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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, April 9, at 6:30 p.m.

SPECIAL NOTICE - Board of Review will meet March 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and March 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

SPECIAL NOTICE - Property Taxes: As of March 1st, 2025 the Township Treasurer can no longer accept any 2024 property tax payments. Please contact the Manistee County Treasurer for the current amount due. The County Treasurer can be reached at 231-723-3173.

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.