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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Chelsea, Michigan''' is a city in [[Washtenaw County, Michigan]], United States. Located within [[Sylvan Township, Michigan|Sylvan Township]], it is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse community, and the historic [[Chelsea Milling Company]], home of the world-famous [[Jiffy Mix]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Chelsea was established as a village in 1850 by settlers from [[New England]]. It was incorporated as a city in 2004. The city's name is believed to have been inspired by the town of [[Chelsea, London|Chelsea]] in London, England.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
Chelsea is located at the edge of the [[Lower Peninsula of Michigan]], approximately 15 miles west of [[Ann Arbor, Michigan|Ann Arbor]]. The city covers an area of 3.98 square miles, of which 3.93 square miles is land and 0.05 square miles is water.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
Chelsea's economy is diverse, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The city is home to the [[Chelsea Milling Company]], which produces the popular [[Jiffy Mix]] line of baking mixes. Other notable businesses include the [[Chelsea Teddy Bear Company]] and [[Chelsea Lumber Company]].<br />
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== Arts and Culture ==<br />
Chelsea is known for its vibrant arts scene. The city is home to the [[Purple Rose Theatre]], founded by actor [[Jeff Daniels]]. The theatre offers a variety of performances throughout the year, ranging from classic plays to new works by emerging playwrights. Chelsea also hosts the annual [[Sounds and Sights Festival]], which features live music, art exhibits, and a classic car show.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Chelsea is served by the [[Chelsea School District]], which operates three elementary schools, a middle school, and [[Chelsea High School (Michigan)|Chelsea High School]]. The city is also home to [[St. Mary Catholic School (Chelsea, Michigan)|St. Mary Catholic School]], a private school serving students in grades K-8.<br />
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== Notable People ==<br />
Several notable individuals hail from Chelsea, including actor [[Jeff Daniels]], author [[Kurt Vonnegut]], and [[Jiffy Mix]] heiress [[Howdy Holmes]].<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[List of cities in Michigan]]<br />
* [[Washtenaw County, Michigan]]<br />
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[[Category:Cities in Michigan]]<br />
[[Category:Cities in Washtenaw County, Michigan]]<br />
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