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Ingham County, Michigan

Arbaugh's Department Store Building Ash Street-Sycamore Creek Bridge Bailey Buildings Brown-Price House Capital Bank Tower Central Methodist Episcopal Church Central School Courthouse Square Historic District Dodge Mansion Emery Houses Eustace Hall Federal Building First Baptist Church Franklin Avenue Presbyterian Church French, Walter H., Junior High School Genesee Street School Glaister, Richard and Deborah (Brough), House Goetsch-Winckler House Grand Trunk Western Rail Station/Lansing Depot Ingham County Courthouse Knapp, J.W., Company Building Lansing Artillery Michigan National Guard Armory Lansing Downtown Historic District Lansing Woman's Club Building Maple Grove Cemetery Masonic Temple Building Masonic Temple Building Merrylees-Post House Michigan Central Railroad Mason Depot Michigan Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Company Building Michigan School for the Blind Michigan State Capitol Michigan State Medical Society Building Moon, Darius B., House Moores, J.H., Memorial Natatorium Mutual Building Nice, Philip, House North Lansing Historic Commercial District Ottawa Street Power Station Penfil Apartments Prudden Wheel Company Building Pulver Brothers Filling Station Raynor, John, House Smith-Turner House Somerville Barn St. Katherine's Chapel St. Mary Cathedral State Office Building Stockbridge Town Hall Strand Theatre and Arcade Union Depot Westside Neighborhood Historic District Williamston Downtown Historic District
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Ingham County, Michigan has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Potawatomi and Ojibwe, who used the land for hunting and gathering. European settlement began in the early 1830s, with the arrival of pioneers who established small farming communities.

The county was officially established in 1838 and named after Samuel D. Ingham, who was the Secretary of the Treasury under President Andrew Jackson. The county seat, Mason, was established in 1847 and remains the administrative center. During this time, the county experienced rapid growth and development, with agriculture as the primary industry. The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century further facilitated economic growth.

Ingham County played an important role in Michigan's history during the Civil War. The county contributed soldiers to the Union Army, and its residents actively participated in the war effort. In the post-war years, the county experienced further growth and expansion, with the establishment of educational institutions, parks, and cultural amenities.

Today, Ingham County is a vibrant and diverse area, home to Michigan State University, which was founded in 1855 and is now one of the largest universities in the United States. The county is also known for its government institutions, such as the Michigan State Capitol building and the Michigan Supreme Court. Ingham County continues to be an important center for education, government, and agriculture in the state of Michigan.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Ingham County, Michigan.

  • 1829 - Ingham County is established as a county in the state of Michigan.
  • 1837 - The first county courthouse is built in Mason, which becomes the county seat.
  • 1841 - The Michigan State Capitol is relocated from Detroit to Lansing, becoming the state capital and bringing economic growth to Ingham County.
  • 1850 - The first public library in Lansing, the state capital, is established.
  • 1855 - Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) is founded in East Lansing.
  • 1863 - The Michigan State Capitol building is completed and becomes the principal government building.
  • 1897 - A devastating fire destroys much of the city of Lansing, leading to a significant rebuilding effort.
  • 1941 - The U.S. Army establishes Camp Lansing, which later becomes part of the Michigan National Guard.
  • 1951 - The Michigan State Police Training Academy is established in Lansing.
  • 1963 - The Lansing Civic Center (now named Lansing Center) is opened as a multi-purpose event facility.
  • 1998 - The Michigan State University Stadium, Spartan Stadium, undergoes a major expansion, increasing its capacity.