Lansing, Michigan

Lansing, Michigan is a city in [Ingham County]?, Michigan, in the United States.

Lansing is one of the largest cities in Michigan and it has been the state capital since 1847. The website is http://www.cityoflansingmi.com/

• Geography
  • The city is located in the southern part of the lower peninsula where the Grand River meets the Red Cedar River.
• Demography
  • The city's population is approximately 150,000 while the Greater Lansing Area approaches 500,000.
• Economy
  • As the capital of Michigan, the state employs many in the area.
  • General Motors has several manufacturing plants in and around the city.
• Law/Government?
  • An elected Mayor leads the city government.
  • A city council is comprised of representives of individual wards and at-large members.
• History
  • 1847 - The state capital is moved from Detroit to Lansing Township.
  • 1859 - The City of Lansing is officially incorporated.
  • 1879 - New State Capitol dedicated. The structure cost $1,510,130.

• Colleges
  • [Lansing Community College]?

• Sports Teams
  • [Lansing Lugnuts]? is a minor league baseball team.