Irish Hills

Irish Hills

The Irish Hills is a rectangular area of land located roughly in southeastern Jackson County and northwest Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its name comes from the Irish immigrants who settled there from 1830-1850. It is renowned throughout the state for its beautiful scenery, especially in the summer, with its many rolling hills and gorgeous lakes.

As for tourism, the Irish Hills offer a modest amount of what could be known as "tourist trapping." It has several family-oriented locations, including an old west theme park known as "Stagecoach Stop". It's also known for its several family-owned restaurants and bars that offer a variety of different food. There are several places to lodge, mostly on lakefront areas. It's also home to Michigan International Speedway, which hosts NASCAR races, and hosts close to 300,000 fans a year during the racing season of June, July, and August.

Some towns in the Irish Hills include Onsted, Clinton, and Brooklyn.

External links

* [http://www.lenawee.mi.us/ Lenawee County government site]
* [http://www.lenaweehistory.com/ Complete text of History of Lenawee County published in 1909 by the Western Historical Society]


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