Dafter was founded as a lumber settlement. It was given a post office named "Stevensburgh" in January 1879, with George Stevens as the first postmaster.
The name of the post office was changed to Dafter, after the township, in July 1893. It was a station on the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad.
If you are interested in looking at the Township Parcel Map, please click the image below. It can be searched by address using the looking glass and by parcel number using the binoculars.
For Information Call (906) 632-1579
TOWNSHIP OF DAFTER
NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
The Dafter Township Board will hold a public hearing
on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025 – 2026
at the Dafter Township Hall, 2926 W. 10 Mile Rd.
Dafter, MI on March 25, 2025 at 6:30 P.M.
The Property tax millage rate proposed to be levied
to support the proposed budget will be a subject of hearing.
A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the office
of the Clerk, 2926 W. 10 Mile Road, Dafter MI. Phone 906-632-1579.
All events will be at the Dafter Township Hall