Lee Township History

Home to over 4,400 residents, Lee Township has several thriving small businesses, friendly rural neighborhoods, churches, and parks. School Districts include Bullock Creek School District, Meridian Public Schools, and Breckenridge Community Schools.

Residential/Agriculture is the largest developed land use in Lee Township. This classification is a combination of land area used for crops or pastures, as well as orchard facilities, livestock, and Residential-Single Family, which is for areas with single-family dwellings and accessory structures. Most of the residential land is in small tracts and subdivisions along road frontages throughout the Township.

Our Community Churches are represented by Faith Wesleyan Church, Floyd Church of God, and Midland Missionary. They are the primary churches that hold religious services for their congregations and they do welcome the community.

Lee Township has two cemeteries available for the community. One is a Township-operated Cemetery which is available to all Township residents. It is located on South Nine-Mile Road, just north of Chippewa River Road. The other is Midland Memorial Gardens which is an independent business, located on M-30 just north of West Olson Road.

Lee Township Fire Department: The Township also has a highly trained & dedicated volunteer Fire Department. The Fire Department is continually training & updating personnel and equipment to provide our residents with the best services possible. The Fire Barn is centrally located on the corner of S. 9 Mile Rd. & W. Prairie Rd.

Lee Township’s Cemetery, Lee Township Park, Splash Pad, and Lee Fire Department are all centrally located in the Township and all are less than a one-half mile apart.

Lee Township has much to offer in recreational activities. There are two rivers flowing through the Township, drawing fishermen, canoeists, and kayakers. The rivers provide some of the finest nature trips with an abundance of birds and wildlife; they are ideal for photographers or simply allowing nature lovers to revel in the serenity of nature as it unfolds. In autumn, there is also a special view of the changing colors of the leaves reflected on the water’s surface. Chippewa Nature Center has built the latest barrier-free design Kayak and Canoe Launch platform on the Chippewa River, allowing for easy entry and exit from the river’s edge. There is ample hard surface for parking and walkways with barrier-free accommodations. Manitou Park is yet another access to the Chippewa River. It is in a natural setting, offering walkways to the river. It provides a quiet getaway from more populated recreational areas.

You can find the Lee Township Park at the intersection of S. 9 Mile and Prairie Rd. It offers one of the largest manufactured playground sets in Midland County and surrounding areas. There are two barrier-free pavilions with picnic tables that can accommodate a total of 170 people. There are also two horseshoe pits, basketball hoops, and two baseball diamonds. It is also home to the Splash Pad which is a very popular attraction. Accommodations include barrier-free restrooms. These additions have been made possible by the generous grants from local Foundations. This has turned out to be a great asset for Lee Township and its children, providing a positive influence for the future.