The county is named for its rolling terrain. It was set off in 1829, and organized six years later.SeeList of Michigan county name etymologies. Hillsdale County was a New England settlement. The original founders of Hillsdale consisted entirely of settlers from New England. These people were "Yankee's", that is to say they were descended from the EnglishPuritans who settled New England in the 1600s. They were part of a wave of New England farmers who headed west into what was then the wilds of the Northwest Territory during the early 1800s. Most of them arrived as a result of the completion of the Erie Canal as well as the close of the Black Hawk War. When they arrived in what is now Hillsdale County there was nothing but a virgin forest and wild prairie, the New Englanders laid out farms, constructed roads, erected government buildings and established post routes. They brought with them many of their YankeeNew England values, such as a passion for education, establishing many schools as well as staunch support for abolitionism. They were mostly members of the Congregationalist Church though some were Episcopalian, however as a result of the Second Great Awakening many became Baptists and many also converted to Methodism before arriving in Michigan. The people of Hillsdale County, like many others in Michigan, maintained a cultural affinity with early New England.
In local government, a city hall, town hall, civic centre, (in the UK or Australia) a guildhall, a Rathaus (German), or (more rarely) a municipal building, is the chief administrative building of a city, town, or other municipality. It usually houses the city or town council, its associated departments, and their employees. It also usually functions as the base of the mayor of a city, town, borough, or county / shire.
By convention, until the mid 19th-century, a single large open chamber (or 'hall') formed an integral part of the building housing the council. The hall may be used for council meetings and other significant events. This large chamber, the 'town hall', (and its later variant 'city hall') has become synonymous with the whole building, and with the administrative body housed in it. The terms 'council chambers', 'municipal building' or variants may be used locally in preference to 'town hall' if no such large hall is present within the building.
The local government may endeavor to use the town hall building to promote and enhance the quality of life of the community. In many cases, "'town halls' serve not only as buildings for government functions, but also have facilities for various civic and cultural activities. These may include art shows, stage performances, exhibits and festivals. Modern town halls or "civic centres" are often designed with a great variety and flexibility of purpose in mind.
Hillsdale: It’s the People. Meet some of our friendly neighbors and alumni in the Hillsdale community. They share with us a commitment to working hard and a dedication to pursuing all things good, true, and beautiful. There’s something special, even magical, about this place. We’re proud to call Hillsdale, Michigan, our home.
Support Hillsdale College: https://secured.hillsdale.edu/hillsdale/support-hillsdale-college
Visit our website: http://hillsdale.edu
Learn from our online courses: http://online.hillsdale.edu
Read Imprimis: https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/
Undergraduate programs: https://www.hillsdale.edu/information-for/undergraduate-admissions/
Graduate School of Statesmanship: https://www.hillsdale.edu/academics/graduate-school/
Graduate School of Government: https://dc.hillsdale....
published: 07 Apr 2020
Xybix Tour of Hillsdale County Central Dispatch (MI) featuring Dir. Thomas Whitaker
Let Director Thomas Whitaker give you a tour of the Xybix outfitted Hillsdale County Central Dispatch in Michigan. As always, learn more at xybix.com.
published: 22 Jul 2022
Sheriff's deputy shot in Hillsdale County, suspect not in custody, Michigan State Police say
Authorities say the suspect is Eric Michael Fiddler, who is considered armed and dangerous. He is 5' 10," weighs 190 pounds and is wearing all dark clothing.
published: 27 Jun 2024
Hillsdale County deputy hospitalized in shooting, suspect still at large
The suspect still at large is Eric Michael Fiddler. Police consider him armed and dangerous.
published: 27 Jun 2024
Police hold press conference after deputy shot in Hillsdale County
Police are holding a press conference after locating the suspect accused of shooting a Hillsdale deputy Thursday afternoon.
The incident occurred on Beecher Rd. and Lamb Rd. on June 27.
