Chippewa County, County in eastern Upper Peninsula, Michigan, United States
The county extends over 2,698 square miles and includes both Lake Superior and Lake Huron shorelines, with 42 percent of its surface covered by water.
Established on December 22, 1826, this county received its name from the Ojibwe Native American people who inhabited the region before European settlement.
The Munuscong Bay section attracts numerous hunters and bird watchers throughout the year, particularly during duck migration seasons.
The county seat of Sault Ste Marie connects to major transportation routes including Interstate 75 and houses the Chippewa County International Airport.
Drummond Island, part of Chippewa County, makes this region one of only two United States counties with shores touching two different Great Lakes.
Location: Michigan
Inception: December 22, 1826
Capital city: Sault Ste. Marie
Shares border with: Mackinac County, Luce County, Manitoulin District, Presque Isle County
Website: http://chippewacountymi.gov
GPS coordinates: 46.32000,-84.52000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
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Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge
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Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
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Whitefish Point Light
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Sault Ste. Marie Canal
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