Sebewaing, Michigan

Huron County

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Sebewaing is a village ( with a status of "Village" ) in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan.

Geography

Sebewaing is located 60 kilometers north of Saginaw and is located on the eastern shore of Saginaw Bay, part of Lake Huron.

History

The missionary J.J.F. Also, who wanted to convert the native population to Christianity, is regarded as the founder of the city, which at first was called the " Also Ville " and 1857 " Sebewaing " 1845. This name comes from the Algonquian language of the Chippewaindianer and means "little Crooked River " ( Little Crooked River). End of the 19th century German settlers came to the area. 1880 a brewery was put into operation, which produced different beers over a hundred years. A native of Lower Saxony John C. Liken founded in the region more businesses and retail stores, including sawmills. The produced staves for barrels were partially shipped to Germany. In addition, grain and sugar beets were grown. Because of the fish wealth in the bay and the fishing was a major industry.

The city recently increased the cultivation of sugar beets and is referred to in Michigan result, at times as Sugar Beet Capital ( capital of the sugar beet). In June, a process known as Michigan Sugar Festival festival is oriented in Sebewaing every year.

Demographic data

In July 2009 there was a population of 1714 people, which is a decrease compared to 2000 by 13.2%. The average age of the population in 2009 was 40.9 years.

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