Grant Township is a peaceful community with open space and rural charm
Grant Township is a tight-knit agricultural community about 4 miles west of Lake Huron. A civil township of fewer than 2,000 people, Grant Township is named in honor of Union Army general Ulysses S. Grant and has several miles of open fields, farmland and wooded forests. “We’re a family-oriented community with open space and farm preservation,” says Bill Deater, who has served as township supervisor for over 20 years. “It’s the peace and tranquility of living in the country.” With a local park, three school districts and homes with plenty of acreage, Grant Township is a place that blends rural living with scenic landscapes.
Farms and ranches on spacious lots with barns and oak trees
Ranch-style and farmhouse-style homes make up a large portion of Grant Township’s real estate market, many of which sit on at least 2-acre lots. Older homes are spaced out along country roads that have oak and pine trees running alongside them, and many farms and ranches have crop fields and cattle grazing on their land. Some houses come with fireplaces and basements, while other properties can have their own ponds and pole barns. One-story dwellings that are less than 2,000 square feet range between $185,000 and $330,000, while some chalets, log cabins, split-level properties and Craftsman homes can range from $365,000 to $630,000.
A township park with sports fields and a playground
The community has a park next to the township hall that was built in 2002. “It’s probably one of the best parks in the county,” Deater says. “It has a quarter-mile walking path, pickleball courts and a great playscape for the kids.” Small events usually take place at one of the park’s two pavilions, and Little League games are held at the baseball diamond. Many people enjoy kayaking in Black River to the west, while others take their boats out to go swimming and fishing in Lake Huron.
Three educational systems with school choice
Grant Township is served by three different school districts, all of which offer school choice to residents. One of those, Yale Public Schools, has a B-plus on Niche. Yale Elementary teaches kindergarten through fifth grade and has an A-minus on Niche. Yale Junior High also earns an A-minus and is one of the top-rated middle schools in St. Clair County. Yale High School offers dual enrollment and advanced placement courses and earns a B-minus.
Nearby interstates and highways to Port Huron
Residents who live in the community are car-dependent since there’s no dedicated metro or rail service. While there are no major highways in the township itself, Interstate 69 is just south of the community, and M-25 runs along the coastline to the east. Both roads lead to Port Huron 18 miles southeast, which has the closest 24-hour hospital in McLaren Port Huron. Detroit Metropolitan Airport is around 90 miles away and has commercial flights with American, Southwest and United Airlines.
Jeddo General Store and an apple orchard
The township used to have two general stores in the community. While the Blaine General Store has since closed and is currently up for sale, the Jeddo General Store remains in service and offers snacks, drinks and gas. The Property Farms and McCallum's Orchard is also located within the township and has a bakery that offers apple cider donuts and slushies. Many people will drive over 10 miles away to go grocery shopping at Vinckier Foods in Yale or Jeff’s Marketplace in Croswell.
Heritage Days at Grant Township Park
Every August, the township hosts Heritage Days at the park, a family-friendly event featuring live music, kids’ activities and a cookout led by the volunteer fire department. “It’s basically a fun night for families,” Deater says. “We have old cars and tractors brought in, a petting zoo and a small tractor pull for the kids.”
