Welcome to Sanilac County located in the Thumb of Michigan on the west shore of Lake Huron, within a two hours’ drive from several of Michigan’s main metropolitan areas: Detroit, Saginaw-Bay City-Midland, Flint and Lansing; and within an hour’s drive of Ontario by way of the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron.
Sanilac County is a rural county, with a population of approximately 43,000. It offers all necessary services, including three local hospitals, seven public school districts as well as several private school options, a variety of shopping opportunities, and a full spectrum of churches.
Stroll through shoreline resort villages of Lexington and Port Sanilac which offer unique shopping, dining, cultural and entertainment experiences.
Visit the inland towns of Brown City, Carsonville, Croswell, Deckerville, Marlette, Peck and Sandusky where you’ll experience the tradition, friendliness and safety of small-town rural America.