Shiawassee County

Shiawassee County is a county located in the United States, specifically in the state of Michigan, and is part of the Lansing-East Lansing Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is named after the Shiawassee River, which flows through it, and is home to several notable cities, including Owosso, Corunna, and Durand. Shiawassee County is situated near several major highways, including Interstate 69 and U.S. Route 23, and is close to the cities of Lansing, Michigan, Flint, Michigan, and Detroit. The county is also near the Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron, and is part of the Great Lakes region.

Geography

Shiawassee County is located in the central part of Michigan, and is bordered by several counties, including Saginaw County, Genesee County, Livingston County, and Ingham County. The county has a total area of 541 square miles, and is home to several lakes, including Torrey Lake and Van Norman Lake. The Shiawassee River flows through the county, and is a tributary of the Saginaw River, which flows into the Saginaw Bay. The county is also near the Michigan State University campus, and is close to the cities of East Lansing, Michigan and Okemos, Michigan. Shiawassee County is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources's Southern Michigan region, and is near the Pinckney Recreation Area and the Waterloo Recreation Area.

History

Shiawassee County was founded on September 10, 1822, and was named after the Shiawassee River, which was named after the Ojibwe word for "swan". The county was originally part of the Michigan Territory, and was later part of the Wisconsin Territory before becoming part of the state of Michigan. The county was home to several notable events, including the Treaty of Saginaw, which was signed in 1819 between the United States government and the Ojibwe tribe. Shiawassee County is also near the Sojourner Truth historic site, which commemorates the life of the famous abolitionist and women's rights activist. The county is part of the National Register of Historic Places, and is home to several historic sites, including the Curwood Castle and the Owosso Downtown Historic District.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, Shiawassee County has a population of approximately 68,000 people, and is part of the Lansing-East Lansing Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county has a diverse population, with a mix of European Americans, African Americans, and Native Americans. The county is home to several notable institutions, including the Shiawassee County Health Department and the Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office. Shiawassee County is also near the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and the University of Michigan-Flint. The county has a strong economy, with major industries including manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. Shiawassee County is part of the Midwest region, and is near the cities of Chicago, Illinois and Cleveland, Ohio.

Communities

Shiawassee County is home to several communities, including the cities of Owosso, Corunna, and Durand. The county is also home to several townships, including Bennington Township, Michigan, New Haven Township, Michigan, and Owosso Township, Michigan. Shiawassee County is near the villages of Vernon, Michigan and Moran, Michigan, and is part of the Greater Lansing area. The county is also near the Michigan International Speedway and the Birch Run Premium Outlets. Shiawassee County is home to several festivals and events, including the Owosso Festival of the Arts and the Shiawassee County Fair.

Government

Shiawassee County is governed by a board of commissioners, which is composed of seven members elected by the people. The county is also home to several other government agencies, including the Shiawassee County Clerk's Office and the Shiawassee County Treasurer's Office. Shiawassee County is part of the Michigan Senate and the Michigan House of Representatives, and is represented by several notable politicians, including Senator Gary Peters and Representative Dan Kildee. The county is also near the Michigan State Capitol building and the Supreme Court of Michigan.

Economy

Shiawassee County has a strong economy, with major industries including manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. The county is home to several major employers, including the General Motors plant in Owosso and the Memorial Healthcare system. Shiawassee County is also near the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The county is part of the Great Lakes region, and is near the Port of Detroit and the Soo Locks. Shiawassee County is home to several small businesses and entrepreneurs, and is part of the Michigan Small Business Development Center network. The county is also near the University of Michigan and the Michigan State University research corridors. Category:Michigan counties