About Livingston County Livingston County is located in the southeastern section of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and was named after Edward Livingston, Secretary of State under President Andrew Johnson, and Minister to France.  In 1815, the U.S. Surveyor-General reported the soil in the area to be of such poor quality that it was unsuitable for farming, though the Chippewa and Potawatomi had farmed it for years. This fact was eventually realized and the region became an important agricultural area for livestock and grain. After World War II, many people moved to Livingston County to escape the city, and this caused agriculture to decline in importance.
During the 1970s, Livingston County was the fastest growing county in Michigan, but 20,000 acres of public land were kept from development to retain the area's natural beauty. The Brig hton Island and Pinckney State Recreation areas make Livingston a great county for recreation. By 2000, Census figures placed Livingston County’s total population at 156,951. The City of Howell remains the most populated of the two Livingston County cities with 9,232 residents in 2000, and the Village of Fowlerville remains the most populated village with 2,972 residents. There are lots of things to do and see in Livingston County. The county is noted for its abundance of lakes (over 50) and its wide open spaces for leisure activities from golf to picnicking. You can camp, boat, horseback ride, toboggan, ice fish and lots more. Livingston County is also home to many festivals, fairs, and musical and theatrical events. You can poke around in museums and libraries, as well, all without leaving this beautiful county! | School Information Public and Private Schools in Livingston County
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