[3] It is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is located about 15 miles (24 km) east of the city of Grand Rapids.

The first post office as established on August 12, 1837 but was soon discontinued on November 1, 1837.

The nearby Alton post office was relocated and renamed Vergennes from June 11, 1900 until December 31, 1909.

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,611 people, 1,142 households, and 970 families residing in the township.

There were 1,209 housing units at an average density of 34.8 per square mile (13.4/km2).

11.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.