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Ada Today
Like most of America, the 1858 introduction of the railroad in Ada helped spur travel, trade, industry, and commuting jobs to Grand Rapids. In 1862 Ada was a thriving community that had a number of...
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Early History of the Village of Clarkston
Naming the Village of Clarkston: The Village of Clarkston is a part of Independence Township. The name for the township came at the idea of Joseph Van Syckle who wished to name the township after this...
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Education in the Village of Clarkston
Clarkston Union School, 1915 Miss Eliza Holden taught the first students of school built in 1834. Built as a log building, it was soon replaced by a frame school house on Sashabaw and Maybee roads. In...
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Henry Ford in the Village of Clarkston
Henry Ford purchased a summer cottage in Clarkston as the city became a vacation spot for many Michigan citizens. As Ford settled in the town during the summer months, he maintained strong feelings...
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Religion in the Village of Clarkston
The First Churches The Methodist missionary is considered to be the first to preach the gospel within the Village of Clarkston. In 1834, Reverands Davidson and Cansar arranged the foundation of the...
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Village of Clarkston Home
A mix between a modern town and a small town feel describes the Village of Clarkston. Located less than an hour from Detroit, Clarkston is a family oriented town that has a distinct history based on...
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Located in the center of Michigan in it’s Tri-City area among Bay City and Saginaw, Midland is a family-oriented community of 42,020 people (according to a 2012 estimate). Midland is the home of...
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Despite the disappearance of the nuclear family in recent years, Midland has remained a city built around those ideals. According to the U.S. Census, of the 41,863 people living in Midland in 2010,...
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In the late 1820s, Midland was formed as a trading post for the American Fur Company, who were using the area to purchase from Ojibwe fur trappers. Midland was supervised by the already established...
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