News 10 journalists on the scene heard several gunshots during the search of the suspect.
published: 27 Jun 2024
Consumers Energy adds 60 turbines at Crescent Wind park in Hillsdale County
Consumers Energy's wind park is operational even in freezing cold temperatures.
published: 17 Feb 2021
Hillsdale County officials removes documents from Adams Township Hall
Hillsdale County Deputy Chief Clerk Abe Dane took possession of all election ballots, absent voter envelopes and ballot applications from Nov. 3, 2020 from Adams Township and took those items to the Hillsdale County Clerk's office.
published: 05 Nov 2021
Governor Whitmer declares state of emergency for Hillsdale County
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Branch, Hillsdale, and St. Joseph counties to address the impacts of severe thunderstorms and straight-line winds on August 11 and 12.
published: 24 Aug 2021
Hillsdale County deputy, suspect accused of shooting deputy both dead, police say
The deputy is not being named at this time, according to authorities. Police shot the suspect, Eric Fiddler, in a field after he allegedly shot at officers.
published: 28 Jun 2024
Hillsdale Sheriff's deputy killed during traffic stop; Troopers kill shooter
An hours-long manhunt ensued until the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team identified and located the shooter hiding in a field near the intersection of Culbert Road and Osseo Road South at 6:15 p.m.
Hillsdale: It’s the People. Meet some of our friendly neighbors and alumni in the Hillsdale community. They share with us a commitment to working hard and a ded...
Hillsdale: It’s the People. Meet some of our friendly neighbors and alumni in the Hillsdale community. They share with us a commitment to working hard and a dedication to pursuing all things good, true, and beautiful. There’s something special, even magical, about this place. We’re proud to call Hillsdale, Michigan, our home.
Support Hillsdale College: https://secured.hillsdale.edu/hillsdale/support-hillsdale-college
Visit our website: http://hillsdale.edu
Learn from our online courses: http://online.hillsdale.edu
Read Imprimis: https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/
Undergraduate programs: https://www.hillsdale.edu/information-for/undergraduate-admissions/
Graduate School of Statesmanship: https://www.hillsdale.edu/academics/graduate-school/
Graduate School of Government: https://dc.hillsdale.edu/School-of-Government/Program-Overview/
Listen to Hillsdale Dialogues Podcast: http://blog.hillsdale.edu/online-courses
Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women “grateful to God for the inestimable blessings” resulting from civil and religious liberty and “believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to the perpetuity of these blessings.” It pursues the stated object of the founders: “to furnish all persons who wish, irrespective of nation, color, or sex, a literary, scientific, [and] theological education” outstanding among American colleges “and to combine with this such moral and social instruction as will best develop the minds and improve the hearts of its pupils.” As a nonsectarian Christian institution, Hillsdale College maintains “by precept and example” the immemorial teachings and practices of the Christian faith.
The College also considers itself a trustee of our Western philosophical and theological inheritance tracing to Athens and Jerusalem, a heritage finding its clearest expression in the American experiment of self-government under law.
By training the young in the liberal arts, Hillsdale College prepares students to become leaders worthy of that legacy. By encouraging the scholarship of its faculty, it contributes to the preservation of that legacy for future generations. By publicly defending that legacy, it enlists the aid of other friends of free civilization and thus secures the conditions of its own survival and independence.
Hillsdale: It’s the People. Meet some of our friendly neighbors and alumni in the Hillsdale community. They share with us a commitment to working hard and a dedication to pursuing all things good, true, and beautiful. There’s something special, even magical, about this place. We’re proud to call Hillsdale, Michigan, our home.
