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Shelby Township

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The historical evolution of Shelby Township, Michigan, highlights its transformation from a fertile farming community in the 19th century to a modern landscape dominated by automobile-related industries. Initially surveyed in 1818, the area became a thriving agricultural hub, notable for its role in the Underground Railroad and later as the residence of boxer Joe Louis. The township's development included the ill-fated Clinton and Kalamazoo Canal, and by the mid-20th century, the Packard Motor Car Company significantly altered its character, leading to the suburban and industrial growth observed today.

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Shelby Township, Hilary Davis

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2010
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