Fairfield Township

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In 1844 Fairfield Township was established in Lenawee County, Michigan.   Located on the southern border of the county it contains forty-two square miles.  Several unincorporated communities exist in Fairfield Township including Jasper, Ridgeville, Weston (originally known as Oakford), and Fairfield (originally known as Baker’s Corners).

In the 1800’s Fairfield became dominant in the dairy industry.  The Fairfield Cheese Factory, opening in 1866, was the first cheese factory in Michigan.  The name was changed to the Rufus Baker Cheese Factory, and with the joining of then son, E.L. Baker the name was changed to Rufus Baker & Son, and later to Rufus Baker & Company   with the joining of L. Ladd. With the dairy industry prospering Samuel Horton also opened a cheese factory and the Fairfield Creamery was established on the south end of the township.  Fairfield Township was a significant contributor to the cheese and butter industry in this area.

A depot was built in Weston for the Canada Central Railroad in 1872.  Freight and livestock were shipped to and from the farmers and merchants.  Through consolidation of several railroads the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway was created.  This system also passed through Fairfield Township with depots in Jasper and Weston.

George B. Horton introduced the grange to Lenawee County.  The purpose of the grange was to bring the famers together to discuss the best approaches to farming in their region.  Local, state, and national granges developed.  Activities such as square dances, picnics, and fairs allowed the families of the farmers to socialize.  George Horton served as the subordinate Master of the grange for more than twenty years. 

Agriculture continues to be the main industry throughout Fairfield Township. 

Our History

THIS WEEKS

OFFICE HOURS

Week of Jan 26th

  • Tuesday, January 28th - Tuesday Office Hours

  • Wednesday, January 29th - Wednesday Office Hours

  • Thursday, January 30th - Thursday Office Hours

UPCOMING EVENTS

CALENDAR

January 2025

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Sunday, December 29th
Monday, December 30th

Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Wednesday, January 1st

Thursday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Friday, January 3rd
Saturday, January 4th
Sunday, January 5th
Monday, January 6th

Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Thursday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Friday, January 10th
Saturday, January 11th
Sunday, January 12th

Township Board Meeting - 7:00 pm

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Thursday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Friday, January 17th
Saturday, January 18th
Sunday, January 19th
Monday, January 20th

Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Thursday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Friday, January 24th
Saturday, January 25th
Sunday, January 26th
Monday, January 27th

Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Budget Workshop - 5:30 pm

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Township Office
1023 Pine St
Jasper, MI 49248
517-436-6400
The Township Board will meet to work on the 2025-2026 Budget

Thursday Office Hours - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Friday, January 31st
Saturday, February 1st