Laingsburg Michigan Living

Laingsburg, Michigan

Laingsburg is located on the western border of Shiawassee County at Clinton County, about 15 miles northeast of Lansing. It is located in a growing rural area slowly changing to a more urban nature. It is supported by a growing local business base and resident commuters who work in Lansing.

Laingsburg was named after Dr. Peter Laing who built a tavern here in 1836 and was one of the town's early settlers. In 1841, a post office opened here under the name Nebraska. The name went back to Laingsburg in 1860 when the Jackson, Lansing & Northern Railroad, (later the Michigan Central), came through the area.

From the very beginning, people found the area to be a perfect place to live and work. These days Laingsburg and the rest of Clinton County boasts industrial growth and manufacturing and holds a top 10 ranking in the state for agriculture in categories that include dairy, soybeans and cattle.

The town is just as committed to recreation, providing residents and visitors alike with indoor and outdoor fun. There are scheduled events that range from art shows to rodeos. For unscheduled but inspired recreation, city and state parks are just the place for a stroll, a swim, or a game of horseshoes.

Housing is a matter of choice. Laingsburg provides numerous new construction, and along with the southern part of the county, offers a variety of home styles for a comparatively low price. There are plenty of rental opportunities as well.

Older adults can take advantage of a wide range of senior housing. Finding the right home here is as easy as taking a leisurely drive around town! If you prefer older architecture why not choose a historic home located on tree-shaded streets?

Schools here not only meet the demands, but set even higher goals for itself and its students.

The district encourages parent and community involvement with committees and clubs. It's not unusual to see parents and grandparents alike rooting for their kids on the sidelines.

One thing that is truly pleasant about Michigan living is the fact that one can enjoy all four seasons throughout the calendar year. The winter months certainly bring chilly temperatures in the twenties, along with lots of white snow tumbling onto your rooftop. Spring anxiously peeks its way into the year about the end of March. Summer time comes with lovely weather, perfect for camping, days at the beach or any other outdoor recreation. The mercury stays in the seventies, but the humidity makes it feel much warmer. Fall is a gorgeous time in this region of Michigan and as the temperature cools off a bit, the trees display warm tones of reds, golds, greens, and browns.

Laingsburg has retained a sense of the old, while moving with the times and making itself a modern town with modern conveniences. Its location is wonderful, close to the water, and to Lansing, and yet it has its own distinctive style and way of doing things.