About Charlevoix County

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Michigan drew the boundaries for Charlevoix County in 1840. At that time the county was called Keskauko County. Settlers began to arrive and the name was changed to Charlevoix after the famed Jesuit missionary Pierre F. de Charlevoix in 1843.

In 1847 James Strang, an early elder of the Mormon Church formed one of Michigan's most successful religious communities on Beaver Island. Strang was elected king of the "Kingdom of St. James" in 1850 where he ruled as a dictator. The group elected Strang to the state legislature but after his assassination in 1856 the colony disbanded.

The county enjoys beautiful harbors, fine beaches, quaint resort towns, and the very sizable Lake Charlevoix. The action in Charlevoix County includes hunting, fishing, mushroom picking, an apple festival and some of Michigan's finest downhill skiing.

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Library



Jordan Valley District Library (http://nlc.lib.mi.us/members/jvdl/) One Library Lane, P.O. Box 877, East Jordan, MI (231)536-7131
The Jordan Valley District Library is a modern 10,000 sq. ft. building which provides to its patrons the best possible resources, personnel and facilities requisite for modern library service.
jordan1@northland.lib.mi.us (jordan1@northland.lib.mi.us)
Museum



Beaver Island Historical Society (http://www.beaverisland.net/History/) 26275 Main Street, P.O. Box 263, Beaver Island, MI (231)448-2254
The Beaver Island Historical Society was founded in 1957 and operates two museums; the Mormon Print Shop Museum and the Marine Museum along with the Protar Home. The Mormon Print Shop and the Protar Home are on the historical register.

Sports



Boyne Area Hockey (http://www.unnet.com/boynehockey) P.O. Box 256, Boyne City, MI (231)582-7269
Boyne Area Hockey located in Boyne City Michigan. Youth Hockey program for children ages 4-17.
pprice@freeway.net (pprice@freeway.net)