The city of Battle Creek was founded by Sands McCamly and other pioneer industrialists. When McCamly arrived into the wilderness region of present day Battle Creek in Calhoun County in 1831, he saw the potential of the confluence of two rivers at different elevations, envisioning a mill race between them. This started his journey to acquire the land, which through delays and challenges he eventually accomplished 4 years later. The Mill Race was finally constructed in 1835, and it marked the beginning of the city known today as Battle Creek. His establishment of a productive milling community made it possible for the cereal industry to evolve many decades later.
To watch my video on Youtube The Founding of a City: Sands McCamly Built a Canal
