Local History

Founded in 1835 by George L. Gale who named it Morton, believed to have been given in honor of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.  In 1837, a citizen's committee voted to change the name in honor of founder, George L. Gale.  Incorporated as a village in 1861 and as a city in 1931.

Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

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