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Eaton County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Charlotte
- Population
- 109,175
- Area
- 579 sq mi
- Founded
- 1837
- Cities and towns
- 10
Eaton County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Eaton County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement services throughout Eaton County, particularly in unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. Eaton County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Eaton County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Eaton County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 1025 Independence Boulevard in Charlotte, MI 48813, provides primary law enforcement services throughout Eaton County's unincorporated areas and contracts with several municipalities. Arrest records in Eaton County are considered public information under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Eaton County are maintained by Eaton County Sheriff's Office and local police departments.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Eaton County are taken and retained by Eaton County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by submitting a formal request.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Eaton County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Eaton County
- Old mine sites
- 12
- Still producing
- 12
- Main minerals
- Clay; construction sand and gravel; Quartz
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 95
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, sand pit, quarry, clay pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1947 to 1981
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 24 named mine sites inside the county, 12 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 95 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Clay; construction sand and gravel; Quartz.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. GeoWebFace shows historic mining sites as points; no agency page with underground workings outlines was found, and the OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds Michigan maps.
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Named workings recorded in Eaton County (24 shown, 95 unnamed on the map)
- American Sewer Pipe Co Shale PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Briggs Co Clay PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Fc Hunt Clay ProspectClay | Prospect
- Grand Ledge Clay Prod Co Shale PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Lawson Clay PitClay | Producer | Surface
- Lawson Clay PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Lawson Road MineClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Olivet Brick&Tile Co Clay PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Charlotte PlantIron | Producer | A processing plant, not a working
- Bellevue QuarryLimestone, General | Producer
- Pryor Brothers PitQuartz | Past Producer | Surface
- Briggs Dredge & MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Charlotte Pit & MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Crandell Brothers Trucking Co PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Crandell Ionia Road Pit & MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Eaton PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Grumfield Pit and MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Potterville PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Pryor Brothers PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Rieth - Riley Construction CompanySand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Smith PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Vermontville Sand and Gravel PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Whittum Pit & MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Bellevue LimestoneStone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | Surface
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Eaton County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Eaton County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Eaton County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Eaton County, Michigan?
The Michigan criminal history record comes from the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Name search online through the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT); fingerprint searches only where a state or federal law, executive order or rule requires one. Fee: $10.00 for a name based criminal record check (MCL 28.273).
How can I look up sex offenders in Eaton County, Michigan?
Search the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (Michigan State Police), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Eaton County, Michigan?
Register with the city or township clerk or through the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes. With 15 or more days before an election you can register online, by mail or in person; within 14 days and on Election Day, only in person at your local clerk's office with proof of residency.
How do I look up property records in Eaton County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Eaton County are kept by the Eaton County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the city or township assessor, and tax bills come from the city or township treasurer; taxes unpaid on March 1 go to the county treasurer as delinquent. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Eaton County, Michigan?
Certified birth and death certificates for Michigan come from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics. Copies of records may also be obtained from the County Clerk in the county where the event occurred. By mail with the signed application and a copy of ID, at the drop box in the lobby of 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, online or by phone through VitalChek, the only authorized online service provider, or in person by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fee: $34 search fee for a standard record ($14 online processing fee); $14.00 for one copy of your own birth record if you are 65 or older.
How do I find business license records in Eaton County, Michigan?
Business entity filings are searched with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Assumed names of sole proprietorships and co-partnership names are filed with the county clerk in each county where business is conducted.
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