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Chippewa County

Chippewa County

Chippewa County is located in the northeast part of the Upper Peninsula, and neighbors Luce and Mackinac counties. Home to both Lake Superior State University and Bay Mills Community College, Chippewa County has a population of 36,719 as of 2023, and spans over 2,600 square miles. The most notorious city is Sault Ste. Marie, which borders Canada, and is actually both the largest & oldest city in Michigan! With a rich Native American history, it was founded in 1668, and now sees over one million visitors per year. The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians is one of the largest tribes in Michigan. Some other areas in Chippewa County include Paradise, Drummond Island, Kincheloe, Bay Mills, Brimley & Rudyard.

The Soo Locks are a very popular site to visit in Chippewa County. Up to 5,000 vessels that pass through the four locks every year! These locks were developed to help boats navigate through the changes between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Another popular attraction in Chippewa County is Drummond Island, which is the second largest fresh water island in the US. This island provides visitors with a beautiful landscape and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you prefer to spend your summers on the golf course or speeding through 100 miles of groomed snowmobile trails during the winter, Drummond Island is definitely worth checking out.

Chippewa County features millions of both forested and lakefront acres that provide exceptional living opportunities. Whether you are looking for small town appeal, secluded forestland, summer beach days or somewhere with rich and diverse history, Chippewa County is definitely a fantastic place to both visit and live. 

 

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Additional resources for Chippewa County:

Chippewa County website with courthouse information: http://www.chippewacountymi.gov

Health Department: http://www.chippewahd.com

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