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A city of resilience. A city moving forward.
Flint is the largest city and seat of Genesee County, Michigan, United States Of America. Located along the Flint River, 66 miles (106 km) northwest of Detroit, it is a principal city within the region known as Mid Michigan.
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Welcome to the city of Flint, Michigan
Flint was founded as a village by fur trader Jacob Smith in 1819 and became a major lumbering area on the historic Saginaw Trail during the 19th century. From the late 19th century to the mid 20th century, the city was a leading manufacturer of carriages…