Michigan's Free Encyclopedia. By Michiganders, For Michiganders http://www.michipedia.org/ 2026-06-02T18:32:25+00:00 http://www.michipedia.org/ http://www.michipedia.org/_media/wiki:logo.png text/html 2026-06-01T13:09:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:alcona_county?rev=1780319352&do=diff Alcona County [Alcona County, Michigan along the Lake Huron shoreline] Alcona County is a county located in northeastern Lower Michigan along the western shore of Lake Huron. Established in 1840 and organized in 1869, the county is known for its extensive forests, rivers, inland lakes, scenic coastline, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T10:35:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:alger_county?rev=1780310156&do=diff Alger County [Alger County, Michigan] Alger County is a county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Established in 1885 from a portion of Schoolcraft County, the county is located along the southern shore of Lake Superior and is known for its rugged coastline, forests, waterfalls, outdoor recreation opportunities, and protected natural areas. text/html 2026-06-01T16:14:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:allegan_county?rev=1780330441&do=diff Allegan County [Saugatuck Dunes State Park in Allegan County] Allegan County is a county located in the southwestern region of Michigan. Established in 1831 and organized in 1835, the county is known for its Lake Michigan shoreline, agricultural production, tourism industry, historic communities, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T13:10:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:alpena_county?rev=1780319405&do=diff Alpena County [Alpena County, Michigan along the Lake Huron shoreline] Alpena County is a county located in northeastern Lower Michigan along the western shore of Lake Huron. Established in 1840 and organized in 1857, the county is known for its maritime heritage, limestone formations, forests, inland lakes, and extensive Great Lakes shoreline. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T10:51:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:antrim_county?rev=1780311112&do=diff Antrim County [Antrim County, Michigan] Antrim County is a county in Northern Lower Michigan located along the eastern shore of Grand Traverse Bay. Known for its inland lakes, rolling hills, agricultural heritage, outdoor recreation, and scenic beauty, the county is a popular destination for tourism and year-round outdoor activities. text/html 2026-06-01T16:16:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:arenac_county?rev=1780330568&do=diff Arenac County [Arenac County shoreline along Saginaw Bay] Arenac County is a county located in the east-central region of Michigan. Established in 1883 from portions of Bay County and Iosco County, the county borders Saginaw Bay and is known for its forests, agricultural lands, recreational opportunities, and waterfront communities. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T10:36:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:baraga_county?rev=1780310204&do=diff Baraga County [Baraga County, Michigan] Baraga County is a county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Located along the southern shore of Lake Superior, the county is known for its forests, waterfalls, mining history, outdoor recreation, and strong ties to the region's Indigenous and Finnish heritage. text/html 2026-06-01T16:17:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:barry_county?rev=1780330627&do=diff Barry County [Historic Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan] Barry County is a county located in the southwestern portion of Michigan. Established in 1829 and organized in 1835, the county is known for its lakes, forests, agriculture, recreation, and historic communities. The county seat is Hastings, which serves as the governmental and economic center of the county. text/html 2026-06-01T16:18:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:bay_county?rev=1780330693&do=diff Bay County [Bay County Building and downtown Bay City] Bay County is a county located in the east-central region of Michigan. Established in 1857 from portions of Saginaw County, Midland County, and territory that later became part of Arenac County, the county surrounds much of the southwestern shoreline of Saginaw Bay. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T10:52:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:benzie_county?rev=1780311159&do=diff Benzie County [Benzie County, Michigan] Benzie County is a county in Northwestern Lower Michigan located along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. The county is known for its scenic shoreline, forests, inland lakes, outdoor recreation opportunities, and agricultural heritage. text/html 2026-06-01T16:19:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:berrien_county?rev=1780330751&do=diff Berrien County [St. Joseph and the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Berrien County] Berrien County is a county located in the southwestern corner of Michigan. Established in 1829 and organized in 1831, the county borders both Indiana and Lake Michigan, making it one of Michigan's most strategically important transportation, agricultural, and tourism regions. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T16:20:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:branch_county?rev=1780330825&do=diff Branch County [Branch County Courthouse in Coldwater, Michigan] Branch County is a county located in the south-central region of Michigan. Established in 1829 and organized in 1833, the county borders Indiana and is known for its agricultural productivity, numerous lakes, transportation history, and historic communities. