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Introduction to Cadillac, Michigan
Cadillac, Michigan, in Wexford county, is 90 miles N of Grand Rapids, Michigan and 150 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin There are 10,000 residents in the city.
Cadillac History
European explorers and traders visited the area first in the 1700s, but didn't settle in the area until much later. It was incorporated as a village in 1874 and George Mitchell was elected the first Mayor. It was re-incorporated as a city in 1877 and renamed Cadillac, after Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, the first permanent settler in Detroit.
Cadillac and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Cadillac
The city has many lovely parks and playgrounds where you can hangout with your family members or friends. The recreation department organizes a variety of programs for people of all ages.
Cadillac Transportation
The closest major airport is Cherry Capital.
Cadillac Higher Education
The local college that provides higher education is Baker College-Cadillac. There are some other institutes in the neighboring area including Northwestern Michigan College and Ferris State University.
Comparing Cadillac to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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Modern methods in woods at Cadillac. between 1915 and 1925
Landing of Cadillac's wife. between 1921 and 1930
Landing of Cadillac's wife. c1921.
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