Owosso

Owosso is a town in Shiawassee County located between Flint and Michigan's capital, situated along the Shiawassee River. The downtown area features historic buildings, shops, and restaurants along the main street, with the river running through the community.

The settlement took its name from Chief Wosso of the Ojibwe people and became a city in 1859 under Judge Amos Gould's leadership from New York. This founding period shaped its development as the region's administrative and trade center.

The Curwood Castle, now a museum, displays the personal collections and works of author James Oliver Curwood who lived here. The space reflects the town's connection to early 20th-century literary life.

The town is served by intercity bus lines for regional travel and has a local airport with lighted runways for private aircraft. The downtown area is walkable, with main attractions and shops located close together for easy exploration.

Dr. John B. Barnes and his wife Sophronia King Barnes operated an Underground Railroad station from their home starting in 1842. This hidden history reveals the town's role in the resistance to slavery during the 1800s.

Location: Shiawassee County

Elevation above the sea: 222 m

Website: https://ci.owosso.mi.us

GPS coordinates: 42.99778,-84.17667

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:03