East Lansing, Michigan

Population: 46,525
Located in Ingham County

Welcome to the City of East Lansing. To its residents East Lansing is an unbeatable combination of historic small-town atmosphere and cosmopolitan sophistication. Tree-lined avenues, a variety of beautiful homes, and walking proximity to a number of shopping areas, including a full-service yet human-scale downtown business district, give East Lansing its small-town ambience. The presence of one of the nation's largest centers of learning, Michigan State University, and the nearby state capital in Lansing makes the citizens of East Lansing as diverse as the world is large and offers unlimited opportunities.

East Lansing delivers all the elements of a big city in a small-town atmosphere. With various independent boutiques, unique dining establishments, and a nightlife for those of you who want a little excitement, East Lansing is a wonderful place to live. Serving as a great historic area as well as home to Michigan State University, East Lansing creates a welcoming environment for visitors and community members alike.

Whether you want to see a movie, view an art exhibit, or attend a Broadway show, East Lansing has something to spark everyone's interest. With a number of performing arts centers, museums, parks, and gardens, East Lansing is a small town with big city appeal.

East Lansing is also proud to be the Home of Michigan State University. The University is a vital ingredient in what makes East Lansing such an appealing place to live. Students fill our streets with energy, enthusiasm and personality. The State News, Almanac and Community Relations Coalition web sites provide information of interest to students and their parents as well as the community at large. Go Green!

In addition, East Lansing is the cultural and recreational center of mid-Michigan. Big Ten sports thrill fans and campus cultural offerings enrich audiences. The City produces numerous large scale street festivals, outdoor concerts and special events for all ages to enjoy. Twenty-six City parks ranging from neighborhood play/picnic areas to the outstanding Family Aquatic Center and the national competition level Soccer Park and Softball Park assure there will find plenty to do.

East Lansing is located in northwest Ingham County, and is the largest suburban community to Lansing. It is known mostly as the home of Michigan State University, whose stately campus spans a good portion of the city limits. Michigan Ave., (M-43), the city’s main road bordering MSU campus on the north, is known for its many unique shops and restaurants which serve the student population.

East Lansing was first settled in 1849 by D. Robert Burcham. In 1855, Michigan Agricultural College, (the world’s first agricultural college) was founded through the Land Grant Act by the national legislature. Rev. Robert B. Baird, then Secretary of the college, became the town’s first postmaster in 1884, when it was officially registered as "Collegeville." In 1907, it was incorporated as a city, with the name changed to East Lansing. The college was eventually renamed Michigan State College in 1925, and later Michigan State University in 1955, at the 100th anniversary of the
Land Grant Act.

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