Attractions

Paintball Arena, Inc.

Businesses

Target.com

Verizon Wireless

Wal-Mart

Community Information

City of Pontiac

Silverdome

Community Organizations

Oakland Literacy Council

Exploring our Heritage through our Ancestors

Harju, Laura Elizabeth

Genealogy

Family & Local Histories Information

View Original Census Records

Hospitals

North Oakland Medical Center

Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital

State Parks and Camping in Michigan

Dodge No. 4 State Park, Waterford

Pontiac Lake State Park, Waterford

Local History

Pontiac's Rebellion

It was founded by promoters from Detroit, Colonel Stephen Mack who, with Major Joseph Todd, William Lester and Orison Allen, became the first settlers in 1818.

It was developed by the Pontiac Company, of which Colonel Mack was manager.  Given a post office on May 1, 1822, with Olmstead Chamberlin as its first postmaster.

Platted by H.J. Goodale in 1841.  Incorporated as village in 1837 and a city in 1861.  Named for a local Ottawa chief.

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

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