Heritage through our Ancestors

Armes, Caney Basome

Golf Courses

Island Hills Golf Club

Local History

Thomas W. Langley became the first settler, building a tavern here in 1831.  Columbia Lancaster built the first home on land which the proprietors had given him for services rendered.  Its plat was recorded on November 17, 1831, and 15 days later made the county seat.  First incorporated as a village in 1837.  Named from its location in the county. 

Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

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