Clare County, County administration center in Central Michigan, US
Clare County is an administrative division in Central Michigan covering approximately 575 square miles with agricultural lands, forests, and numerous lakes scattered throughout. The landscape shows a mix of farming areas alongside wooded regions and water bodies that characterize the terrain.
The Michigan Legislature established the county in 1840 as Kaykakee County, named after a Sauk Indian Chief. The current name was adopted in 1843.
The county maintains multiple public parks, recreation areas, and trail systems where residents participate in outdoor activities throughout all four seasons.
US Highway 10, US Highway 127, M-61, and M-18 connect different parts of the county and allow passage through the region. These roads provide the main routes for those traveling across the area.
The Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District operates specialized education programs serving both counties with technical and vocational training opportunities.
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