====== Michigan Places ======

Michigan is home to a diverse range of communities, from major metropolitan centers and historic industrial cities to rural townships, coastal villages, and island communities.

This section of Michipedia documents Michigan's cities, villages, townships, counties, unincorporated communities, and notable geographic locations.

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===== Browse by Category =====

* [[cities:start|Cities]]
* [[villages:start|Villages]]
* [[townships:start|Townships]]
* [[counties:start|Counties]]
* [[communities:start|Unincorporated Communities]]
* [[islands:start|Islands]]
* [[regions:start|Regions]]
* [[historic_places:start|Historic Places]]

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===== Featured Place =====

**Mackinac Island**

Located in the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Island is one of Michigan's most recognizable destinations. Known for its preserved Victorian architecture, horse-drawn transportation, and strategic role in Great Lakes history, the island remains one of the state's most visited historic locations.

[[places:mackinac_island|Read Article →]]

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===== Major Cities =====

* [[places:detroit|Detroit]]
* [[places:grand_rapids|Grand Rapids]]
* [[places:warren|Warren]]
* [[places:sterling_heights|Sterling Heights]]
* [[places:lansing|Lansing]]
* [[places:ann_arbor|Ann Arbor]]
* [[places:flint|Flint]]
* [[places:kalamazoo|Kalamazoo]]
* [[places:saginaw|Saginaw]]
* [[places:traverse_city|Traverse City]]

[[cities:start|View All Cities →]]

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===== Counties of Michigan =====

Michigan consists of **83 counties**, ranging from large urban population centers to remote forested and agricultural regions.

[[counties:start|Browse Michigan Counties →]]

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===== Regions of Michigan =====

* Upper Peninsula
* Northern Lower Michigan
* West Michigan
* Mid-Michigan
* Southeast Michigan
* Thumb Region
* Southwest Michigan
* Straits of Mackinac Region

[[regions:start|Explore Regions →]]

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===== Recently Added Places =====

* [[places:mackinac_island|Mackinac Island]]
* [[places:interlochen|Interlochen]]
* [[places:traverse_city|Traverse City]]
* [[places:sault_ste_marie|Sault Ste. Marie]]

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===== Related Topics =====

* [[geography:start|Geography]]
* [[history:start|History]]
* [[landmarks:start|Landmarks & Historic Sites]]
* [[transportation:start|Transportation]]
* [[culture:start|Arts & Culture]]

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Michipedia seeks to document every Michigan community—from the largest cities to the smallest villages—in order to preserve the historical and cultural record of the Great Lakes State.