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T16:22:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:calhoun_county?rev=1780330937&do=diff Calhoun County [Calhoun County Courthouse in Marshall, Michigan] Calhoun County is a county located in the south-central region of Michigan. Established in 1829 and organized in 1833, the county is known for its role in Michigan's early statehood era, transportation development, manufacturing history, and historic architecture. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T16:33:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:cass_county?rev=1780331623&do=diff Cass County [Cass County Courthouse in Cassopolis, Michigan] Cass County is a county located in the southwestern corner of Michigan. Established in 1829 and organized in 1831, the county borders Indiana and is known for its rich agricultural heritage, numerous lakes, Underground Railroad history, and early Black settlements. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T10:53:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:charlevoix_county?rev=1780311211&do=diff Charlevoix County [Charlevoix County, Michigan] Charlevoix County is a county in Northern Lower Michigan located along the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix. Known for its scenic coastline, resort communities, inland lakes, islands, and outdoor recreation opportunities, the county is one of Michigan's premier tourism destinations. text/html 2026-06-01T10:54:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:cheboygan_county?rev=1780311288&do=diff Cheboygan County [Cheboygan County, Michigan] Cheboygan County is a county in Northern Lower Michigan located along the shores of Lake Huron and the Straits of Mackinac. Known for its extensive waterways, forests, outdoor recreation opportunities, and maritime heritage, the county serves as a gateway to Michigan's northern inland lakes and Great Lakes shoreline. text/html 2026-06-01T10:37:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:chippewa_county?rev=1780310243&do=diff Chippewa County [Chippewa County, Michigan] Chippewa County is a county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and is the second-largest county by land area in the state. Located along the eastern edge of the Upper Peninsula, the county borders Lake Superior, Lake Huron, and the St. Marys River, and serves as a major center for transportation, tourism, education, government, and outdoor recreation. text/html 2026-06-01T16:34:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:clare_county?rev=1780331687&do=diff Clare County [Clare County Courthouse in Harrison, Michigan] Clare County is a county located in the central region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Established in 1840 and organized in 1871, the county is known for its forests, rivers, outdoor recreation, logging heritage, and central location within the state. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T16:35:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:clinton_county?rev=1780331758&do=diff Clinton County [Historic Clinton County Courthouse in St. Johns, Michigan] Clinton County is a county located in the central region of Michigan. Established in 1829 and organized in 1839, the county is known for its agricultural productivity, historic communities, educational institutions, and proximity to the state capital. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T10:59:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:crawford_county?rev=1780311551&do=diff Crawford County [Crawford County, Michigan] Crawford County is a county in Northern Lower Michigan known for its forests, rivers, outdoor recreation opportunities, and central location within the state's northern region. The county is often referred to as the “Heart of the North text/html 2026-06-01T10:38:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:delta_county?rev=1780310297&do=diff Delta County [Delta County, Michigan] Delta County is a county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Located along the northern shore of Lake Michigan's Little Bay de Noc, the county is a regional center for government, transportation, healthcare, tourism, forestry, and outdoor recreation. text/html 2026-06-01T16:37:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:dickinson_county?rev=1780331839&do=diff Dickinson County [Downtown Iron Mountain, the county seat of Dickinson County] Dickinson County is a county located in the western portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Established in 1891, it is the youngest of Michigan's 83 counties and was created during the height of the Upper Peninsula iron mining boom. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T16:38:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:eaton_county?rev=1780331908&do=diff Eaton County [Historic Eaton County Courthouse in Charlotte, Michigan] Eaton County is a county located in the south-central region of Michigan. Established in 1829 and organized in 1837, the county is known for its agricultural heritage, historic communities, manufacturing economy, and proximity to the state capital. