As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 99,892. View a brief history of lenawee county, and find links to online local history. Tecumseh area historical society complete history of lenawee county county. Sep 12, 2016 lenawee county was a hotbed for antislavery activities in the 1830s that translated into strong union support in april 1861. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. The books were edited by richard illenden bonner and were published by the western historical association in madison, wisconsin in 1909. Excerpt from early history of lenawee county and of the city of adrian from the first settlement of the county. Named after the shawnee chief tecumseh it was founded by musgrove evans, joseph w. Map, real property, michigan, lenawee county library of. The county was created in 1822, from territory partitioned out of monroe county.
Jul 30, 2019 the lenawee intermediate school district in 1959 had the stillexisting school buildings photographed for its history compilation, the little red school house. Lenawee county comprises the adrian, mi micropolitan statistical area and is included in the. Users are free to cite and link to digital content without asking for permission. Adrian genealogy in lenawee county, mi usa 1,012,695 michigan 23,253 lenawee county 466 adrian 127. Adrian, times and expositor steam print, 1876, by alfred l. Lenawee county michigan history in 1822 governor lewis cass decided it was expedient to lay out a new county to be named lenawee. Presented for your consideration is this set of 2 memoirs of lenawee county books. Western historical association, 1909 cities and towns. Sanborn fire insurance map from adrian, lenawee county, michigan, 1899.
Lc land ownership maps, 342 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Reflecting on school houses of yesteryear news the daily. Kenyon company des moines, iowa, adrian daily telegram firm adrian, mich adrian daily telegram, c1921. The lenawee intermediate school district in 1959 had the stillexisting school buildings photographed for its history compilation, the little red school house.
List of michigan state historic sites in lenawee county. Containing a history of the organization and early. At thattime the county stretched clear to lake michigan and included present day counties of hillsdale, branch,st. Lenawee county property records are real estate documents that contain information related to real property in lenawee county, michigan. Bonner, illustrated history and biographical record of lenawee county, mich. At that time, it was one of only twelve libraries organized in michigan and was located in the basement of the adrian public library. Lenawee history history of lenawee county, michigan.
This beautiful heirloomquality book features a glimpse of lenawee county from the early years to 1939 through stunning historic images. The pottawattamies inhabited lenawee county before settlers, many of quaker descent, migrated from eastern states, predominantly new york. Lenawee county, michigan public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. To enhance the quality of life in lenawee county by providing recreational, social and cultural opportunities for the public. Memoirs of lenawee county, michigan, from the earliest. Abundant forests, prairies, hills, lakes, and streams surrounded by uncultivated fruit, berries, nuts, and wild game had enabled the county to lead the state in agricultural and industrial wealth by 1900. Lenawee county lennaway is a county located in the u. Public property records provide information on homes, land, or commercial properties, including titles, mortgages, property deeds, and a range of other documents. The book remains one of the most complete photo records of the oneroom schools in lenawee county as they remained at that time. Many more books, too numerous to list, but this gives an idea. Containing a history of the organization and early settlement of the county prominent settlers and present residents. The lenawee district library formerly the lenawee county library has had a rich history in lenawee county since its establishment by the federal emergency relief administration program in january 1935. Containing outline map of the county, map of lenawee county and surrounding counties, plats of all the townships with owners names, state map, map of the united states, map of the world, map of new europe, also history and atlas of the world war.
Early history of lenawee county and of the city of adrian from the first settlement of the county. Additional lenawee county directories are available in the archives of the lenawee county historical museum and in the heritage room of the adrian public library. Lenawee county, michigan genealogy familysearch wiki. The village of tecumseh, michigan 18241924, is an excellent source for early history of tecumseh, lenawee county, michigan. Prominent settlers and present residents, anonymous on.
Lenawee county was a hotbed for antislavery activities in the 1830s that translated into strong union support in april 1861. While most of lenawee county is farmland, industrial business is growing, and the area known as the irish hills has been a popular tourist destination for many generations. Lenawee county and the civil war by ray lennard the. Containing a history of the organization and early settlement of the county, together with a biographical record of many of the oldest and most prominent settlers and present residents, obtained from personal interviews with themselves or their children, volume 1. Lenawee county sheriffs come from a long list dating back to. These groups have correlating stories of segregation and discrimination when they first settled in lenawee and throughout their struggle to find home in an. Feb 25, 2020 when troy bevier officially became lenawee county sheriff on march 1, 2019, he assumed the role that has been a part of lenawee county history dating back to the pioneer days. Early history of lenawee county and of the city of adrian 1876 source. Lenawee county fair grounds the lenawee county fair went through more major changes in the first half of the 1800s. Containing a history of the organization and early settlement of the county, together. Lenawee county historical museum adrian 2020 all you need to.
