A Storied History

Sherman Township is a civil township located in Iosco County, Michigan, in the United States. The township was organized in 1877.

The first European settlement in the area now known as Sherman Township was established in 1865, when a group of lumbermen from Bay City, Michigan, arrived to begin logging operations. The township grew rapidly in the late 1800s and early 1900s as the timber industry expanded, and numerous sawmills were established in the area.

In the early 1900s, the timber industry began to decline, and many of the sawmills in the area closed. The township’s population declined as a result, and many residents moved away in search of work elsewhere.

National City is an unincorporated community in the township at 44°14′03″N83°43′24″W. The settlement began as a flag station on the Bay City and Alpena Railroad in 1884. It was at first called “Emery Junction”, a junction between branches on the Detroit and Mackinac Railway located just west of the present National City. A post office named Emery Junction was established on March 21, 1904, with Quincy Martin as the first postmaster. In 1925, the National Gypsum Company opened a quarry nearby, and the name of the post office was changed to National City in 1926. The National City post office, with ZIP code 48748, provides service to a portion of Sherman Township, as well as to another discontinuous area in Grant, Plainfield, Wilber, and Tawas townships to the north

Today, Sherman Township is primarily a rural area with a small population. The township is home to a number of small businesses, including farms, and  recreational areas.

Throughout its history, Sherman Township has been known for its natural beauty, with rolling hills, forests, and numerous lakes and rivers. The township is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for fishing, hunting, hiking, and other recreational activities.