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T10:59:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:emmet_county?rev=1780311598&do=diff Emmet County [Emmet County, Michigan] Emmet County is a county in Northern Lower Michigan located along the shores of Lake Michigan and the Straits of Mackinac. Known for its scenic coastline, resort communities, outdoor recreation, and maritime heritage, the county serves as one of Michigan's premier tourism destinations. text/html 2026-06-01T11:15:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:genesee_county?rev=1780312546&do=diff Genesee County [Genesee County, Michigan] Genesee County is a county in East-Central Michigan and one of the most populous counties in the state. Located along the Flint River, the county is known for its automotive heritage, manufacturing economy, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and role in the development of Michigan's industrial history. text/html 2026-06-01T16:40:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:gladwin_county?rev=1780332004&do=diff Gladwin County [Gladwin County Courthouse in Gladwin, Michigan] Gladwin County is a county located in the east-central region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Established in 1831 and organized in 1875, the county is known for its forests, rivers, outdoor recreation, logging heritage, and agricultural economy. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T10:39:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:gogebic_county?rev=1780310351&do=diff Gogebic County [Gogebic County, Michigan] Gogebic County is a county in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. Located along the Wisconsin border and the southern shore of Lake Superior, the county is known for its mining heritage, forests, waterfalls, winter recreation, and outdoor tourism. text/html 2026-06-01T11:00:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:grand_traverse_county?rev=1780311642&do=diff Grand Traverse County [Grand Traverse County, Michigan] Grand Traverse County is a county in Northwestern Lower Michigan located along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. The county is known for its scenic waterfront, thriving tourism industry, agricultural production, cultural institutions, and role as the economic center of Northern Michigan. text/html 2026-06-01T16:41:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:gratiot_county?rev=1780332103&do=diff Gratiot County [Gratiot County Courthouse in Ithaca, Michigan] Gratiot County is a county located in the central region of Michigan. Established in 1829 and organized in 1855, the county is known for its agricultural productivity, educational institutions, manufacturing sector, and central location within the Lower Peninsula. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T16:43:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:hillsdale_county?rev=1780332212&do=diff Hillsdale County [Historic Hillsdale County Courthouse in Hillsdale, Michigan] Hillsdale County is a county located in the south-central region of Michigan. Established in 1829 and organized in 1835, the county is unique as the only Michigan county that borders both Indiana and Ohio. The county seat and largest city is Hillsdale. Hillsdale County is known for its agricultural heritage, abolitionist history, historic communities, and educational institutions. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=… text/html 2026-06-01T10:40:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:houghton_county?rev=1780310414&do=diff Houghton County [Houghton County, Michigan] Houghton County is a county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Located within the historic Copper Country region along the Keweenaw Peninsula, the county is known for its mining heritage, engineering and technological innovation, higher education institutions, and outdoor recreation opportunities. text/html 2026-06-01T16:50:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:huron_county?rev=1780332654&do=diff Huron County [Lake Huron shoreline near Port Austin in Huron County] Huron County is a county located in Michigan's Thumb region along the shores of Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay. Created in 1840 and organized in 1859, the county is known for its extensive shoreline, agricultural productivity, maritime heritage, lighthouses, and outdoor recreation. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T11:17:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:ingham_county?rev=1780312634&do=diff Ingham County [Ingham County, Michigan] Ingham County is a county in South-Central Michigan and serves as the political center of the State of Michigan. The county is home to Lansing, the state capital, and East Lansing, home of Michigan State University. The county seat is Mason, while Lansing serves as the county's largest city and principal economic center. text/html 2026-06-01T16:51:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:ionia_county?rev=1780332718&do=diff Ionia County [Historic Ionia County Courthouse in Ionia, Michigan] Ionia County is a county located in the west-central region of Michigan. Established in 1831 and organized in 1837, the county is known for its agricultural productivity, correctional facilities, historic architecture, river valleys, and role in Michigan's early settlement period. