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Genesee County | |
|---|---|
 Genesee County Courthouse in Flint | |
 Seal  Logo | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Michigan | |
 Michigan's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 43°01′N 83°43′W / 43.02°N 83.71°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| Founded | March 28, 1835 (created) 1836 (organized) |
| Named for | Genesee County, New York |
| Seat | Flint |
| Largest city | Flint |
| Area | |
| • Total | 650 sq mi (1,700 km2) |
| • Land | 637 sq mi (1,650 km2) |
| • Water | 13 sq mi (30 km2) 1.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 406,211 |
| • Density | 640/sq mi (250/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 7th, 8th |
| Website | www |
Genesee County (/ˈdʒɛnəsi/ JEN-ə-see) is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 406,211,[1] making it the fifth-most populous county in Michigan. The county seat and population center is Flint (birthplace of General Motors).[2] Genesee County consists of 33 cities, townships, and villages. It is considered to be a part of the greater Mid Michigan area.
The county was named after Genesee County, New York, which in turn comes from the Seneca word Gen-nis'-hee-yo, meaning "Beautiful Valley".[3] Genesee County comprises the Flint, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area. A major attraction for visitors is Crossroads Village, a living history village north of Flint.
Genesee County is noted for having had the fossil of an ancient whale known as Balaenoptera Lacepede[4] unearthed in Thetford Township during quarry work and estimated at 11,000 years old.[5]
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Clarke Historical Library. "Bibliography on Genesee County". Central Michigan University. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
- ^ "Fossilworks: Balaenoptera". paleodb.org. Archived from the original on October 16, 2012.
- ^ "The Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on October 16, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2009. Paleobiology Database: Thetford Center