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   Dec 8, 2011 · A pioneer history of the township of Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan. by. Brainerd, Alvah. Publication date. 1964. Topics. Grand Blanc (Mich.) Publisher. [Mount Pleasant, Published at Central Michigan University by the University Press] Collection. internetarchivebooks; americana; inlibrary; printdisabled. Contributor.

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   Identifier 251525 Language English eng en Subject United States, Michigan, Genesee, Grand Blanc Township - History Extent 73 p. Page Count 73 Owning Institution

3. www.mycitymag.com › the-history-of-genesee-countyThe History of Genesee County Cities Part 1 Grand Blanc ...

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   Jan 2, 2020 · This new series profiles the beginning and history of the towns and cities surrounding Flint in Genesee County. The profiles will be presented according to the earliest known settlement year. Major highlights will include founding, notable personage, major events, noted locations and business.

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   Jun 1, 2014 · Today, the Grand Blanc Historical Association’s collection allows visitors to peek into the past by seeing the tools and amenities used by Grand Blanc citizens in the days of yore. PHOTOS BY MIKE NADDEO

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   Nobles came into Grand Blanc and started the wagon and repairing business, and Abel Shaw the blacksmith business, also. Mr. Nobles made the woodwork to a lumber wagon complete, and Mr. Shaw did the iron work on it-the first in Genesee County.

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   Mar 1, 2021 · The Township of Richfield has long been one of Genesee County’s more forested and undeveloped lands, holding only three now-forgotten villages – two of which existed less than a mile apart. Richfield Center was established in 1837 by Phineas Tucker whose home housed the first post office.

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   When was Grand Blanc Township unit school built?

   • In 1921, the Grand Blanc Township Unit School was built on Saginaw and Perry roads. It contained 15 classrooms, a gymnasium and was considered state-of-the-art. The school began with 350 students and the first graduating class consisted of three individuals: Berneda Taylor, Ethel Tyler and Ernest Somers.

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   When did Grand Blanc become a city?

   • It was in 1930 when Grand Blanc was officially incorporated as a city and also when Grand Blanc School adopted their colors of black and red. They were known at the time as the Grand Blanc “Big Reds.” In 1936, the crowds turned out for the first homecoming football game when the Big Reds took on Fenton. Grand Blanc won the game 18-7.

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   Who was the first settlers in Grand Blanc?

   • An 1859 map shows that the original Grand Blanc was the village of the “Chief Fisher” band.) Jacob Stevens staked his own claim on unoccupied land and became the first settler in Grand Blanc. Soon after the arrival of the Stevens family, the area of Grand Blanc was quickly overrun by new settlers.

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   Why is Grand Blanc a one-room schoolhouse?

   • One of early America’s most iconic scenes is the one-room schoolhouse. In Grand Blanc’s earliest days, one-room schoolhouses were a common site, as the school had to be within walking distance of its students. As an indicator of America’s mobilization in the 20th century, Grand Blanc became Michigan’s first consolidated school system in 1904.

   Peek into the Past A snapshot of Grand Blanc history

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   Why did Grand Blanc get a railroad?

   • In 1864, the citizens of the area were presented with a golden opportunity. The Pere Marquette Railroad was looking to expand and the lands of Grand Blanc were chosen to carry the tracks south. Prominent Township figureheads met to decide if they wanted to bring the railroad through.

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   Who built the Perry-McGrath homestead in Grand Blanc?

   • After Jacob Stevens left, the Perry family took up the mantle as patriarchs in the area and became very influential. The Historic Perry-McGrath homestead, located at 5078 Perry Road in Grand Blanc was built by Edmund and Simeon Perry in 1825.

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8. openlibrary.org › books › OL5903695MA pioneer history of the township of Grand Blanc, Genesee ...

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   Jul 24, 2024 · Imported from Scriblio MARC record. A pioneer history of the township of Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan by Alvah Brainerd, 1964, Published at Central Michigan University by the University Press edition, in English.