Support Hillsdale College: https://secured.hillsdale.edu/hillsdale/support-hillsdale-college
Visit our website: http://hillsdale.edu
Learn from our online courses: http://online.hillsdale.edu
Read Imprimis: https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/
Undergraduate programs: https://www.hillsdale.edu/information-for/undergraduate-admissions/
Graduate School of Statesmanship: https://www.hillsdale.edu/academics/graduate-school/
Graduate School of Government: https://dc.hillsdale.edu/School-of-Government/Program-Overview/
Listen to Hillsdale Dialogues Podcast: http://blog.hillsdale.edu/online-courses
Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women “grateful to God for the inestimable blessings” resulting from civil and religious liberty and “believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to the perpetuity of these blessings.” It pursues the stated object of the founders: “to furnish all persons who wish, irrespective of nation, color, or sex, a literary, scientific, [and] theological education” outstanding among American colleges “and to combine with this such moral and social instruction as will best develop the minds and improve the hearts of its pupils.” As a nonsectarian Christian institution, Hillsdale College maintains “by precept and example” the immemorial teachings and practices of the Christian faith.
The College also considers itself a trustee of our Western philosophical and theological inheritance tracing to Athens and Jerusalem, a heritage finding its clearest expression in the American experiment of self-government under law.
By training the young in the liberal arts, Hillsdale College prepares students to become leaders worthy of that legacy. By encouraging the scholarship of its faculty, it contributes to the preservation of that legacy for future generations. By publicly defending that legacy, it enlists the aid of other friends of free civilization and thus secures the conditions of its own survival and independence.
Authorities say the suspect is Eric Michael Fiddler, who is considered armed and dangerous. He is 5' 10," weighs 190 pounds and is wearing all dark clothing.
Authorities say the suspect is Eric Michael Fiddler, who is considered armed and dangerous. He is 5' 10," weighs 190 pounds and is wearing all dark clothing.
Authorities say the suspect is Eric Michael Fiddler, who is considered armed and dangerous. He is 5' 10," weighs 190 pounds and is wearing all dark clothing.
Police are holding a press conference after locating the suspect accused of shooting a Hillsdale deputy Thursday afternoon.
The incident occurred on Beecher R...
Police are holding a press conference after locating the suspect accused of shooting a Hillsdale deputy Thursday afternoon.
The incident occurred on Beecher Rd. and Lamb Rd. on June 27.
News 10 journalists on the scene heard several gunshots during the search of the suspect.
Police are holding a press conference after locating the suspect accused of shooting a Hillsdale deputy Thursday afternoon.
The incident occurred on Beecher Rd. and Lamb Rd. on June 27.
News 10 journalists on the scene heard several gunshots during the search of the suspect.
Hillsdale County Deputy Chief Clerk Abe Dane took possession of all election ballots, absent voter envelopes and ballot applications from Nov. 3, 2020 from Adam...
Hillsdale County Deputy Chief Clerk Abe Dane took possession of all election ballots, absent voter envelopes and ballot applications from Nov. 3, 2020 from Adams Township and took those items to the Hillsdale County Clerk's office.
Hillsdale County Deputy Chief Clerk Abe Dane took possession of all election ballots, absent voter envelopes and ballot applications from Nov. 3, 2020 from Adams Township and took those items to the Hillsdale County Clerk's office.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Branch, Hillsdale, and St. Joseph counties to address the impacts of severe thunderstorms and straig...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Branch, Hillsdale, and St. Joseph counties to address the impacts of severe thunderstorms and straight-line winds on August 11 and 12.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Branch, Hillsdale, and St. Joseph counties to address the impacts of severe thunderstorms and straight-line winds on August 11 and 12.
The deputy is not being named at this time, according to authorities. Police shot the suspect, Eric Fiddler, in a field after he allegedly shot at officers.
The deputy is not being named at this time, according to authorities. Police shot the suspect, Eric Fiddler, in a field after he allegedly shot at officers.
The deputy is not being named at this time, according to authorities. Police shot the suspect, Eric Fiddler, in a field after he allegedly shot at officers.
An hours-long manhunt ensued until the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team identified and located the shooter hiding in a field near the intersection o...
An hours-long manhunt ensued until the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team identified and located the shooter hiding in a field near the intersection of Culbert Road and Osseo Road South at 6:15 p.m.
An hours-long manhunt ensued until the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team identified and located the shooter hiding in a field near the intersection of Culbert Road and Osseo Road South at 6:15 p.m.