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T13:04:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:iosco_county?rev=1780319077&do=diff Iosco County [Iosco County, Michigan along the Lake Huron shoreline] Iosco County is a county located in northeastern Lower Michigan along the western shore of Lake Huron. Established in 1840 and organized in 1857, the county is known for its extensive shoreline, forests, rivers, maritime heritage, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T10:41:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:iron_county?rev=1780310468&do=diff Iron County [Iron County, Michigan] Iron County is a county in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. Located along the Wisconsin border, the county is known for its iron mining heritage, forests, rivers, outdoor recreation, and small-town communities. The county seat is Crystal Falls, while text/html 2026-06-01T15:12:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:isabella_county?rev=1780326731&do=diff Isabella County [Isabella County, Michigan] Isabella County is a county located in the central portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Established in 1831 and organized in 1859, the county is known for its Indigenous heritage, higher education institutions, agricultural economy, and central location within the state. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T16:11:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:jackson_county?rev=1780330271&do=diff Jackson County [Jackson County Courthouse in Jackson, Michigan] Jackson County is a county located in the south-central region of Michigan. Established in 1829 and organized in 1832, the county has played a significant role in Michigan's political, industrial, transportation, and agricultural history. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T16:53:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:kalamazoo_county?rev=1780332786&do=diff Kalamazoo County [Downtown Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo County Courthouse] Kalamazoo County is a county located in the southwestern region of Michigan. Established in 1829 and organized in 1830, the county is one of Michigan's oldest organized counties. The county seat and largest city is Kalamazoo, a major center for education, healthcare, manufacturing, and research. text/html 2026-06-01T11:01:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:kalkaska_county?rev=1780311687&do=diff Kalkaska County [Kalkaska County, Michigan] Kalkaska County is a county in Northern Lower Michigan known for its forests, rivers, inland lakes, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural resources. Located in the heart of Northern Michigan, the county serves as a gateway to some of the state's most popular fishing, hunting, and trail systems. text/html 2026-06-01T11:11:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:kent_county?rev=1780312302&do=diff Kent County [Kent County, Michigan] Kent County is a county in Western Michigan and the fourth most populous county in the State of Michigan. Located along the Grand River, the county serves as a major center for commerce, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and culture. text/html 2026-06-01T10:41:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:keweenaw_county?rev=1780310512&do=diff Keweenaw County [Keweenaw County, Michigan] Keweenaw County is the northernmost county in the State of Michigan and the least populous county in the state. Located at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the county is known for its rugged Lake Superior shoreline, copper mining history, remote wilderness, and natural beauty. text/html 2026-06-01T16:54:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:lake_county?rev=1780332843&do=diff Lake County [Pere Marquette River near Baldwin in Lake County, Michigan] Lake County is a county located in the northwestern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Established in 1840 and organized in 1871, the county is known for its forests, rivers, outdoor recreation, fishing, hunting, and public lands. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T16:55:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:lapeer_county?rev=1780332915&do=diff Lapeer County [Historic Lapeer County Courthouse in Lapeer, Michigan] Lapeer County is a county located in the eastern region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Established in 1822 and organized in 1835, the county is known for its agricultural heritage, rolling countryside, historic communities, manufacturing sector, and proximity to the Detroit metropolitan area. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T11:02:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:leelanau_county?rev=1780311732&do=diff Leelanau County [Leelanau County, Michigan] Leelanau County is a county in Northwestern Lower Michigan located on the Leelanau Peninsula between Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Known for its scenic shoreline, vineyards, orchards, historic communities, and outdoor recreation opportunities, the county is widely regarded as one of Michigan's premier tourism destinations. text/html 2026-06-01T16:09:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:lenawee_county?rev=1780330198&do=diff Lenawee County [Lenawee County Courthouse in Adrian, Michigan] Lenawee County is a county located in the southeastern region of Michigan. Established in 1822 and organized in 1826, the county is part of the historic Raisin River watershed and serves as an important agricultural, educational, and manufacturing center in southern Michigan. