Bronson City Hall

Historical marker location:

141 S Matteson St, Bronson, Michigan

( Marker is on South Matteson Street north of East Corey Street, on the right when traveling north.)

The name "Michigan" comes from the Ojibwe word "mishigamaa," which means "large water" or "large lake." This refers to Lake Michigan, which is one of the five Great Lakes that border the state.