Charlevoix County, County in Northern Michigan, United States
Charlevoix County spans across 1,390 square miles, including 974 square miles of water bodies and 416 square miles of land along Lake Michigan.
The region transformed from Keskkauko County in 1840 to Charlevoix County in 1843, named after Jesuit missionary Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix.
The Odawa tribe maintains two reservations within the county boundaries, preserving Native American traditions and connections to the land.
The Ironton Ferry connects both sides of Lake Charlevoix since 1876, while US Highway 31 provides access to multiple destinations along Lake Michigan.
Lake Charlevoix, encompassing 17,200 acres and 56 miles of shoreline, divides the county into two distinct sections.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1869
Capital city: Charlevoix
Shares border with: Mackinac County, Antrim County, Cheboygan County, Otsego County, Schoolcraft County, Leelanau County, Emmet County
Website: https://charlevoixcounty.org
GPS coordinates: 45.47000,-85.46000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:26
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