Battle Creek

Nonfiction, Travel, Pictorials, Art & Architecture, Photography, History
Cover of the book Battle Creek by Kurt Thornton, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kurt Thornton ISBN: 9781439615058
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: August 11, 2004
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: Kurt Thornton
ISBN: 9781439615058
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: August 11, 2004
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English
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."
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
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."

More books from Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Cover of the book Warm Wishes from Sunny St. Pete by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book On This Day in Kingsport History by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book Historic Fires of Fall River by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book The McGlincy Killings in Campbell, California by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book Legends and Lore of the North Shore by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book Route 66 in Illinois by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book Geneva on the Lake by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book Kearney by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book History of Davis Islands by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book Canton by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book Nashville Music before Country by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book Only in Asheville by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book Southlake by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book Haunted El Reno by Kurt Thornton
Cover of the book Along Route 52 by Kurt Thornton
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy