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Mount Pleasant Beginnings

By Madison B
  • David Ward purchased Land from the Government

    David Ward purchased Land from the Government

    In 1855 Mr. Ward purchased land from the U.S. government. It was mostly a dense pine forest. He had high hopes for a town to be created!
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    Mount Pleasant Origin Story

  • Lumber camp and Trading post

    Lumber camp and Trading post

    Population started rising in the area due to the Native American trading post and the lumber camp.
  • Railroad was established

    Railroad was established

    Farming center and oil market starting to grow due to the railroad bringing visitors to the area.
  • Normal School was established

    Normal School was established

    What is known now as Central Michigan Univeristy was first established as a teacher eduction school.
  • Central Michigan University

    Central Michigan University

    The normal school was renamed to Central Michigan University where professionals seeking a career could be educated in the profession they so choose as a career.