Grand Traverse County, Michigan
county in Michigan, United States
Grand Traverse County is a county in Michigan. Its county seat is Traverse City. It is a very popular tourist destination during the summer.
Grand Traverse County | |
|---|---|
 Grand Traverse County Courthouse in Traverse City | |
 Flag | |
| Nickname: "GTC" | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Michigan | |
 Michigan's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 44°44′N 85°33′W / 44.73°N 85.55°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| Founded | 1840 1851 (organized)[1] |
| Named for | Grand Traverse Bay |
| Seat | Traverse City |
| Largest city | Traverse City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 601 sq mi (1,560 km2) |
| • Land | 464 sq mi (1,200 km2) |
| • Water | 137 sq mi (350 km2) 23% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 95,238 |
| • Density | 198/sq mi (76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Website | www |
Communities
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References
change- ↑ "Bibliography on Gogebic County". Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Grand Traverse County, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
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