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Kalamazoo, Michigan

Located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Kalamazoo was established in 1829. The Kalamazoo Promise gives free college tuition to all city public school graduates. Pfizer/Upjohn pharmaceutical company was founded in Kalamazoo.

Founded 1829 | Population 73,000 | Peak 73,000 (2024) | County Kalamazoo County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Kalamazoo, Michigan

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1829Founded: Named for Potawatomi word.

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1885Celery Capital: Major celery producer.

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1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Kalamazoo's character and economy.

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2005Kalamazoo Promise: Free college tuition for all city students.

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2016Uber Shootings: Random shootings by Uber driver; 6 killed.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1829 Culture

Founded

1885 Business

Celery Capital

1890 Culture

Higher Education

2005 Culture

Kalamazoo Promise

2016 Crime

Uber Shootings

Did You Know?

The Kalamazoo Promise gives free college tuition to all city public school graduates.

Pfizer/Upjohn pharmaceutical company was founded in Kalamazoo.

Midway between Detroit and Chicago on I-94.

Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Kalamazoo was founded in 1829.

Famous People from Kalamazoo, Michigan

Edna Ferber

Screenwriter, Writer · Born Aug 15, 1885 · Died Apr 16, 1968 (age 82)

Huma Abedin

Political Staffer · Born Jul 28, 1976 · Age 49

McG

Screenwriter, Photographer · Born Aug 9, 1968 · Age 57

Christopher Daniels

Professional Wrestler · Born Mar 24, 1970 · Age 55

Narada Michael Walden

Composer, Poet · Born Apr 23, 1952 · Age 73

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