Calhoun County, Michigan
Calhoun County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 134,310. The county seat is Marshall. The county was established on October 19, 1829, and named after John C. Calhoun, who was at the time Vice President under Andrew Jackson, making it one of Michigan's Cabinet counties. County government was first organized on March 6, 1833. Calhoun County comprises the Battle Creek Metropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek-Portage Combined Statistical Area.
Calhoun County | |
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Post Card. Michigan Central Depot in Battle Creek. | |
Location within the U.S. state of Michigan | |
Michigan's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 42°15′N 85°00′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| Founded | established 1829 organized 1833 |
| Named for | John C. Calhoun |
| Seat | Marshall |
| Largest city | Battle Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 718 sq mi (1,860 km2) |
| • Land | 706 sq mi (1,830 km2) |
| • Water | 12 sq mi (30 km2) 1.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 134,310 |
| • Density | 193/sq mi (75/km2) |
| Congressional districts | 4th, 5th |
| Website | www |
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