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Battle Creek, Michigan

Located in Calhoun County, Michigan, Battle Creek was established in 1831. Both Kellogg's and Post cereal were founded here. 'Cereal Capital of the World.'.
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Founded 1831 | Population 52,000 | Peak 52,000 (2024) | County Calhoun County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Battle Creek, Michigan

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1831 Founded: Battle Creek was founded as a railroad town in Calhoun County.
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1855 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Battle Creek.
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1897 Post Cereals: C.W. Post.
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1906 Kellogg's: Kellogg's cereal.
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2010 Modern Era: Battle Creek continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Battle Creek

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Fans Claim Player Was ‘Robbed’ After Failing To Solve This Tough Puzzle
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Jan 1, 1970
Her Mom Died When She Was 5-Years-Old And She Later Moved To NYC With $35, Today She’s World Famous
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Jan 1, 1970
This Innocent Looking Boy Grew Up To Become One Of The World’s Most Evil Men
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Jan 1, 1970
President Trump Faces Backlash After Giving Status Update On The Tariff Dividend Checks
President Donald Trump delivered an unexpected moment of…
Jan 1, 1970
Anti Trade Message Trump Targets Reagan Democrats
Washington, D.C. – In the thick of the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump zeroed in on a key group of voters with his shar…
Jan 1, 1970
Michigan Could Eliminate Gun Free Zones Churches and Schools
LANSING, Michigan – In late April 2016, Michigan lawmakers pushed forward a controversial bill that could have stripped away gun…

Complete Historical Timeline

1831 Culture
Founded
1855 Transport
Railroad Era
1897 Business
Post Cereals
1906 Business
Kellogg's
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Both Kellogg's and Post cereal were founded here.
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'Cereal Capital of the World.'.
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Sojourner Truth spent her final years here.
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Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
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Battle Creek was founded in 1831.

Famous People from Battle Creek, Michigan

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Jason Newsted
Composer, Singer · Born Mar 4, 1963 · Age 62
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Rob Van Dam
Actor, Television Actor · Born Dec 18, 1970 · Age 55
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Betty Hutton
Actor, Singer · Born Feb 26, 1921 · Died Mar 11, 2007 (age 86)
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Rick Snyder
Lawyer, Businessperson · Born Aug 19, 1958 · Age 67
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Will Keith Kellogg
Entrepreneur · Born Apr 7, 1860 · Died Oct 6, 1951 (age 91)

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