Established 1845, Geneva Township Hall remains a steadfast pillar of our community’s enduring legacy. As the heart of local governance, we are committed to providing transparent administrative functions that empower every resident. Our mission is built on the foundation of service, striving to maintain a resource-rich environment where administrative leadership and community participation meet to ensure a vibrant future

for all.

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Many original families from the 1800s still live here today. We have three centennial farms that are part of our heritage.

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Geneva, originally a part of Lafayette township, in the division in 1837 was made a part of South Haven Township. Again in 1845 it was set off from that township as part of Columbia Township. 

Geneva Township can trace it’s origins to January 5, 1854, when by resolution of the board of supervisors of the county, it was detached from Columbia Township and organized as a township by itself under the name of Geneva Township. The first town meeting thereafter was held on the first Monday of April 1854, at the residence of Nathan Tubbs, at which twenty-two votes were polled and the first officers were chosen.

• Supervisor; Nathan Tubbs

• Clerk; Charles N. Hoag

• Treasurer; Philip M. Brooks

• Justices of the Peace; Eri Bennett

 

In the years that have followed since they first came together, Geneva Township has adapted to changes in society and expectation. This ability to grow and change has shown the belief that residents have maintained in their mission of service and the spirit of the community.
With ceremonies to celebrate its history, the residents of Geneva Township will remember the vision of many people and the hours and years of commitment that have brought the Township to this point. Fittingly, as they look to the past, they will also be casting an eye to the future and to the many ways in which Geneva Township will continue to reach out in our state.

(Text in part taken from State Of Michigan, Special Tribute to The Residents of Geneva Township, dated
December 1, 1999.)