Nestled on the scenic Chippewa River, the city
of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, is home to a
unique community with a vibrant heritage. An area
first inhabited by the Saginaw Chippewa tribe, it has
evolved from a humble settlement into a center of
commerce, relying upon agriculture, lumbering, oil
and gas, banking, and higher education throughout
its first century. Although the source of its prosperity
has changed over the years, Mount Pleasant’s
pioneering spirit has remained constant. This book
utilizes a collection of archival photographs drawn
from the Clarke Historical Library to document
Mount Pleasant’s progress and expansion from 1854
through 1954.
Author William Cron is a research historian and
a scholar at Central Michigan University’s graduate
program in history. He is the co-editor of a collection
of Michigan Governors’ speeches, as well as a
children’s book.