![]() ![]() One hundred and thirty-three years later in 1972, the residents of Pittsfield Township voted to become a charter township, at which time, our community became known, as it is today, as "Pittsfield Charter Township." This name was retained until Mawhen it was changed to "Pittsfield Township" by act of the Michigan State Legislature. The Sixth Legislative Council of the Territory of Michigan passed the Act enabling the organization of the "Township of Pitt" on March 7, 1834. The Township was originally named Pitt Township for William Pitt, Earl of Chatham. By 1830, the land had been divided between Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Saline Townships. The population consisted of mostly immigrants from eastern states such as New York and Pennsylvania. This area, once part of Wayne County, became Ann Arbor Township in 1827. Most of this area has been annexed by the City of Ann Arbor. This land is located in what is now Section 10 of the Township section 10 is located between Platt and Stone School Roads, bordered by Packard Road on the north and Ellsworth Road on the south. Noyes made the first purchase of the federal land that would later become Pittsfield Township. ![]()
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