Lansing, Michigan

From Wikipedia

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.