LeelanauCounty's population increased by 177, the total population of the Manitou and Fox Islands in 1895.
With the State Road into LeelanauCounty not completed until 1862, boat traffic was the only means to bring the county's pioneers to the area, and with the boat traffic, it was necessary to build aids to navigation for the safety of the waterways.
LeelanauCounty's second lighthouse, a 47 foot-high brick tower, was built in 1852 at Cat Head Point, the tip of the Leelanau peninsula.
However, on August 3, 2004, county voters approved a proposal to move the county seat to Suttons Bay Township, closer to the county's geographic center.
The Leland River is the primary body of water, forming LakeLeelanau due to a dam near the mouth of the river at Leland.
Leelanau Lavender Breezes is a 7 acre organic lavender garden on the scenic Leelanau Peninsula of the Great Lake s State of Michigan.
The Leelanau Peninsula is a huge draw for tourists, especially in the summer as families are captivated by the miles of pristine beaches, bicycle tours, golfing, sailing and fishing.
The creation of Leelanau Lavender Breezes was driven by a long held vision of love for the land and natural beauty of the area.
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Leelanau Smart Growth Coalition(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Leelanau Citizens for Farmland Preservation — A new group — the Leelanau Citizens for Farmland Preservation — is organizing around the effort to fund a successful Purchase of Development (PDR) program in LeelanauCounty.
Leelanau Conservancy Board of Directors letter to County Board of Commissioners; presented by Chairman Richard Ristine on September 16, 2003.
The LeelanauCounty Board of Commissioners appointed the LeelanauCounty Farmland Preservation Board (LFPB) on June 12, 2001.
LeelanauCounty commissioners backtracked on a previous decision and agreed to impose a $25-per-household tax in municipalities where voters approved a recycling fee.
The concept of one county high school for all of LeelanauCounty has crept into discussions of the county school collaboration steering committee.
The LeelanauCounty Board of Commissioners decided this week to add a $25-per-household fee to December tax bills in seven of the county's...
The Leelanau Peninsula is a peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan that extends about 30 miles from the Lower Peninsula of Michigan into LakeMichigan.
Leelanau State Park and the Grand Traverse Light are located at the northern tip.
LakeLeelanau is run 13 miles through the middle of the peninsula and covers 8,700 acres.
LeelanauCounty was officially established in 1863 with Northport as the County Seat until 1882, when it was transferred to Leland.
LeelanauCounty’s scenery is hard to beat: from the Sleeping Bear Dunes just north of Empire, to inland LakeLeelanau, to the calm waters of Omena and Suttons Bays, there is plenty to do.
LeelanauCounty is truly a must-see for anyone who has an interest in Michigan, no matter what season of the year.
Leelanau and Kohahna's 2500 feet of LakeMichigan beachfront are the perfect setting for sea kayaking.
Swimming is a fundamental skill at Leelanau and Kohahna since each waterfront activity requires a certain proficiency level.
Leelanau and Kohahna's trips program is focused on wilderness camping in destinations that are minimally populated and well-protected from the outside world.
Small business is alive and well in LeelanauCounty, Michigan and nowhere will it be more apparent than at the Strongheart Center on Wednesday, May 10, 2006.
The LeelanauCounty Board of Commissioners has declared May 10 as LeelanauCounty Business Appreciation Day.
Our LeelanauCounty Guide provides a wealth of information for visitors and those seeking to relocate to the Leelanau/Traverse City area.
Winery is located on the west side of LakeLeelanau on French Road with 15 acres of Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir grapes.
Leelanau Wine Cellars, with its tasting room on a hillside overlooking West Grand TraverseBay, offers a full line of vinifera, hybrid and fruit wines, tours and tastings.
Among the awards received by Leelanau Wine Cellars are three bronzes, a silver and a gold medal (for 2002 Chardonnay Grand Reserve) at the Michigan State Fair.
The Center provides a safe and healthy location for interaction between all generations and all cultures in education, the arts and social and recreational activities with ongoing effort to improve the quality of life for the community.
Leelanau Memorial Health Center is located in the village of Northport offers a broad range of acute care and general nursing services and includes the David H. Warm Memorial Pool and Fitness Center, an attached Care Center for extended care, and a walk-in clinic for after-hours treatment.
LeelanauCounty's current Democratic congressman, Bart Stupak, hadn't made up his mind on the issue as of Tuesday, according to spokesman Dave Sauceda.
Leelanau Republicans, however, are far from being undecided.
The resolutions opposed a private-state land swap on South Fox Island, a proposed land swap between the National Park Service and The Homestead resort on the Crystal River and a Perrier water bottling plant in MecostaCounty.
The Leelanau Historical Society's new Museum Store is off to a great start.
The Museum Store is now managed by Kathy Powell, who has a long history of retail experience in LeelanauCounty, as well a masters degree in history.
Many of the items are made by Leelanau artists and artisans and are sold exclusively at the Museum Store, now Anchored by classic values such as service, quality, and integrity, the Museum Store blends tradition and innovation, and always seeks to be original and entrepreneurial.
Leelanau Peninsula Vintners ~ Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard and Winery(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Chateau de Leelanau vineyards and winery are located near the northern tip of the Leelanau Peninsula overlooking both LakeMichigan and Grand TraverseBay.
Today the vineyard's picturesque setting is yielding some of the finest wines ever produced from this new and progressive wine country.
Chateau de Leelanau's wines have been recognized for their quality, freshness, and complex allure with a continuing series of Gold Medal awards since their first vintage in 1999.
Norwegians in Michigan in 1880 Census Note there are 286 persons listed in Leelanaucounty, however to do a search on the county it is spelled as Leelanaw.
In 1895 Manitou was abolished and absorbed by Charlevoix and Leelanaucounties.
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The 1907 School census for District 4 of Centerville Twp, LeelanauCounty has just been added Only the first ninety students are listed.
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Leelanau Conservancy: Natural Areas & Preserves(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Call the Leelanau Conservancy at (231) 256-9665 or visit the Programs & Events Calendar for a schedule of guided tours.
Located in the heart of the Solon Swamp near the southwestern corner of the southern portion of LakeLeelanau, this property is one of LeelanauCounty's last remaining pristine riparian wetlands.
The land is a part of an extensive wetland complex that flanks Mebert Creek as it enters LakeLeelanau, which is important to maintaining water quality as well as providing habitat.