EWashtenaw.org Washtenaw County in Michigan
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Washtenaw County - Washtenaw County Government
Description
Washtenaw County is located in southeast Michigan, covering an area of 720 square miles. Its 27 cities, villages and townships are home to about 325,000 citizens in urban, suburban, and rural settings. This mix of different settings provides many opportunities for education, recreation, business, agricultural, and home life. The two largest cities are Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, homes to two large universities - the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti.
Washtenaw County is situated in southeastern Michigan approximately 30 miles west of Detroit: Ann Arbor is the County Seat. Five cities: Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea and Milan; and three incorporated villages: Manchester, Dexter and Barton Hills are located within the County. The County spans a distance of 30 miles east-west and extends 24 miles in the north-south direction. In 1990 the population was nearly 283,000 persons. By the year 2000 the population is expected to reach 350,000. It is one of the few Michigan counties which continues to grow at a moderate rate.
1822 Boundary Lines The Washtenaw County boundary lines were established on September 10 by the Legislative Council, but the land area was attached to Wayne County, Territory of Michigan, for administration.
Languages
English
Contact
- Washtenaw County
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- Ann Arbor MI
- Uruguay 48107
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- +598.17342226584
Additional Information
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External Links
- Alexa: Ewashtenaw.org
