Wikipedia: Lansing, Michigan

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**1879 - New State Capitol dedicated. The structure cost $1,510,130.

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.