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Kalamazoo, Michigan

Located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, Kalamazoo was established in 1829. The Kalamazoo Promise gives free college tuition to all city public school graduates. Pfizer/Upjohn pharmaceutical company was founded in Kalamazoo.
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Founded 1829 | Population 73,000 | Peak 73,000 (2024) | County Kalamazoo County

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1829Founded: Named for Potawatomi word.
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1885Celery Capital: Major celery producer.
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1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Kalamazoo's character and economy.
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2005Kalamazoo Promise: Free college tuition for all city students.
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2016Uber Shootings: Random shootings by Uber driver; 6 killed.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1829 Culture
Founded
1885 Business
Celery Capital
1890 Culture
Higher Education
2005 Culture
Kalamazoo Promise
2016 Crime
Uber Shootings

Did You Know?

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The Kalamazoo Promise gives free college tuition to all city public school graduates.
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Pfizer/Upjohn pharmaceutical company was founded in Kalamazoo.
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Midway between Detroit and Chicago on I-94.
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Kalamazoo is located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
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Kalamazoo was founded in 1829.
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