The purpose of the Hillsdale  County Historical Society is to preserve, advance and disseminate knowledge of the history of
Hillsdale County, MI.

Contact us at hillsdalehistoricalsociety@gmail.com         

For a link to information about and the order form for the 1890 map, CLICK HERE

For a Membership Form, CLICK HERE

For a nomination form for the Restoration/Preservation/Beautification Awards, CLICK HERE

People

From the Potawatomi who first inhabited Hillsdale county to the white people encouraged by the U.S. government to settle in their area, the history of Hillsdale County is the history of its people.

Places

With the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825, an easier journey to Michigan Territory became possible. White settlers moved to the "west," and Hillsdale County was established. 

Things

When the railroad was built through Hillsdale County, MI, rapid population growth followed. Businesses grew with the population, public institutions were created and major events became part of county lore.