The county was formed in 1840 as Meegisee County. The name is taken from County Antrim in Northern Ireland. As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 23,580 people, 9,890 households, and 6,925 families in the county.
About Antrim County, Michigan in brief
The county was formed in 1840 as Meegisee County. The name is taken from County Antrim in Northern Ireland. The county seat was originally located in Elk Rapids, but was moved to Bellaire in 1904 after 25 years of litigation. In 1950 its population was 10,721. As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 23,580 people, 9,890 households, and 6,925 families in the county. Antrim County operates the County jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, records deeds, mortgages, and vital records.
It administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of social services. Since 1884 its voters have selected the Republican Party nominee in 94% of the national elections through 2016. In Michigan, the most local government functions – police and fire, building and zoning – are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.
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