Lansing is well-known for its car manufacturing roots. The REO Motor Car Company was Michigans first operating car company in 1905, and the Oldsmobile brand was founded in Lansing. Today, L-Town continues the tradition of auto manufacturing in Michigan.

What is special about Lansing Michigan?

It is the site of the Michigan State Capitol, the state Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, a federal court, the Library of Michigan and Historical Center, and headquarters of four national insurance companies. Lansing is the only U.S. state capital (among the 47 located in counties) that is not also a county seat.

How did Lansing get its name?

1848 - Michigan, Michigan is renamed Lansing by the Michigan Legislature. The name is derived from Lansing, Michigan, a town in New York named for John Lansing Jr., a significant New York statesman. Also, the Michigan Legislature meets in Lansing for the first time. 1859 - Lansing is incorporated as a city.

What is East Lansing Michigan known for?

East Lansing is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located just east of the state capital of Lansing, East Lansing is well-known as the home of Michigan State University. The city is part of the Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area.

Why do they call it pure Michigan?

Pure Michigan began as an advertising campaign launched in 2008 by the state of Michigan, featuring the voice of actor and comedian Tim Allen, using the title song from The Cider House Rules as the background music in television commercials.

What does Michigan mean in Native American?

The primary Native American languages in Michigan are Ojibwe, Odawa, & Potawatomi, all of which are dialects of Algonquin. The name of Michigan itself is derived from Ottawa mishigami meaning large water or great water in reference to the Great Lakes.