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T16:56:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:livingston_county?rev=1780332980&do=diff Livingston County [Historic Livingston County Courthouse in Howell, Michigan] Livingston County is a county located in southeastern Michigan. Established in 1833 and organized in 1836, the county is known for its rapidly growing population, high quality of life, extensive park systems, lakes, and proximity to both text/html 2026-06-01T10:42:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:luce_county?rev=1780310561&do=diff Luce County [Luce County, Michigan] Luce County is a county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Located along the southeastern shore of Lake Superior, the county is known for its forests, waterfalls, wilderness areas, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural landscapes. text/html 2026-06-01T10:43:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:mackinac_county?rev=1780310608&do=diff Mackinac County [Mackinac County, Michigan] Mackinac County is a county in Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula. Situated along the Straits of Mackinac between Lakes Michigan and Huron, the county is known for its historical significance, tourism industry, island communities, forests, and transportation infrastructure. text/html 2026-06-01T11:10:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:macomb_county?rev=1780312216&do=diff Macomb County [Macomb County, Michigan] Macomb County is a county in Southeast Michigan and one of the most populous counties in the state. Located northeast of Detroit, the county is known for its manufacturing base, defense industry, suburban communities, transportation infrastructure, and waterfront access to Lake St. Clair. text/html 2026-06-01T12:53:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:manistee_county?rev=1780318419&do=diff Manistee County [Manistee County, Michigan] Manistee County is a county located in northwestern Lower Michigan along the eastern shoreline of Lake Michigan. Established in 1840 and organized in 1855, the county is known for its extensive forests, rivers, dunes, beaches, maritime heritage, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T10:45:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:marquette_county?rev=1780310701&do=diff Marquette County [Marquette County, Michigan] Marquette County is the largest county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula by population and one of the largest by land area. Located along the southern shore of Lake Superior, the county serves as the economic, educational, healthcare, and cultural center of the Upper Peninsula. text/html 2026-06-01T12:52:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:mason_county?rev=1780318356&do=diff Mason County [Mason County, Michigan] Mason County is a county located in western Michigan along the eastern shoreline of Lake Michigan. Established in 1840 and organized in 1855, the county is known for its extensive shoreline, forests, inland lakes, maritime heritage, and tourism industry. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T15:07:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:mecosta_county?rev=1780326479&do=diff Mecosta County [Mecosta County, Michigan] Mecosta County is a county located in the west-central portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Established in 1840 and organized in 1859, the county is known for its forests, rivers, lakes, educational institutions, and historical ties to Michigan's lumber industry. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T10:48:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:menominee_county?rev=1780310937&do=diff Menominee County [Menominee County, Michigan] Menominee County is a county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula located along the Wisconsin border and the northern shore of Green Bay. The county is known for its forestry industry, manufacturing sector, agricultural production, maritime heritage, and outdoor recreation opportunities. text/html 2026-06-01T16:57:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:midland_county?rev=1780333038&do=diff Midland County [Downtown Midland and the Tridge over the Tittabawassee River] Midland County is a county located in the east-central region of Michigan. Established in 1831 and organized in 1850, the county is known for its chemical industry, corporate headquarters, educational institutions, river systems, and contributions to science and technology. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T11:02:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:missaukee_county?rev=1780311770&do=diff Missaukee County [Missaukee County, Michigan] Missaukee County is a county in Northern Lower Michigan known for its forests, lakes, agricultural heritage, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Located in the north-central portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the county is characterized by rural communities, natural resources, and year-round recreational activities. text/html 2026-06-01T16:58:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:monroe_county?rev=1780333103&do=diff Monroe County [Historic Monroe County Courthouse and downtown Monroe, Michigan] Monroe County is a county located in southeastern Michigan along the shores of Lake Erie. Established in 1817 and organized in 1818, it is the second-oldest county in Michigan and one of the earliest centers of European settlement in the state. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T16:59:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:montcalm_county?rev=1780333160&do=diff Montcalm County [Montcalm County Courthouse in Stanton, Michigan] Montcalm County is a county located in the central-western region of Michigan. Established in 1831 and organized in 1850, the county is known for its agricultural production, inland lakes, recreational opportunities, and historic communities. