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Welcome to Clare County...

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Clare County provides a variety of recreation options and natural beauty for your spring, summer, fall and winter “getaways” or extended vacation. We are excited about all that Clare County has to offer and invite you to experience an affordable and enjoyable stay!

With all that Clare County has to offer for recreation, sporting, festivals, shopping and friendly people to help guide your way, it is clear that an exciting, fun-filled “getaway” or peaceful vacation awaits you here.

We invite you to… “Experience Clare County – Where the North Begins!”


For more information about each community click on the names below:

          Clare                   Farwell              Harrison               Lake            Lake George              Leota



City/County Info
Clare County Government
City of Clare 989-386-7541
City of Harrison City Clerk  989-539-7145
Village of Farwell Clerk 989-588-9927
Township List
Civic Organizations/Service Clubs
American Legion Post 404, Harrison 989-539-9792
American Legion Post, Farwell
Eagles Aerie 2977, 11227 S. Grant Ave., Clare
Eagles Aerie 3761, 8640 W. Ludington Dr., Farwell
Eagles Aerie 5441, 5002 E. Townline Lk. Rd., Harrison
IOOF/Rebeckah, Clare

Organizations
Clare Area Jaycees

Kiwanis Club, Clare, 989-386-2280

Kiwanis Club of Harrison, 989-539-3071

Knights of Columbus 3029, Clare 

Clare Area Chamber of Commerce
429 N. McEwan
Clare, MI 48617
989-386-2442 or 888-AT-CLARE

Knights of Columbus, 212 S. Broad, Harrison

Lions Club, Clare (Doherty Hotel for info) 989-386-3441

Clare County Arts Council

Lions Club, Harrison, 417 Fairlane, Harrison 989-539-6441

Clare DDA/ City of Clare

Masonic Lodge, Clare, 504 Jackson, Clare

Masonic Temple Bldg., Farwell, 413 Coker, Farwell

Clare County Senior Services/Council on Aging
P.O. Box 438
Harrison, MI  48625
989-539-8870

Masonic Center, Harrison, 230 E. Main, Harrison

Moose Lodge 2268, Clare, 989-386-2513

Moose Lodge 2235, Harrison,  989-539-1501

Farwell Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 771
Farwell, MI  48622
989-588-0580

Rotary Club, Clare (Doherty Hotel for info) 989-386-3441

Senior Community Center, ClareCounty 
101 W. Michigan, Farwell 
989-588-4669

Harrison Area Chamber of Commerce
809 N. First
Harrison, MI 48625
989-539-6011

Senior Center, Clare, 1004 McEwan, Clare, 989-386-7130

Senior Center, Harrison 3821 N. Grant Ave., Harrison 989-539-5161

Leota Business Association
10131 N. Finley Lake Rd.
Harrison, MI 48625
989-539-9644 or 989-539-5300

Senior Center, Lake 9480 School St.,Lake 989-544-2836

Senior Center, Lake George
   175 Lake George Ave., Lake George 989-588-9841

Clare County Fair 989-539-9011

VFW Post 5738, 145 Wilcox Parkway, Clare 989-386-7221

Clare County Historical Society & Museum 989-386-0729

VFW Post , Farwell

Farwell Area Historical Museum 989-588-0580

VFW Post 1075, Harrison 989-539-6172
Economic Development
Harrison Area Economic Development Corporation (HAEDCO) 989-539-6310

Clare County Development 989-386-7541

Clare DDA 989-386-9190

Enterprise Community 989-539-7805

Michigan Works! 989-539-2173

Middle Michigan Development 989-386-4405

Libraries
Pere Marquette District Library 989-386-7576

Harrison Community Library 989-539-6711

Surrey Township Library (Farwell)  989-588-9782

Medical Services
Emergencies- Fire-Police-Ambulance 911MidMichigan 

Medical Center-Clare
Corner of McEwan & Sixth St, Clare 
989-802-5000

MidMichigan Urgent Care-Clare
 700 W 5th St., Clare 
989-386-9911

    Airports
Clare Municipal Airport- 989-386-7202

Harrison Airport- On Old 127 North of Harrison

Parks & Recreation
Clare Parks & Recreation 989-386-7541 ext. 213

Clare County Parks & Recreation 989-539-7805

Education/Schools
Clare Public Schools
E. State St. 
Clare, MI 48617
989-386-9945

Harrison Community Schools
P.O. Box 529
Harrison, MI 48625
989-539-6071

Clare-Gladwin RESD
4041 E. Mannsiding
Harrison, MI 48625 
989-386-3851

Mid Michigan Community College
1375 S. Clare Ave.
Harrison, MI 48625
989-386-6600

Farwell Area Schools
399 E. Michigan
Farwell, MI 48622
989-588-6282

St. Cecilia Church & School
106 E. Wheaton
Clare, MI 48617
989-386-9862

Churches

    Governmental and Municipal Organizations

Clare County Government Web Site

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State of Michigan Main Website
Michigan State Senate
Michigan House of  Reps.
Michigan Laws and  Legal Issues
Michigan Aging Services System
Dept of Community  Health 
Dept. of Natural Resources
Michigan Voters Guide 


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Clare County Convention & Visitors Bureau
PO Box 226 / Clare, MI 48617
800-715-3550
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