[3] Bennington Township is the center of population of the state of Michigan.

[4] The township was established in 1838 and was named after Bennington, Vermont, which was the former home of the first settlers in the area.

[5] The first government land purchase was made by Samuel Nichols, Israel Parsons and Benjamin Powers in 1835.

[5] At a location called Hartwellville, the first store was opened by Giles Tucker.

On December 13, 1848, a post office was opened in Bennington village with first postmaster Benjamin Davis.

Alton was 8/10 of a mile west of Morrice Road on Grand River Trail.

12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.