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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."
| ISBN-13 | 9780738533056 |
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| ISBN-10 | 073853305X |
| Weight | 0.65 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.50 x 0.31 x 9.25 In |
| List Price | $24.99 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 128 pages |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Published On | 2004-08-11 |
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