Otsego County, Administrative county in northern Michigan, US
Otsego County spans across 526 square miles of Michigan territory, containing 370 lakes and extensive forest areas in its boundaries.
The county, established in 1840 as Okkuddo County, received its current name in 1843, drawing inspiration from a similarly named county in New York.
The name Otsego originates from Native American language, potentially meaning 'place of the rock' or 'meeting place' in Mohawk Iroquoian.
The county seat of Gaylord serves residents through government offices, courts, and the Gaylord Herald Times newspaper, published twice weekly since 1875.
An EF3 tornado struck the county seat of Gaylord on May 20, 2022, affecting the downtown area and causing substantial changes to the local infrastructure.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1875
Capital city: Gaylord
Shares border with: Cheboygan County, Crawford County, Montmorency County, Oscoda County, Charlevoix County, Kalkaska County, Antrim County
Website: http://otsegocountymi.gov
GPS coordinates: 45.02000,-84.61000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:51
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