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Encyclopedia > Alcona County, Michigan
Alcona County, Michigan
Map
Map of Michigan highlighting Alcona County
Location in the state of Michigan
Map of the USA highlighting Michigan
Michigan's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded April 1, 1840
Organized in 1869
Seat Harrisville
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

4,637 km² (1,791 mi²)
 sq mi ( km²)
2,891 km² (1,116 mi²), 62.33%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

11,719
7/km² 
Website: www.alconacountymi.com

Alcona County is a county of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population is 11,719. Its county seat is Harrisville6. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_MI.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Michigan ... April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Harrisville is a city located in Alcona County, Michigan. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... United States of America, showing states, divided into counties. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties Libertarian Party State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Harrisville is a city located in Alcona County, Michigan. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

Contents

History

The county was created by the state legislature on April 1, 1840.[1] It was at first named "Negwegon County", after the name of a well-known Chippewa chief, also known as "Little Wing", who was an American ally against the British in the War of 1812. It was was renamed to Alcona County on March 8, 1843, after a neologism manufactured by Henry Schoolcraft from parts of words from various languages meaning "fine or excellent plain".[2] April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other uses of Chippewa, see Chippewa (disambiguation). ... Combatants United States Eastern Woodland Indians United Kingdom, Canada Eastern Woodland Indians Commanders James Madison Henry Dearborn Jacob Brown Winfield Scott Andrew Jackson George Prevost Isaac Brock† Tecumseh† Strength •U.S. Regular Army: 35,800 •Rangers: 3,049 •Militia: 458,463* •US Navy & US Marines: (at start of war): •Frigates... March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (68th in leap years). ... Year 1843 (MDCCCXLIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... A neologism (Greek νεολογισμός [neologismos], from νέος [neos] new + λόγος [logos] word, speech, discourse + suffix -ισμός [-ismos] -ism) is a word, term, or phrase which has been recently created (coined) — often to apply to new concepts, to synthesize pre-existing concepts, or to make older terminology sound more contemporary. ... Henry Schoolcraft Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (March 28, 1793–December 10, 1864) was an American geographer, geologist, and ethnologist, noted for his early studies of Native American cultures, as well as for his discovery in 1832 of the source of the Mississippi River. ...


Initially, it was attached to Mackinac County for administrative purposes. The attachment shifted to Cheboygan County in 1853, to Alpena County in 1857, Iosco County in 1858, and Alpena County in 1859. Harrisville Township, then comprising the entire county, was organized in 1860. County government was organized in 1869.[3] Mackinac County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... For other places with this name, see Cheboygan. ... Alpena County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Iosco County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Alpena County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Harrisville Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ...


Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,637 km² (1,791 mi²). 1,747 km² (674 mi²) of it is land and 2,891 km² (1,116 mi²) of it (62.33%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Major highways

Image File history File links US_23. ... U.S. Highway 23 is a long north-south U.S. highway between Mackinaw City, Michigan and Jacksonville, Florida. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... M-65 is a state trunkline route in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... M-72 M-72, is a state highway in the U.S. state of Michigan, running from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan across the northern part of the Lower Peninsula. ...

Adjacent counties

Alpena County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Iosco County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ... Oscoda County is a county located in the state of Michigan. ...

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 11,719 people, 5,132 households, and 3,566 families residing in the county. The population density was 7/km² (17/mi²). There were 10,584 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (16/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.04% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...


There were 5,132 households out of which 20.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples living together, 5.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.67. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...


In the county the population was spread out with 19.00% under the age of 18, 4.60% from 18 to 24, 20.90% from 25 to 44, 31.00% from 45 to 64, and 24.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 102.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.20 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $31,362, and the median income for a family was $35,669. Males had a median income of $29,712 versus $20,566 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,653. About 9.10% of families and 12.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.80% of those under age 18 and 9.00% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Government

The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships. Vital records are records of life events kept under governmental authority, including birth certificates, marriage licenses, and death certificates. ... Public health is concerned with threats to the overall health of a community based on population health analysis. ... In local government in the United States, a county commission is a group of elected officials charged with adminstering the county government. ...


Alcona County elected officials

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Cities, villages, and townships

Cities

Harrisville is a city located in Alcona County, Michigan. ...

Villages

Lincoln is a village located in Alcona County, Michigan. ...

Townships

Alcona Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ... Caledonia Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ... Curtis Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ... Greenbush Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ... Gustin Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ... Harrisville Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ... Hawes Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ... Haynes Township is a township in Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Mikado Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ... Millen Township is a township in Alcona County, Michigan, United States. ... Mitchell Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ...

Unincorporated communities

Barton City is an unincorporated community located in Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Alcona Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ... Greenbush Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ... Hubbard Lake is the name of a few places in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Lost Lake Woods is an unincorporated community in Alcona Township, Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Caledonia Township is a township located in Alcona County, Michigan. ...

Notes

  1. ^ Powers, p. 87
  2. ^ Powers, p. 94
  3. ^ Powers, p. 88

References

  • [1883] (2005) "History of Alcona County", History of the Lake Huron shore. With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers.. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Library, pp. 255-274. Retrieved on 2007-04-11. 
  • Powers, Perry Francis [1912] (2005). "Alcona County", A history of northern Michigan and its people. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Library, pp. 498-505. Retrieved on 2007-04-11. 

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External links

  • Alcona County Government

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Alcona County, Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (465 words)
Alcona County is a county of the U.S. state of Michigan.
In the county the population was spread out with 19.00% under the age of 18, 4.60% from 18 to 24, 20.90% from 25 to 44, 31.00% from 45 to 64, and 24.50% who were 65 years of age or older.
The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services.
Alcona County, Michigan - InfoMI.com (169 words)
Alcona county was named by Michigan historian Henry R. Schoolcraft after an Indian word meaning "the beautiful plains." The area began to be settled in 1845.
Today lumbering is still important to the Alcona county area.
Alcona county is a popular tourist spot with thirty miles of Lake Huron shoreline and one of Michigan's largest inland lakes, Hubbard Lake.
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