Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Battle Creek : 9781531618735
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9781531618735
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Battle Creek : 9781531618735
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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."
| Author: Kurt Thornton |
| Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions |
| Publication Date: Aug 11, 2004 |
| Number of Pages: 130 pages |
| Binding: Hardback or Cased Book |
| ISBN-10: 1531618731 |
| ISBN-13: 9781531618735 |
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