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T13:19:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:montmorency_county?rev=1780319994&do=diff Montmorency County [Montmorency County, Michigan] Montmorency County is a county located in northeastern Lower Michigan. Established in 1840 and organized in 1881, the county is known for its extensive forests, inland lakes, rivers, wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T17:00:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:muskegon_county?rev=1780333239&do=diff Muskegon County [Downtown Muskegon and Muskegon Lake] Muskegon County is a county located in western Michigan along the eastern shoreline of Lake Michigan. Established in 1859, the county is known for its maritime heritage, manufacturing industry, tourism economy, extensive shoreline, and historical significance in Michigan's lumber era. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T15:00:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:newaygo_county?rev=1780326050&do=diff Newaygo County [Newaygo County, Michigan] Newaygo County is a county located in the western portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Established in 1840 and organized in 1851, the county is known for its forests, rivers, lakes, outdoor recreation, and historical connections to Michigan's lumber industry and Indigenous heritage. text/html 2026-06-01T11:09:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:oakland_county?rev=1780312155&do=diff Oakland County [Oakland County, Michigan] Oakland County is a county in Southeast Michigan and one of the most populous and economically significant counties in the United States. Located immediately north of Detroit, the county is known for its strong economy, advanced manufacturing sector, corporate headquarters, educational institutions, technology industries, and affluent suburban communities. text/html 2026-06-01T17:02:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:oceana_county?rev=1780333340&do=diff Oceana County [Silver Lake Sand Dunes along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Oceana County] Oceana County is a county located in western Michigan along the eastern shoreline of Lake Michigan. Established in 1840 and organized in 1855, the county is known for its fruit production, agricultural economy, Lake Michigan shoreline, sand dunes, forests, and tourism industry. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T17:04:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:ogemaw_county?rev=1780333448&do=diff Ogemaw County [Ogemaw County Courthouse in West Branch, Michigan] Ogemaw County is a county located in the northeastern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Established in 1840 and organized in 1875, the county is known for its forests, rivers, outdoor recreation, logging heritage, and access to northern Michigan's natural resources. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T10:49:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:ontonagon_county?rev=1780310998&do=diff Ontonagon County [Ontonagon County, Michigan] Ontonagon County is a county in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. Located along the southern shore of Lake Superior, the county is known for its wilderness landscapes, forests, rivers, waterfalls, mining history, and outdoor recreation opportunities. text/html 2026-06-01T17:05:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:osceola_county?rev=1780333525&do=diff Osceola County [Downtown Reed City, the county seat of Osceola County] Osceola County is a county located in the north-central region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Established in 1840 and organized in 1859, the county is known for its forests, agricultural lands, outdoor recreation, railroad heritage, and central location within northern Michigan. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T13:22:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:oscoda_county?rev=1780320130&do=diff Oscoda County [Oscoda County, Michigan] Oscoda County is a county located in northeastern Lower Michigan. Established in 1840 and organized in 1881, the county is known for its vast forests, rivers, wildlife habitat, public lands, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T11:03:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:otsego_county?rev=1780311822&do=diff Otsego County [Otsego County, Michigan] Otsego County is a county in Northern Lower Michigan known for its forests, rolling hills, outdoor recreation opportunities, and winter sports industry. Located in the heart of Northern Michigan, the county serves as a major tourism destination and is widely recognized for its ski resorts and recreational amenities. text/html 2026-06-01T17:06:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:ottawa_county?rev=1780333588&do=diff Ottawa County [Grand Haven Lighthouse and the Lake Michigan shoreline in Ottawa County] Ottawa County is a county located in western Michigan along the eastern shoreline of Lake Michigan. Established in 1831 and organized in 1837, the county is one of Michigan's most populous and economically significant counties. The county seat is Grand Haven, while text/html 2026-06-01T13:19:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:presque_isle_county?rev=1780319943&do=diff Presque Isle County [Presque Isle County, Michigan along the Lake Huron shoreline] Presque Isle County is a county located in northeastern Lower Michigan along the western shore of Lake Huron. Established in 1840 and organized in 1871, the county is known for its rugged shoreline, historic lighthouses, limestone resources, forests, inland lakes, and maritime heritage. