County Executive - Macomb Matters February 2021 Issue 74
Macomb Matters February 2021 Issue 74
County Executive - Macomb Matters January 2020 Issue 68
Macomb Matters January 2020 Issue 68
County Executive - Macomb Matters January 2018 Issue 62
Macomb Matters January 2019 Issue 62
County Name Origin
This county was created on January 15, 1818, by proclamation of Michigan's territorial governor, Lewis Cass (1782-1866). He named the county in honor of his friend, General Alexander Macomb, who had been born in Detroit when if was still controlled by the British.
Macomb County border transformations
We often think of our borders as set in stone, but the reality is that many of our communities have changed shape over the years, and that includes the county itself. When Michigan’s territorial governor, Lewis Cass, created Macomb County by proclamation in 1818, it was enormous and encompassed eight of today’s counties. Over time, other counties formed and broke off, leaving Macomb with the border we have today.
Signs of the Times
The Township of Orange, one of Macomb’s original townships, was changed to Erin Township in 1843. It has been said this change took place owing to the great number of Irish Catholics settled in the area.
Community name changes throughout Macomb County’s history
Over the past 200 years, the communities that make up Macomb County have changed significantly. Borders have moved, townships have turned into cities, and many villages simply ceased to exist.
Macomb delves into community histories this January
Macomb County celebrates its 200th birthday this year! To honor just some of the many things that make Macomb County what it is today, we’ll celebrate a different theme each month of 2018. In January, we explore the histories of our communities.
County Executive - Macomb Matters January 2017 Issue 50
County Executive Macomb Matters article for January 2017.