Area Information
Delta Township is located on the west side of the greater Lansing Capital Region and is more than 35
square miles. It is located mid-way between Detroit and Grand Rapids. Access to Delta Township is
easy, with entrance to three major highways; Interstates 96, I69 and I496. Capital City Airport is
located just north of the Township's borders. The Township is in close proximity of Michigan State
University and is home to Lansing Community College's West Campus.
Delta Township's terrain is relatively flat with several beautiful parks and trails located throughout the township. Several ponds, streams, and wetlands can be found throughout the township as well.
1835 First settler in Delta Mills, Erastus Ingersol bought 800 acres
1836 First United States Post Office was established in Delta Mills
1841 City of Grand River was platted which is now known as the Delta Mills area
1956
Delta Township's Fire Station #1 was constructed at the northwest corner of the Canal/West Saginaw
intersection.
1963 A ½ million gallon elevated water storage tank was built.
1965 Our Wastewater Treatment Plant was constructed
1969 The Lansing Mall opened with 67 stores
1973 The Metro Ice Arena opened on Elmwood Road.
1999 Delta Township erected a 250-foot telecommunications tower on the north side of Administration Drive.
2001 The Township constructed a new water tower at the Millett/I-96 intersection
2003 The new Delta Township Fire Station #1 opened in June.
Resources, Delta Township, Wikipedia
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