Community

We are happy that you have stopped in to look around. We are a full service community providing for the 10,792 citizens of the township. We provide those essential services that provide for a high quality of life.

Feel free to explore the various operations. I am sure you will see our strong commitment to the activities we provide.

We are a small township with a big heart. We have a strong sense of community pride and it shows.

We would love to have you come visit our area and enjoy the hometown charm of our community. We would love to have you move here, start a business, or simply enjoy our parks and attractions.

We stand ready to serve you and to assist in any endeavor you would like to explore with us. Please feel free to call or write. We will get back to you with any additional help we can provide.

Thanks again for stopping by.

History

Port Huron Charter Township, in St Clair County was established in 1827.

On April 12, 1827. by the Michigan territorial legislature the township was formed. The territory of St Clair county split into all that part of said county containing the surveyed townships six, seven, eight nine, in ranges thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, east of the principle meridian, be a township by the name of Desmond, and the first township meeting be held at Fort Gratiot.

The original name of Desmond Township lasted until 1837, when the post office changed the name to Port Huron Township

Port Huron Township has the distinction of being the first township created in St. Clair County.

The Longfellow Engine & Thrasher was manufactured in Port Huron Township in 1913.
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