Accommodations

Grand Haven Waterfront Holiday Inn

Attractions & Entertainment

Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center

Michigan Adventure Park

Muskegon County Museum

USS Silversides World War Submarine

Businesses

Target.com

Verizon Wireless - The Lakes Mall

Wal-Mart

Genealogy

Family & Local Histories Information

View Original Census Records

Golf Courses

Chase Hammond Golf Course

State Parks and Camping in Michigan

Duck Lake State Park

Hoffmaster State Park

Muskegon State Park, North Muskegon

Local History

Lewis Baddeau opened a trading post here in 1834, followed by Joseph Troutier in 1835.  It is located near a river the French call Masquignon, from the Indian word for marshy river.

Muskego Township was formed in 1837 and renamed Muskegon in 1838.  Henry Pennoyer became the first postmaster on January 3, 1838.  The office was closed on February 11, 1847, but has been restored since March 2, 1848.

Sawmill owner Theodore Newell made the first village plat in 1849.  Incorporated as a village in 1861 and as a city in 1869.

Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

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