Historical Marker
Michigan Sheriffs' Association
Historical marker location:
620 South Capital Avenue, Lansing, Michigan
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Capital Avenue and W. St. Joseph Street, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 1991
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.