 right|200px|thumb|street scene in the village ada township () is a general law township within kent county, michigan. developed around a fur trading post of the late 18th century, since the 20th century, the township has become an upscale suburb of grand rapids. as of the 2010 census, the township population was 13,142. ada is the corporate home of alticor and its subsidiary companies quixtar and amway. == communities == ada also known as ada village, is an unincorporated community within the township on m-21 twelve miles east of grand rapids. rix robinson built a trading post near present-day ada in 1821 and made the first land purchase here in 1833. a post office
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