Cass County, county in Michigan, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 51,584 inhabitants. The county was created 195 years ago in 1829. Its county seat is Cassopolis.
There are 9 city/town in Cass County, MI. The largest city of Cass County is Dowagiac with a population of 5,565. Other cities include, Pokagon population 1,969, Penn population 1,708, Cassopolis population 1,698, Marcellus population 1,333
Pokagon, Township in Cass County, Michigan
Penn, Township in Cass County, Michigan
Located in southwestern Michigan, Cass County is home to several small communities that provide insights into the region's history and development. Here are some highlights:
Cassopolis is the county seat of Cass County, located in the center of the county. It has a population of around 1,800 residents. Cassopolis was platted in 1831 and has many historic sites like the Cassopolis Municipal Building, Stone Lake Cemetery, and Methodist Episcopal Church.
Dowagiac is the largest city in Cass County, with a population around 6,000 residents. Located in the southeastern part of the county, Dowagiac was incorporated in 1863. Historic attractions include the Beckwith Theatre, Dowagiac Union Depot, and the Round Oak Stove Company National Historic Landmark.
Edwardsburg is a village located northeast of Cassopolis near the Michigan-Indiana border. Incorporated in 1869, today it has around 2,000 residents. The Edwardburg Depot Museum highlights area railroad history. Edwardsburg hosts an annual summer holiday parade and fireworks.
Marcellus is a small village in southwestern Cass County along the St. Joseph River. It has around 2,000 residents. Marcellus contains several buildings on the National Register of Historic Places including the Marcellus Village Hall and Marcellus Carnegie Library.
Vandalia is an unincorporated community in eastern Cass County established in the 1830s. Located along the railroad and US-12, Vandalia has a downtown historic district. The Dr. Richard Eells Home is one of the oldest remaining houses in the county.
Cass County's historic small towns reflect the development of southwestern Michigan through railroad expansion, industry, and architecture from the 1800s. Each community celebrates its heritage through preservation and events.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cass County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Cassopolis | Village in Cass County, Michigan | 1,698 |
Dowagiac | City in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America | 5,565 |
Edwardsburg | City in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America | 1,241 |
Marcellus | Human settlement in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America | 1,333 |
Penn | Township in Cass County, Michigan | 1,708 |
Pokagon | Township in Cass County, Michigan | 1,969 |
Union | Township in Cass County, Michigan | 440 |
Vandalia | Village in Penn Township, Cass County, Michigan, USA | 281 |
Volinia | Township in Cass County, Michigan | 1,089 |