Marathon Township

Marathon Township Marathon Township in Michigan History of Marathon Township
Early History
Marathon Township was named for the famous Greek battlefield. Horace N.

Organized in 1839, the township was named by Silas D. McKeen who ran a saw mill and who was a member of the Michigan Legislature. The first town (now called township) meeting was held on the first day of April 1839, at the home of Abijah Willey. This was two years after Michigan joined the Union of the United States of America. Only 12 men were available for the 20 township offices. Lathrop was el

ected first supervisor, S.D. McKeen was clerk, and Martin Volentine collector. Volentine said he never took any money in 1839 and 1840 except what turned out to be a bogus silver dollar. Early Finances
The next meeting S.D. McKeen was moderator and Richard Bronson, Abraham Hollenbeck, Andrew McArthur and Alonzo Davis were inspectors of the election. The first business was the appropriation of $250.00 for improvement of highways. The sum of $5.00 was voted for wolf bounty. Aaron Rood was the first man to enter a land claim. He took out his claim Novermber 25, 1836. There was a great deal of pine in the township at the time and it was for years more noted for lumbering than for farming. Source
This information was given to the Marathon Township Board by Ilah Nicholes wife of township sexton Bert Nichols, mother of Bob Nichols, former sexton, and was read at the 1989 annual meeting of the Marathon Township Board, which was the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of Marathon Township. In October 1987, the community along with the Marathon Township Board and the State of Michigan celebrated their 150th birthdays.

DNR FREE FISHING WEEKEND!June 13-14, 2026Details here:
06/03/2026

DNR FREE FISHING WEEKEND!
June 13-14, 2026
Details here:

Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan's premier outdoor activities, Michigan fishing, for FREE!

Today!
05/30/2026

Today!

2026 SPRING CLEAN UP IS HERE!!
Saturday MAY 30 from 11-3 pm
Marathon township residents only. Must show ID

05/27/2026

Marathon Township
4575 Pine St
Columbiaville, MI 4842
PO Box 457
Phone: 810.793.2002 Fax:810.793.8844

Marathon Township Planning Commission
Notice of Public Hearing

Marathon Township Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on June 15, 2026, at the Columbiaville Community Center at 4620 Water Street, Columbiaville, MI 48421. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall consider the following:

Introduction to Battery Storage Ordinance
and
Amendments to the zoning ordinance: Article 19 Solar Farms

Requested by: Planning Commission

Members of the public are invited to attend if they wish. A copy of the proposed Zoning Ordinance can be viewed at the Marathon Township Hall during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Anyone wishing to comment on this request but who is unable to attend the meeting may send their written comments and should be received by 12 p.m. (noon) on June 15, 2026, and addressed to the to Marathon Township Planning Commission, 4575 Pine Street, PO Box 457, Columbiaville, MI 48421. Individuals needing special services to fully participate should contact Township Clerk, Michelle Coultas at (810) 793-2002 at least five (5) days prior to the hearing date.

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - we will post a make up day soon!
05/16/2026

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - we will post a make up day soon!

05/11/2026
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
04/23/2026

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

04/09/2026

***May 13, 2026 regular board meeting has been RESCHEDULED to May 20, 2026***

04/09/2026

The Marathon Township
Planning Commission

will be holding a meeting
for Solar Amendments
and the Master Plan
on
Monday, April 20, 2026
@
6:00pm
@
Marathon Township Hall
4575 Pine Street
Columbiaville, MI 48421

2026 SPRING CLEAN UP IS HERE!!Saturday MAY 30 from 11-3 pmMarathon township residents only. Must show ID
04/01/2026

2026 SPRING CLEAN UP IS HERE!!
Saturday MAY 30 from 11-3 pm
Marathon township residents only. Must show ID

04/01/2026

The Marathon Township
Planning Commission

will be holding a meeting
for private road site plan approval
on
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
@
6:00pm
@
Marathon Township Hall
4575 Pine Street
Columbiaville, MI 48421

Address

Columbiaville, MI
48421

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18107932002

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