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