Clare County, County administration center in Central Michigan, US
Clare County extends across 575 square miles of land in Michigan, containing a mix of agricultural fields, forests, and numerous lakes throughout its territory.
The Michigan Legislature established the county in 1840 as Kaykakee County, named after a Sauk Indian Chief, before renaming it to Clare County in 1843.
The county maintains multiple public parks, recreation areas, and trail systems where residents participate in outdoor activities throughout all four seasons.
The county connects major transportation routes through US Highway 10, US Highway 127, M-61, and M-18, facilitating travel across the central Michigan region.
The Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District operates specialized education programs serving both counties with technical and vocational training opportunities.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1840
Capital city: Harrison
Shares border with: Roscommon County, Isabella County, Gladwin County, Midland County, Mecosta County, Osceola County, Missaukee County
Website: http://clareco.net
GPS coordinates: 43.99000,-84.84000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:11
Soaring Eagle Waterpark
42.9 km
South Higgins Lake State Park
50.4 km
Au Sable State Forest
55 km
North Higgins Lake State Park
58.7 km
Mitchell State Park
56.2 km
Dead Stream Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
43.4 km
Mount Pleasant Downtown Historic District
43.2 km
Cadillac-Soo Lumber Company 3
52.9 km
Charles T. Mitchell House
53.3 km
Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
42.6 km
Cadillac Public Library
53.3 km
Michigan Condensed Milk Factory
43.1 km
Frank J. Cobbs House
52.9 km
Eggleston School
36.9 km
George and Martha Hitchcock House
17.2 km
Elks Temple Building
53.2 km
Cobbs and Mitchell Building
53 km
Masonic Temple Building
53.4 km
Clare Downtown Historic District
19.9 km
Sherman City Union Church
34.9 km
Doughty House
43.1 km
The Sweeney House
43.4 km
Ball Road-Little Salt Creek Bridge
57.4 km
Kelly/Shorts Stadium
46.3 km
Cobbs and Mitchell Mill No 1 Historical Marker
52.9 km
Cadillac Wexford Public Library
53.1 km
Missaukee County Historical Society Museum
49.4 km
Missaukee County Veterans Memorial Park
48.5 kmReviews
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