The township maps and drawings have been copied from the book, combined atlases of lenawee county. Atlas and plat book of lenawee county michigan internet archive. Bonner, adrian, michigan, published by the times printing co. See more ideas about history, michigan and tecumseh michigan. Memoirs of lenawee county, michigan, from the earliest historical times down to the present, including a genealogical and biographical record of representative families in lenawee county by bonner, r. Msu extension and michigan 4h are hosting virtual listening sessions for michigan youth and the adults who support them. The lenawee county historical society has completed a yearlong project that will expand and promote deeper understanding of two major ethnic groups in lenawee. Broken off from the western portion of monroe county in 1826, lenawee county was the eighth county formally organized in the michigan territory later the state of michigan in 1837. Lenawee county library and museum resources migenweb. Offers information on lenawee county and adrian history from 18001909.
Containing a history of the organization and early settlement of the county, together with a biographical record of many of the oldest. Early history of lenawee county and of the city of adrian. The lenawee imagination library delivers a new, ageappropriate book every month to children ages 0 to 5, who live in lenawee county. History and biographical record of lenawee county, michigan. A picture book for the home comers and others mi library digital collections. The official facebook page for lenawee county, michigan. View a brief history of lenawee county, and find links to online local history resources. Property records search lenawee county, mi assessments. Nahimutang ni sa estado sa michigan, sa sidlakang bahin sa nasod, 700 km sa amihanankasadpan sa washington, d. Lenawee county historical museum adrian 2020 all you. Lenawee county and the civil war by ray lennard the history. Illustrated history and biographical record of lenawee county. Lenawee county 1874 everts and stewart, 1874 image quality.
The following is a list of michigan state historic sites in lenawee county, michigan. A paper for the people serving lenawee county since 1892. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. We are thrilled to include photos from our readers, in addition to photos from the archives of the lenawee county historical society and the daily telegram. Memoirs of lenawee county michigan from the earliest historical times. Lenawee history the word lenawee lenaway comes from the shawnee indian word meaning indian. The name wasoriginally spelled lenawe note the spelling, and i have found it that way on really old deeds, says carolstevens, and was derived from a shawnee word meaning indian. Containing a history of the organization and early settlement of the county, together with a biographical record of many of the oldest and most prominent settlers and present residents, obtained from personal interviews with themselves or their children. See more ideas about michigan, history and grass lake. Sites marked with a dagger are also listed on the national register of historic places in lenawee county, michigan. Phase ii limited library access in phase ii of the lenawee district library reopening plan, patrons will be allowed to enter the library to check out materials, but they will be encouraged to move through the library in a specific way, maintain social distancing, and use proper personal protective equipment.
Lenawee history memoirs of lenawee county, michigan from the earliest historical times down to the present source. View all hotels near lenawee county historical museum on tripadvisor. Google books memoirs of lenawee county, michigan volume 1, 1909 source. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book. Lenawee county classifieds is a community group created for the people of lenawee county to advertise items for sale, wanted, local businesses, services, ect. The word lenawee came from the shawnee word lenawai meaning men or the people. Illustrated history and biographical record of lenawee. The address of the library is 4459 west us223, adrian, mi. Set of 2 old antique memoirs of lenawee county michigan books. High maps advertisements directories history illustrations. Lenawee county historical museum adrian 2020 all you need. Wonderful place to visit to learn lenawee county history in a historic building as well.
Illustrated history and biographical record of lenawee county, michigan. Source lenawee county, a harvest of pride and promise by charles n lindquist. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. The daily telegram is pleased to present a new hardcover coffeetable book, lenawee county memories.
Lenawee imagination library lenawee community foundation. Historical oration delivered at adrian, july 4, 1876 classic reprint alfred l. Illustrated history and biographical record of lenawee county, mich. Cleveland was the first elected sheriff of lenawee county. Us access only early history of lenawee county and of the city of adrian from the first settlement.
Reflecting on school houses of yesteryear news the. Welcome to our lenawee county family history research page. How the industry of the people has made the city of adrian, michigan a good place in which to live and transact business. History of lenawee county, michigan lenawee history. After many disasters and changes in ownership of the land at the old site the society could see no future at that site.
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