomb history. Each marker has it's own unique story.

In 1996, we can claim the tittle of the most populated township in the state. We have had an average increase in residential homes of 300-400 per year since 1990. Our township offices are located on land adjacent to the "Old Canal". In these pleasant surroundings, we respond to our residents in a number of ways. We have a Senior Center, Parks and Recreation sponsor year round activities for young and old. The DPW maintains the ball fields, soccer fields, volley ball court and many other township facilities. The gazebo is available for weddings and a host of free summer concerts. Our cultural exchange with Japan will blossom with the gift of a garden to help enhance the pond that graces out entrance to the Township Center.