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Welcome to Official Web Site
of the Benzie County Government
The Center is closed Saturday, Sunday, and the following holidays:
• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Presidents Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day |
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• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Day before Christmas
• Christmas Day
• Day before New Years |
(Note: If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the Government Center will
be
closed the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the
Government Center will be closed the following Monday.)
About Us
Benzie County is the smallest county in Michigan at 316 square miles. Located
along the shores of Lake Michigan near the northwestern tip of lower Michigan, Benzie
is abundantly rich in natural resources with many lakes, rivers, forests, and areas
of productive farmland. Over 36% of Benzie County is publicly owned land. Sleeping
Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is truly a national treasure.
Our rich history includes the glacial formations that formed our land and dunes,
the resurgence of the Anashnabe tribes of the Three Fires as an economic force in
our County, the many families that date back to the early 1800s, now joined by a
diverse retirement community, artists, shop owners, builders, factory workers, professionals,
and others attracted to the beauty of the land and the casual lifestyle.
Hunting and fishing, water sports, golf, downhill and cross county skiing, as well
as snowmobiling and other forms of recreation provide many opportunities for residents
and visitors. The Betsie Valley Trail transforms the old rail system into a relaxing
or vigorous hiking, skiing and biking experience through the County. These resources
provide the basis of Benzie's economy with tourism, recreation, and agriculture,
and services forming the major economic sectors of the County.
Benzie County is known for its historical small towns and villages. Each of these
entities is unique with a strong sense of identity, yet they all share common visions
for the future of the County as a whole.
Our challenge as a County Government is to work for all our citizens to grow and
prosper, to manage our critical services well and with fiscal restraint, while protecting
the quality of life we all share and cherish in beautiful Benzie County.
See "Benzie County Government — A Summary" for
a quick overview of the county's governmental structure, and links to its unique
townships, villages, and city.
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