Hillsdale: It’s the People. Meet some of our friendly neighbors and alumni in the Hillsdale community. They share with us a commitment to working hard and a dedication to pursuing all things good, true, and beautiful. There’s something special, even magical, about this place. We’re proud to call Hillsdale, Michigan, our home.
Support Hillsdale College: https://secured.hillsdale.edu/hillsdale/support-hillsdale-college
Visit our website: http://hillsdale.edu
Learn from our online courses: http://online.hillsdale.edu
Read Imprimis: https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/
Undergraduate programs: https://www.hillsdale.edu/information-for/undergraduate-admissions/
Graduate School of Statesmanship: https://www.hillsdale.edu/academics/graduate-school/
Graduate School of Government: https://dc.hillsdale.edu/School-of-Government/Program-Overview/
Listen to Hillsdale Dialogues Podcast: http://blog.hillsdale.edu/online-courses
Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women “grateful to God for the inestimable blessings” resulting from civil and religious liberty and “believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to the perpetuity of these blessings.” It pursues the stated object of the founders: “to furnish all persons who wish, irrespective of nation, color, or sex, a literary, scientific, [and] theological education” outstanding among American colleges “and to combine with this such moral and social instruction as will best develop the minds and improve the hearts of its pupils.” As a nonsectarian Christian institution, Hillsdale College maintains “by precept and example” the immemorial teachings and practices of the Christian faith.
The College also considers itself a trustee of our Western philosophical and theological inheritance tracing to Athens and Jerusalem, a heritage finding its clearest expression in the American experiment of self-government under law.
By training the young in the liberal arts, Hillsdale College prepares students to become leaders worthy of that legacy. By encouraging the scholarship of its faculty, it contributes to the preservation of that legacy for future generations. By publicly defending that legacy, it enlists the aid of other friends of free civilization and thus secures the conditions of its own survival and independence.
Authorities say the suspect is Eric Michael Fiddler, who is considered armed and dangerous. He is 5' 10," weighs 190 pounds and is wearing all dark clothing.
Police are holding a press conference after locating the suspect accused of shooting a Hillsdale deputy Thursday afternoon.
The incident occurred on Beecher Rd. and Lamb Rd. on June 27.
News 10 journalists on the scene heard several gunshots during the search of the suspect.
Hillsdale County Deputy Chief Clerk Abe Dane took possession of all election ballots, absent voter envelopes and ballot applications from Nov. 3, 2020 from Adams Township and took those items to the Hillsdale County Clerk's office.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Branch, Hillsdale, and St. Joseph counties to address the impacts of severe thunderstorms and straight-line winds on August 11 and 12.
The deputy is not being named at this time, according to authorities. Police shot the suspect, Eric Fiddler, in a field after he allegedly shot at officers.
An hours-long manhunt ensued until the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team identified and located the shooter hiding in a field near the intersection of Culbert Road and Osseo Road South at 6:15 p.m.
The county is named for its rolling terrain. It was set off in 1829, and organized six years later.SeeList of Michigan county name etymologies. Hillsdale County was a New England settlement. The original founders of Hillsdale consisted entirely of settlers from New England. These people were "Yankee's", that is to say they were descended from the EnglishPuritans who settled New England in the 1600s. They were part of a wave of New England farmers who headed west into what was then the wilds of the Northwest Territory during the early 1800s. Most of them arrived as a result of the completion of the Erie Canal as well as the close of the Black Hawk War. When they arrived in what is now Hillsdale County there was nothing but a virgin forest and wild prairie, the New Englanders laid out farms, constructed roads, erected government buildings and established post routes. They brought with them many of their YankeeNew England values, such as a passion for education, establishing many schools as well as staunch support for abolitionism. They were mostly members of the Congregationalist Church though some were Episcopalian, however as a result of the Second Great Awakening many became Baptists and many also converted to Methodism before arriving in Michigan. The people of Hillsdale County, like many others in Michigan, maintained a cultural affinity with early New England.