Welcome to Homestead Township

Homestead Township is a rural area in the northeast part of Benzie County. It has the quaint Village of Honor within it, which is home to the National Coho Salmon Festival nestled on US-31. It also has the beautiful Platte River not only running through Honor but most of the Township.

Homestead Township was established in 1864 and was a logging area at that time. Today it offers ample hunting and fishing to the sportsman, along with canoeing and kayaking for those that choose that type of sport. It has a section of the Betsie Valley Trail running through the southeast end of the Township and for those that enjoy the winter sports; there is snowmobiling and cross country skiing.

Homestead Township is 12 miles from the harbor town of Frankfort and Lake Michigan to the west. The city of Traverse City is 25 miles to the east for those who would like a bit of city. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 20 miles to the northwest. The Township is home to the Platte River Fish Hatchery and the Cherry Bowl Drive-In, one of the last outdoor theaters left in the country. For those who would like to primitive camp Homestead offers two state parks, Veterans Memorial on US 31 and Goose Road State Park on Goose Road. Both parks are on the Platte River.

We hope you will come and check out all we have to offer.

Coming Events

CLEAN-UP DAY:
Date: May 22, 2010
Time: 8AM to 12 Noon
Where: Behind the Benzie County Road Commission.
Clean-Up Day Rules:
All garbage must be in sturdy bags. You must unload your own vehicles and to immediately pick up any loose materials caused by broken bags or overflow from your vehicles.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS ARE:
Appliances with Freon Chemicals, Toxics, Insecticides or Fertilizers
Car and truck tires Loose garbage, leaves, grass and brush
Auto parts and engines Paint and Thinners Used Oil
Old computers and monitors TV's and Other Electronic Equipment
Multiple loads of building materials (Only one load allowed)
Grandpa's Garage will once again be there for all metals and batteries.
Special Note: Tires WILL NOT be accepted
A 2009 tax bill may be used as proof of residency. Call the Homestead Hall 325-6772 with any questions.
Benzie County Recycling hosts hazardous waste, tires, styrofoam and electronic equipment at various location through out the summer. Call 882-0554 to get more information and schedule your appointment.