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Battle Creek
by [Thornton, Kurt]
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In 1825, two government surveyors platting the southwest Michigan territory engaged in a small skirmish with two Native Americans. With a humorous nod, the surveyors gave the name Battle Creek to the river where this encounter took place. A few years later, a group of entrepreneurs, led by Sands McCamly, established a milling community and named it after the river. Thus the city of Battle Creek had its start. Over the following 170 years, it has grown into a thriving community of culture and character. This book uses historical photos and rare illustrations to trace Battle Creek's chronological development, from its water-powered mills, its railroads and factories, and its identity as a major stop on the Underground Railroad to its eventual pre-eminence as the "Cereal City."
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Product Details
- Arcadia Publishing Librar Brand
- Aug 11, 2004 Pub Date:
- 9781531618735 ISBN-13:
- 1531618731 ISBN-10:
- 130.0 pages Hardcover
- English Language
- 9.61 in * 0.38 in * 6.69 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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