Crawford County, Michigan
Crawford County lies in the northern part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It’s a place where nature takes center stage, with forests covering much of the land.
The county is named after Colonel William Crawford, a soldier in the American Revolution. The area has strong military roots, with Camp Grayling nearby.
Grayling, the county seat, sits along the AuSable River, a paradise for fly fishing. But if trees could talk, Crawford County would probably have some wild stories to tell.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Crawford County |
| County Seat | Grayling |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Grayling, Frederic, Beaver Creek Township, Lovells, South Branch |
| Interstates and Highways | I-75, M-72, M-93 |
| FIPS Code | 26-039 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 563 square miles (Land: 556 sq mi, Water: 7 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Otsego County (North), Montmorency County (Northeast), Oscoda County (East), Ogemaw County (Southeast), Roscommon County (South), Missaukee County (Southwest), Kalkaska County (West), Antrim County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44.6834° N, 84.6113° W |
| Etymology | Named after William Crawford, a politician and soldier from Georgia |
| Major Landmarks | Hartwick Pines State Park, Au Sable River, Grayling Fish Hatchery, Camp Grayling |
| Population | Approximately 13,500 |