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First permanent Indian settlements made (Paleo-Indian nomads came to hunt mammoths and other big game). CB

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The French first reached this area in the 17th century. They controlled this territory until it was lost to the British after the Seven Years War in 1763. CB

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All British military presence was removed after the conclusion of the War of 1812. CB

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Louis Camau made the first attempt at a permanent settlement by setting up a trading post. CB

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A permanent settlement was established and the Treaty of Saginaw was signed. CB

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Fort Saginaw was built. CB

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Fort Saginaw was abandoned due to a mosquito infestation. CB

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Birch run hay harvest occurred throughout Saginaw County. LA

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Midland Road in Freeland was a roadway used for horse and wagon travel. LA

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First car was produced in Saginaw, Argo Electric Car was produced 5 years later. LA

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Schmitzer’s Center House was the main attraction on Birch Run’s Main Street. Travelers could stay overnight.  LA

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The State of Michigan ordered Saginaw to  build a sewage disposal system. LA

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Louis Campau platted the town under the name “Town of Sagana.'' HG

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The town was replanted, comprising river front Cass St. on the south to Harrison St and north to Jefferson. HG

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Act organized Saginaw County as an official county. HG

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Saginaw City (population 400) was founded by Norman Little. (population grew to 900 by the middle of the century). HG

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First school district was organized. HG

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The northern portion was detached to become a part of Bay County. HG

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The peak year of the Lumber Era (1,001,274,905 board feet of timber cut in mills along the Saginaw River). HG

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Tri-City Airport was built by the fereral government to serve as a pilot training field during WWII. PG

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Population was 219,743. PG.

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Population was 228,059, PG.

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Population was 212,384. PG.

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The city's economy began to deteriorate toward the end of the 20th century as the unemployment rate skyrocketed and manufacturing jobs declined significantly. PG.

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Population of Saginaw County was 210,039 PG