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T11:04:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:roscommon_county?rev=1780311872&do=diff Roscommon County [Roscommon County, Michigan] Roscommon County is a county in Northern Lower Michigan known for its extensive forests, inland lakes, outdoor recreation opportunities, and rich natural resources. The county is a major destination for boating, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and tourism throughout all four seasons. text/html 2026-06-01T17:08:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:saginaw_county?rev=1780333691&do=diff Saginaw County [Downtown Saginaw and the Saginaw River] Saginaw County is a county located in east-central Michigan. Established in 1822 and organized in 1835, the county is one of Michigan's oldest counties and has played a major role in the state's Indigenous, agricultural, lumber, manufacturing, and transportation history. The county seat and largest city is text/html 2026-06-01T17:13:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:sanilac_county?rev=1780333985&do=diff St. Joseph County [Historic St. Joseph County Courthouse in Centreville, Michigan] St. Joseph County is a county located in south-central Michigan along the border with Indiana. Established in 1829 and organized in 1830, the county is known for its agricultural productivity, manufacturing sector, inland lakes, historic communities, and transportation corridors. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T10:51:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:schoolcraft_county?rev=1780311069&do=diff Schoolcraft County [Schoolcraft County, Michigan] Schoolcraft County is a county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Located along the northern shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, the county is known for its vast forests, wilderness areas, lakes, rivers, and outdoor recreation opportunities. text/html 2026-06-01T17:15:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:shiawassee_county?rev=1780334116&do=diff Shiawassee County [Historic Shiawassee County Courthouse in Corunna, Michigan] Shiawassee County is a county located in central Michigan. Established in 1822 and organized in 1837, the county is known for its agricultural productivity, historic communities, river systems, railroad heritage, and role in Michigan's early settlement period. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T17:09:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:st_clair_county?rev=1780333778&do=diff St. Clair County [Blue Water Bridge spanning the St. Clair River between Michigan and Ontario] St. Clair County is a county located in eastern Michigan along the international border between the United States and Canada. Established in 1820 and organized in 1821, it is one of Michigan's oldest counties and serves as a major transportation, maritime, industrial, and agricultural center. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T17:11:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:st_joseph_county?rev=1780333891&do=diff St. Joseph County [Historic St. Joseph County Courthouse in Centreville, Michigan] St. Joseph County is a county located in south-central Michigan along the border with Indiana. Established in 1829 and organized in 1830, the county is known for its agricultural productivity, manufacturing sector, inland lakes, historic communities, and transportation corridors. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T16:12:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:start?rev=1780330364&do=diff Counties of Michigan Michigan is divided into 83 counties, each serving as an important unit of local government and regional identity. Counties administer courts, public records, elections, law enforcement, public health services, and numerous other governmental functions. text/html 2026-06-01T17:16:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:tuscola_county?rev=1780334203&do=diff Tuscola County [Tuscola County Courthouse in Caro, Michigan] Tuscola County is a county located in the central portion of Michigan's Thumb of Michigan. Established in 1822 and organized in 1850, the county is known for its productive agricultural economy, historic communities, manufacturing sector, and role as one of Michigan's leading farming regions. The county seat is text/html 2026-06-01T11:16:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:washtenaw_county?rev=1780312590&do=diff Washtenaw County [Washtenaw County, Michigan] Washtenaw County is a county in Southeast Michigan known for its educational institutions, research activity, healthcare systems, technology sector, and historical significance. The county is home to the City of Ann Arbor, one of the nation's leading centers for higher education and innovation. text/html 2026-06-01T11:07:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:wayne_county?rev=1780312067&do=diff Wayne County [Wayne County, Michigan] Wayne County is the most populous county in the State of Michigan and serves as the historic center of the state's industrial, economic, and cultural development. Located in Southeastern Michigan along the Detroit River and Lake Erie, the county is home to the City of text/html 2026-06-01T11:06:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://www.michipedia.org/counties:wexford_county?rev=1780312016&do=diff Wexford County [Wexford County, Michigan] Wexford County is a county in Northern Lower Michigan known for its forests, lakes, outdoor recreation opportunities, and role as a regional center for commerce and transportation. Located in the northwestern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the county serves as a gateway to Northern Michigan and is home to a diverse economy supported by tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, and natural resources.