When a person looks around the city of Vassar; it is hard to imagine that this was once a vast cork pine forest in the Saginaw Valley. Townsend North; along with his brothers-in-law James and Newton Edmunds; came to settle the land in 1849. Vassar quickly went from a small lumber camp to a fast-growing village and would be known for setting many records for Tuscola County; including being the first county seat. Vassar also had the first newspaper; the first house of worship; the first schools; and so much more. In later years; it would also become the only city in the county. Vassar became a lot like Mayberry; in the fact that everyone knows everyone and there is a small town atmosphere that draws people to town. This became well known in 1949; when Vassar celebrated its 100th birthday. To this day; Vassar is still known for its small-town charm.
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