About Gladwin County

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Gladwin County is located in the central - northeastern section of Michigan’s lower peninsula.

This county was named in 1831 for British Major Henry Gladwin of Fort Detroit who led the only fort in the midwest to withstand the assaults of Chief Pontiac's 5-month siege in 1763, when Pontiac resisted the settlement of Michigan and Ohio.

The first settlers to the area were Marvel Secord and his family who in 1861 canoed up the Tittabawassee River to the mouth of the Sugar River, just a few miles from where the city of Gladwin (http://www.infomi.com/city/gladwin) exists today.

The county remained untamed until the1880’s, when many lumber towns were established here because of the thick white pine forests.

Later, oil was discovered near the Beaverton (http://www.infomi.com/city/beaverton) area

Today, Gladwin County’s economy includes auto parts manufacturing, thermoform, RV manufacturing, wood products, construction and agriculture. Tourism plays a special role in Gladwin County’s waterways, with several dams on the Tittabawassee, Sugar, Tobacco and Cedar rivers creating opportunities for boating, fishing, canoeing and sightseeing.

The Tittabawassee State Forest to the east, almost a fourth of the entire county, offers plenty of opportunity for hiking, hunting and snowmobiling.

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Chamber of Commerce



Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce (http://www.gladwincountychamber.com/) 608 West Cedar Avenue, Gladwin, MI (989)426-5451
The Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of businesses and concerned citizens, coming together to make Gladwin County a better place for everyone to live, work and do business. Chamber members receive business referrals, advertising opportunites, networking opportunities, and many cost-saving benefits and discounts. The public recognizes the Chamber of Commerce as Gladwin County's information center; maps, general area information, demographics, and answers to many of their questions can be found by contacting the Chamber of Commerce.
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Community Information and Links



Cruis'n Classics Auto & Truck Club (http://www.ccrgladwin.netfirms.com/) 5261 Winchester Way, Gladwin, MI (989)426-0360
Cruis'n Classics is a mid-Michigan area non-profit social classic car and truck club, with a current membership of 45, we are made up of auto enthusiasts with the common interest of enjoying, maintaining and restoring classic vehicles (including Model T's, A's and Street Rods) all in the name of fun with a car show, cruise nights, parades and raising money for various charities. All makes and models are welcome, and you don't need to own a classic car or truck to be a member. We get together the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at a predetermined location from October through April. May through September we have our meetings outdoors and display our cars at various locations. If you are interested in joining please come to our next meeting (location and more information is listed on our website).
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Council on Aging for Clare & Gladwin Counties 215 South Antler (Main Office), Gladwin, MI (800)952-0056 or (989)426-5450/Gladwin office * (989)588-9816/Farwell Office
Council on Aging, Clare and Gladwin Counties, seeks to preserve and enhance the independence and dignity of adults 60+. Our services include home-delivered meals, in-home services, Senior Dining Centers for active seniors, information and referral, caregiver training, Medicare/Medicaid counseling, and much more. We also have an active volunteer program. For more information visit our website at www.councilonagingcg.org, or call us at (800) 952-0056.
info@councilonagingcg.org/

Grass Lake Community Center 5187 North Adams Road, Gladwin, MI (989)426-9680
A non-profit organization located in Central Michigan. We offer activities, hall rentals & much more! Please stop by.
[EMAIL="grasslakecommunity@yahoo.com"]grasslakecommunity@yahoo.com (jodi@ejourney.com)
Family Help



Ogemaw/Roscommon County Family Independence Agency 444 East Houghton Avenue ** P.O. Box 307, West Branch, MI (989)345-6565
Also serving: Arenac and Gladwin Counties.
caffreys@michigan.gov (caffreys@michigan.gov)
Volunteers



Gladwin County Habitat for Humanity P.O. Box 225, Beaverton, MI (517)426-1659
Habitat for Humanity is an international organization with a local affiliate board of directors helping families to become homeowners. This Christian based organization has been made famous by former President Jimmy Carter.
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