Lansing is the capital of Michigan today, but it wasn’t always this way. Before 1847, Michigan’s state capital was Detroit. Detroit’s location near British-controlled Canada made legislators uneasy, so a heated multi-day session to choose the new capital city was held.
LANSING, MI - As Michigan's capital city since 1847, Lansing's reputation often focuses on it being the headquarters of state government, a fact that brings thousands of students and other visitors to mid-Michigan each year.
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Lansing is the capital of Michigan today, but it wasn’t always this way. Before 1847, Michigan’s state capital was Detroit. Detroit’s location near British-controlled Canada made legislators uneasy, so a heated multi-day session to choose the new capital city was held.
LANSING, MI - As Michigan's capital city since 1847, Lansing's reputation often focuses on it being the headquarters of state government, a fact that brings thousands of students and other visitors to mid-Michigan each year.
Michigan State Capitol Michigan State Capital Capitol of Michigan Capital of Michigan tours events history restoration battle flags capitol commission parking
