Battle Creek

Battle Creek sits at the meeting point of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers, spanning across the northwestern section of Calhoun County.

The settlement began in 1831 when Sands McCamly established a community near the Battle Creek River, which later incorporated as a village in 1840.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church established its first hospital, college, and publishing office in Battle Creek, making it a center of religious development.

The city maintains numerous public parks, recreation facilities, and community centers that residents can access through the Parks and Recreation Department.

Known as Cereal City, Battle Creek houses the headquarters of Kellogg Company and maintains strong connections to the breakfast food manufacturing industry.

Location: Calhoun County

Inception: 1831

Elevation above the sea: 256 m

Shares border with: Hastings

Website: http://battlecreekmi.gov

GPS coordinates: 42.31222,-85.20417

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17