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Brooklyn (formerly Swainsville) is a village in Jackson County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 1,176. It is located just off U.S. Highway 12 (formerly U.S. Highway 112).

The Michigan International Speedway is located just south of the village, in NW Lenawee County.

Brooklyn is located in a portion of central lower Michigan known for its lush, rolling green landscapes called the Irish Hills. The area was primarily a summer vacation spot for residents of metropolitan Detroit who owned cottages near lakes in the area. In recent years -- and with the addition of Michigan International Speedway (in NW Lenawee County) and Interstate 94 -- Brooklyn and other nearby cities have established year-round populations.

Brooklyn has become a popular destination for 4th of July celebrations. A number of notable fireworks displays take place in the area, including those at Lake Columbia and Clark Lake. The most prominent display, though, takes place at the middle school football field in downtown Brooklyn. Tourists and locals alike flock to watch the always-impressive show.

The village was founded by Calvin Swain, who filed the first land claim on June 16, 1832 and named his settlement Swainsville. A vote of the town meeting on August 5, 1836 changed the name to Brooklyn.

A sign marking Swain's historical discovery currently stands in the town square.

Descendants of Swain remain in the area. One descendant is the sixth great-grandson of Swain, Jacob Howland.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.98% is water.

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