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Pontiac, Michigan

Located in Oakland County, Michigan, Pontiac was established in 1818. The Pontiac Silverdome hosted Super Bowl XVI in 1982. The Pontiac car brand was named after this city.
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Founded 1818 | Population 62,000 | Peak 62,000 (2024) | County Oakland County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Pontiac, Michigan

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1818 Founded: Named for Ottawa chief Pontiac.
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1908 Pontiac Cars: GM's Pontiac division.
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1975 Silverdome: NFL Lions home; hosted Super Bowl XVI.
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2010 Modern Era: Pontiac continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Pontiac

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Complete Historical Timeline

1818 Culture
Founded
1908 Industry
Pontiac Cars
1975 Sports
Silverdome
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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The Pontiac Silverdome hosted Super Bowl XVI in 1982.
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The Pontiac car brand was named after this city.
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Oakland County seat named for Ottawa chief who led Pontiac's Rebellion.
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Pontiac was founded in 1818.
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Pontiac has a population of approximately 62,000.

Famous People from Pontiac, Michigan

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Jack Kevorkian
Composer, Physician · Born May 26, 1928 · Died Jun 3, 2011 (age 83)
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Mike Henry
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Elvin Jones
Recording Artist, Jazz Drummer · Born Sep 9, 1927 · Died May 18, 2004 (age 76)
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Laura Innes
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Aug 16, 1957 · Age 68
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Gary Peters
Vice President, Politician · Born Dec 1, 1958 · Age 67

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