Michigan Counties

Up in the northernmost part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula sits Cheboygan County. It borders Lake Huron to the northeast with inland lakes.

Chippewa County sits at the eastern edge of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, bordering two of the Great Lakes. It’s a land of wild beauty.

Michigan’s Lower Peninsula holds a hidden gem in Clare County. This rural part of the Mitten State sits in the middle near Detroit.

Clinton County sits in the heart of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, just north of Lansing. It has farmland, forests, and friendly communities.

Crawford County is in the northern part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It’s where nature takes center stage and plenty of forests.

Delta County is on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on the shores of Lake Michigan. It’s shaped like a triangle as “delta” means triangle in Greek.

In the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, you’ll find Dickinson County. It’s a place where the outdoors reign supreme.

Eaton County sits in the heart of southern Michigan, just west of the state capital Lansing. The county’s named after John Eaton.

Up in the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, you’ll find Emmet County. The county seat, Petoskey, is famous for its unique stones.

Michigan’s fifth-largest county sits in the middle of the mitten. Genesee County is home to busy Flint and other quiet rural towns.

Michigan’s Lower Peninsula hides a gem in its northeastern region: Gladwin County. This rural area boasts over 30 lakes and two major rivers.

Gogebic County is up in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. It’s a place where nature rules, lakes are a plenty, and hikers thrive.

Grand Traverse County is in the north of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It’s a place where cherry orchards meet pristine beaches.

Michigan’s heartland holds Gratiot County. It’s located in the middle of the Lower Peninsula, about an hour north of Lansing.

Hillsdale County is in Michigan’s southern tier, just a stone’s throw from the Ohio and Indiana borders. It has rolling hills and farmland.