Founded in 1833, in 1829 Branch County was laid out and so named by the Territorial Legislature of Michigan. The name was given in honor of John Branch of North Carolina. Secretary of the Navy in President Jackson's cabinet at that time.
Founded in 1833, in 1829 Branch County was laid out and so named by the Territorial Legislature of Michigan. The name was given in honor of John Branch of North Carolina. Secretary of the Navy in President Jackson's cabinet at that time.