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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
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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
Farming center and oil market starting to grow due to the railroad bringing visitors to the area. -
Normal School was established
What is known now as Central Michigan Univeristy was first established as a teacher eduction school. -
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.