
Please add profiles of those who were born, lived or died in Muskegon County, Michigan.
Official Website
Muskegon County was organized in 1859. Its name is from the Muskegon River, which runs through it and empties into Muskegon Lake and subsequently flows into Lake Michigan. The word "Muskegon" comes from the Ojibwa/Chippewa word mashkig, meaning "marsh" or "swamp".
Adjacent Counties
- Kent County
- Ottawa County
- Newaygo County
- Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
- Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
- Oceana County
Cities, Townships & Communities
Blue Lake | Casnovia | Cedar Creek | Dalton | Egelston | Fruitland | Fruitport | Holton | Laketon | Lakewood Club | Montague | Moorland | Muskegon Heights | Muskegon (County Seat) | North Muskegon | Norton Shores | Ravenna | Roosevelt Park | Sullivan | Twin Lake | Wabaningo | White River | Whitehall | Wolf Lake
Cemeteries
Links
National Register of Historic Places
Manistee National Forest (part)
Muskegon County Historic Bridges
Muskegon County Genealogical Society
