Livingston County Facts
County was created on Mar 24, 1836 and
named for Edward Livingston (1764-1836) of Louisiana, who was Secretary of State from 1831-1833 under President Jackson.
Washtenaw County Facts
County was created on Nov 20, 1822
The Native American's called the area located west of Detroit, "Wash-ten-ong" meaning "further district" or "land beyond".