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A territory since 1805, Michigan was admitted to the Union as the twenty-sixth state on January 26, 1837. >>More about Michigan

Michigan History

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1870 Michigan Census, Cemetery Sources, Naturalization Records, County Clerks Directory, and more

bulletMichigan's Historic Sites
National Historic Landmarks, Lighthouses, Capitol, Bridges, Governor's Residence

bulletInteractive Heritage Route Listing
View a listing of all current Heritage Routes, complete with route information and photos.

bulletMichigan Historical Museum System
The Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing presents an overview of the state's history.

bulletMichigan in Brief
A crash course on Michigan! Find facts about Michigan's statehood, population, geography, history and more.

bulletMichigan Through the Years
A brief history of the Great Lake State. Michigan has a rich past. These 16 important dates chronicle over 300 years of Michigan history by featuring the people, places and events that make them significant.

bulletHistory of Michigan
From the Michigan Manual

bulletLinks to Early Automobile History
These links to information about the early Michigan automobile industry history and Michigan's roads provide further resources for your study.

bulletKids at Fayette
Visit the Kids at Fayette online exhibit and learn what school, clothing, fun and manners were like during the 1880s. Check out the kids' games and cookie recipe, too!


Michigan People

bulletArchives' Portrait Collection

bulletAuthors and Illustrators

bulletBlack History

bulletFormer Governors

bulletNative American Art at Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

bulletTribal Governments


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