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.
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Wednesday Office Hours - 9:00 am
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Thursday Office Hours - 12:00 pm
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Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm
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Wednesday Office Hours - 9:00 am
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7Friday, July 7th
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9Sunday, July 9th
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Township Board Meeting - 7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm
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Wednesday Office Hours - 9:00 am
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17Monday, July 17th
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Election Commission Meeting - 7:30 am
7:30 am - 8:00 am
Township Office Purpose of meeting is to approve election inspectors and set date for public accuracy test.
Board of Review - 8:00 am
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Township Office Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Election Commission Meeting - 7:30 pm
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Township Office Purpose of meeting is to approve election inspectors and set date for public accuracy test.
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Wednesday Office Hours - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Thursday Office Hours - 12:00 pm
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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24Monday, July 24th
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Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm
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Wednesday Office Hours - 9:00 am
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31Monday, July 31st
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Tuesday Office Hours - 12:00 pm
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Public Accuracy Test - 8:00 am
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Township Office Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of the law. This test is for the August 8 Special Election.
Wednesday Office Hours - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Planning Commission Meeting - 7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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4Friday, August 4th
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Clerk Extra Office Hours - 7:00 am
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Township Office The Clerk will be in the office to issue and receive Absent Voter Ballots.
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