1854History
The federal Graduation Act of 1854 allowed settlers to purchase land from the government at discount rates, and the first white settlers began to arrive in what became Mount Ple...
1855History
Under the Treaty of 1855, the Ojibwa bands (Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation) from the Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black rivers were relocated to land in Isabella County (Isabella In...
1875Disaster
In 1875, a devastating fire started at the Fancher Building on the north corner of Broadway and Main streets.
1879Government
In 1879 the first library was established in Mt.
1892Government
Expanding in 1892, the school changed its name to Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute, as it incorporated a curriculum of teacher training.
1893History
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On January 3, 1893, the U.S.
1928Economy
In 1928, large quantities of oil were discovered in the Mt.
1933Education
The school operated for 40 years, closing in 1933.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 25,946 people, 8,449 households, and 3,126 families living in the city.
2009Culture
On July 17, 2009, the White Bison Wellbriety Journey for Forgiveness made a stop in the Mount Pleasant community to recognize this part of the city's history.
2010History
=== Climate ===
== Demographics ==
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 26,016 people, 8,376 households, and 3,100 families living in the city.
2022Education
Pleasant main campus is the largest of 8 CMU locations in the state, with just over 10,000 undergrad students living on campus or campus affiliated housing in the fall of 2022.