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State Symbols

• Michigan in Brief Patron at the Library of MichiganFacts on Michigan's history, state symbols, population, geography, economy and more.

• Michigan Adventure - Discover Our State Symbols The Yak shared his great pages about Michigan's state symbols with the Michigan Historical Center! Learn about our state symbols in these pages from the Detroit Free Press.

• Michigan's State Symbols Brochure What do a robin, an apple blossom and a special kind of dirt all have in common? They are Michigan state symbols—see them all in a concise, colorful brochure.

• Plates By the Year Do you play license plate games while driving on a long trip? Is the plate from your first car hanging on your garage wall? Are you curious about what the plate looked like during the year you were born? Do you collect plates? If so, "Plates By the Year" is for you!

• Michigan's State Songs Does Michigan have an official state song? Find out all about the controversy here!


Reference Information

• Mackinac State Historic Parks Facts

• Michigan FAQ What are the words for the pledge to the Michigan state flag? If you're from Michigan, are you a Michiganian or a Michigander? Find the answers to some of the questions we get asked the most.

• Ask a Librarian Get reference help without coming to the library. Choose from live, online reference assistance; email reference; or phone reference. Hours of availability vary among the three services.

• Michigan Legislative Council Publications You will find links to valuable resources like the Michigan Manual, Portraits of Michigan and others offering great information about Michigan history, the state constitution and state government.

• Michigan Constitution of 1963

• Michigan Legislature Web Site Search Michigan Compiled laws online, and access other Michigan legislative information.


Michigan's Governors

• Michigan's Governors, 1835 to Present


Michigan's Counties

• Michigan County History & Name Origins When was your county formed? How did it get its name? Which counties are named for missionaries or explorers? for politicians? for a state geologist?

• Michigan County Selection Map From the U. S. Bureau of the Census. Click on a county to get a page of people, business and geography "quick facts."


Michigan in Stamps

• Michigan in Stamps More than 25 stamps portray Michigan through its history and images.

• Waterfowl Stamp Program The Michigan Duck Hunters Association (MDHA) and Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan waterfowl stamp program.



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