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Name origin. Originally known as Bronson (after founder Titus Bronson) in the township of Arcadia, the names of both the city and the township were changed to "Kalamazoo" in 1836 and 1837, respectively. [7] The name “Kalamazoo” comes from a Potawatomi word, first found in a British report in 1772.
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The Michigan Central line first spanned the territory between Detroit and Kalamazoo in 1846 and its link to Chicago was completed in 1852. By 1905 at least six railroads connected Kalamazoo with the rest of the continent. By that time, however, the importance of the railways began to fade.
Welcome to one of the most popular yet least understood subjects in this southwest Michigan city. Even with its obvious Indian roots, the exact origins of the word “Kalamazoo” remain shrouded in mystery.
Kalamazoo is located in southwestern Michigan approximately 136 miles west of Detroit, 73 miles southwest of Lansing, and 145 miles east of Chicago. It's easily accessible from both I-94 and U.S. 131 and is the county seat of Kalamazoo County. The true meaning of the name Kalamazoo remains uncertain. The most widely accepted explanation comes ...