Local History

Hiram Putnam became the first settler here in 1834.  The township organized in 1836, was first named East Portage.  

Sawmill owner Patrick Hubbard became the first postmaster on July 24, 1837 and he had the township and its post office renamed after the famous battle.

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

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