But after General Motors shut down its plants by 2009 and the local economy crumbled, Pontiac became a “ghost town,” a nickname bestowed by a local newspaper after the city said it couldn't even afford the upkeep of its cemeteries.
Oct 15, 2023
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Is Pontiac, MI coming back?
We're clearing out the blight and putting the fight back into making Pontiac an economic hub again. Pontiac is on its way back and I'm glad to be instrumental in making it happen.” Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairman David T.
What is Pontiac, MI famous for?
It was named after Pontiac, a war chief of the Ottawa Tribe, who occupied the area before the European settlers. The city was best known for its General Motors automobile manufacturing plants of the 20th century, which were the basis of its economy and contributed to the wealth of the region.
What is the crime rate in Pontiac, Michigan?
Violent | Total | |
Number of Crimes | 624 | 1,706 |
Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents) | 10.09 | 27.58 |
What is the ethnicity of Pontiac Michigan?
Pontiac Demographics
Black or African American: 49.04% White: 30.61% Two or more races: 11.87%
The Pontiac brand itself was discontinued in 2010 by General Motors. The City of Pontiac also was home to Oakland Motor Car Company, which was acquired by ...
Mar 2, 2017 · Pontiac cars became extinct with the great downsizing of General Motors. For four years starting in 2009, the city was under a succession of ...
Apr 11, 2023 · Pontiac is now gone.
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Posted: Mar 11, 2023
Posted: Mar 11, 2023
Jun 17, 2013 · The police and fire departments were disbanded; police services were contracted out to Oakland County, which cut benefits; the firefighters ...
Jul 27, 2023 · Once renovations are complete, Oakland County intends to move some operations back to downtown Pontiac after an absence of more than 60 years.
Duration: 6:07
Posted: Apr 4, 2024
Posted: Apr 4, 2024
May 12, 2024 · Pontiac, city, seat (1820) of Oakland county, southeastern Michigan, U.S., lying on the Clinton River 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Detroit.
First settled in 1818 where the Saginaw Indian Trail crossed the Clinton River, Pontiac was a natural spot to put a new town. Read in these pages about how ...