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Saginaw, Michigan

Located in Saginaw County, Michigan, Saginaw was established in 1822. Stevie Wonder was born in Saginaw in 1950. Was the lumber capital of Michigan in the 1800s.

Founded 1822 | Population 44,000 | Peak 44,000 (2024) | County Saginaw County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Saginaw, Michigan

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1822Founded: Saginaw River.

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1850Lumber: Lumber capital of Michigan.

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1934Stevie Wonder Born: Stevie Wonder born here.

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2010Modern Era: Saginaw continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1822 Culture

Founded

1850 Industry

Lumber

1934 Culture

Stevie Wonder Born

2010 Culture

Modern Era

Did You Know?

Stevie Wonder was born in Saginaw in 1950.

Was the lumber capital of Michigan in the 1800s.

Part of the Tri-Cities with Bay City and Midland.

Saginaw is located in Saginaw County, Michigan.

Saginaw was founded in 1822.

Famous People from Saginaw, Michigan

Serena Williams

Actor, Writer · Born Sep 26, 1981 · Age 44

Stevie Wonder

Composer, Poet · Born May 13, 1950 · Age 75

Draymond Green

Basketball Player, Podcaster · Born Mar 4, 1990 · Age 35

Jason Richardson

Basketball Player · Born Jan 20, 1981 · Age 45

Theodore Roethke

Writer, Teacher · Born May 25, 1908 · Died Aug 1, 1963 (age 55)

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