WELCOME TO BATTLE CREEK, MI, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "CEREAL CITY USA!"

In the early 1800s, there occurred a skirmish between two Native Americans and a federal land survey party. The clash happened near a stream and that stream came to be known as Battle Creek. From there, the entire area became known as Battle Creek.

Battle Creek is also a historic town with many homes having been part of the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. One of the most recognizable figures of the Civil War, Soujourner Truth, passed away in Battle Creek and in her memory is a statue dedicated to her accomplishments. There are many homes, museums, and statues around Battle Creek that are dedicated to preserving the memory of the Underground Railroad and Civil War that provide great insight to American history.

These days, you won't find any skirmishes in Battle Creek. What you will find is a peaceful and vibrant community.Battle Creek is a one-of-a-kind place. Where else can you find The World's Longest Breakfast Table? This festival of sorts goes down every June when over a hundred tables are set end-to-end in downtown Battle Creek. Tens of thousands of people eat cereal together at the table.

Of course, it's not a random fact that there might be a festival celebrating breakfast cereal in Battle Creek. After all, the city is home to the Kellogg Company, a multinational food manufacturing company. They got their start as the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company in 1906 in Battle Creek. The company is still headquartered in Battle Creek and remains its largest employer.

Besides cereal, another thing you will find in Battle Creek is music. This is a musical town. In fact, the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra is the longest-running orchestra in the state of MI. Catch them at the beautiful W.K. Kellogg Auditorium downtown. You can also check out one of the top US Zoos, Binder Park Zoo.

Another thing folks like do here is fly. Every year, that passion can be seen firsthand at The Battle Creek Field of Flight Entertainment Festival, an air show and air balloon event. Battle Creek is actually a great place to learn to the fly. The home of Western Michigan's College of Aviation is the Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport.

If you are from Battle Creek and in the market for a new or used car, consider checking out the selection at College Chevrolet ! From the popular Silverado to the efficient Cruze, we have something for everyone! We are located at 333 Bemer St. in Albion just a 30 minute drive from Battle Creek.