Saginaw, Michigan is a budding city in the middle of Michigan. It is an area originally inhabited by the Sauk, a Native American tribe. The name Saginaw is believed to be a reference to the Sauk, who were driven out of the area by the Ojibwe. Traders appeared in the early 1800s until it was officially established in 1822 as Fort Saginaw.
Saginaw's river was used for the transportation of cargo. During the lucrative era of lumbering, many local sawmills used lumber to make salt from brine. As the age of lumber ceased in Saginaw, oil was being discovered. In the early 1900s, over two hundred wells were found throughout the area. The oil industry didn't last long but the industry of steel-hull ships found its way into the manufacturing city. The river is still in use today and activities and events can be found in Michigan's yellow pages under the business directory.
Just over an hour north of Detroit, the diversity of this former lumber settlement allows the businesses and schools opportunity to take part in its rich history. With the winters being cold, this beautiful city is a never hotter than the mid 80s in the summer. This is the perfect time to visit the Children's Zoo at Celebration Square or one of the most authentic Japanese Cultural Centers and Tea Houses in the United States. It was constructed in 1985 to unite the City of Saginaw and Tokushima, Japan. A tea ceremony dating back to 1600 AD is presented the second Saturday of each month and all visitors are welcome. The Andersen Enrichment Center is also a favorite with a beautiful rose garden. The stunning flowers and attractive bushes sit near a beautiful memorial and reflective pond.The Art and Garden Festival and the Summer Jazz Series are also desired events that can be found on local websites and in the business section of the Saginaw, Michigan yellow pages. Visitors may also go to community concerts and fishing contests in the heart of the city. It is a city that tourists of all ages can find something they will enjoy.
Written by Lyndsey Morgan
