Local Communities
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Discover the Charms of Our Local Communities
Welcome to Clinton County, where vibrant communities and rich history come together. Let us introduce you to our towns and villages, showcasing the unique aspects that makes each one special.
Spotlight on Heritage
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Eagle Township
Bath Charter Township
Established in 1826, Bath is located on the southeast side of Clinton County. Known for its Bath Days Festival featuring the International Bath Tub Race held in August each year.
Bengal Township
Established in 1836, Bengal is located on the northwest side of Clinton County. Known for being a rural township primarily comprised of farmland.
Bingham Township
First settled in 1841, Bingham is located on the north central part of Clinton County. Known for politician Kinsley S. Bingham, who served as Michigan's 11th governor and also a U.S. representative and senator.
Dallas Township
Founded in 1845, Dallas is located on the west side of Clinton County. Known for its farming, with little waste land and high productivity, making it one of the richest farming areas in Michigan.
City of DeWitt
Settled in 1833, DeWitt is located on the south side of Clinton County. Known for its DeWitt Ox Roast Festival held annually in August in downtown DeWitt.
DeWitt Charter Township
DeWitt township formed in 1836 and is located on the south side of Clinton County. Home to Granger Meadows Park containing walking trails, picnic pavilions, and playgrounds.
Duplain Township
Established in 1844, Duplain is located on the northeast side of Clinton County. Known for being one of the first locations in the county to have a school.
Eagle Township
Established in 1842, Eagle is located on the west side of Clinton County. Eagle is a rural area with economic growth and accessible in the I-96, M-100 and Grand River Ave. corridors.
Village of Elsie
Founded in 1857, Elsie is located in the northeast side of Clinton County. Known for its excellence in dairy farming and the annual Elsie Dairy Festival held each July.
Essex Township
Established in 1832, Essex is located on the northern side of Clinton County. Known for home to the Village of Maple Rapids and containing portions of the Maple River State Game Area.
Village of Fowler
Founded in 1857, Fowler is located on the northwest side of Clinton County. Known for its Most Holy Trinity Parish Festival held annually in July, which includes a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.
Greenbush Township
Established in 1842, Greenbush is located on the north central side of Clinton County. Known for its Annual Harvest Festival in October with activities like pumpkin carving, games, hot dogs, cider, and donuts.
Village of Hubbardston
Founded in 1839, Hubbardston is located in the northwest side of Clinton County. Best known for its Hubbardston Area Historical Society Irish Fest held annually.
Lebanon Township
Founded in 1856, Lebanon is located in the northwest side of Clinton County. Best known for it containing portions of the Maple River State Game Area.
Village of Maple Rapids
Established in 1835, Maple Rapids is located in the northwest side of Clinton County. Best known for its Lamplighter Festival held annually in September.
Olive Township
Established in 1841, Olive is located in the lower portion of Clinton County. Known for its quality farming of produce and generational families in the community.
Ovid Township
Established in 1840, Ovid is located on the northeast side of Clinton County. Known for its farming of major crops including corn, soybeans, wheat, and some sugar beets.
City of Ovid
Established as a village in 1869 and became a city in 2015, Ovid is located on the northeast side of Clinton County. Known for its Ovid Carriage Days Festival held annually in September.
Riley Township
Organized in 1841, Riley is located in the southwest side of Clinton County. Known for its dairy production and cash crop farms which produce wheat, corn and beans.
City of St. Johns
Settled in 1853, St. Johns is located in the center of Clinton County. Known for being the "Mint Capital of the World", it is the number one producer of mint in Michigan and hold an annual Mint Day Festival in August.
Victor Township
Established in 1843, Victor is located on the east side of Clinton County. Known for Lake Victoria, Round Lake, and Lake Ovid, part of Sleepy Hollow State Park.
Watertown Charter Township
Organized in 1837, Watertown is located on the south side of Clinton County. Known for its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Dine with Santa events.
Westphalia Township
Established in 1836, Westphalia is located on the west side of Clinton County. Known for German and Catholic roots, as well as the annual Easter Egg Hunt and the St. Mary 4th of July Picnic.
Village of Westphalia
Established in 1836, Westphalia is located on the west side of Clinton County. Known for its downtown shops, restaurants and commercial businesses in a clean, safe and friendly hometown atmosphere.
Clinton County
Clinton County, Michigan was founded in 1831. The county is located in the south central part of the state. Ranked as the 9th wealthiest county in the state.
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Clinton County Catalysts has played a vital role in helping the Township take meaningful steps toward achieving its goals. Their support has been invaluable, from identifying and pursuing funding opportunities to collaborating with us on ideas for future development. We are sincerely grateful for Clinton County Catalysts’ continued partnership and dedication to fostering a brighter future for Clinton County.”
Miles Roblyer
Bath Township Planner
Clinton County Catalyst has been an invaluable resource for our community—helping us pursue funding to replace a failing bridge, assisting with grant applications, and supporting a new business in renovating a building and opening its doors. We’re grateful for their continued support!
Mindy Thomas
Treasurer, Village of Maple Rapids