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Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Milford, Monroe County, Pike County, Pennsylvania
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Statistical report on St. Clair County, Michigan, highlighting its area, assessed value increase from $535,947 in 1836 to $1,031,276 in 1840, population growth to 4,619 by 1841 (33% increase), doubled grain production to 75,000, poultry at $1,442, wool at $1,904, and annual exports of lumber ($350,000-$375,000) and fish ($30,000) over six years.
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St. Clair county, Mich., contains 935 square miles, or 598,400 square acres. Its assessed value in 1836, was $535,947. In 1840, it was $1,031,276. The population is 4,619, being an increase of 33 per cent. during the three years previous to 1841. The quantity of grain raised was doubled in the two years previous to 1840, when it was estimated at 75,000. The poultry last year was valued at $1,442, and the clip of wool at $1,904.—The export of lumber for the last six years has averaged from $350,000 to $375,000. The export of fish, during the same time, has averaged $30,000 a year.
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St. Clair County, Mich.
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1836 1841
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St. Clair County covers 935 square miles with assessed value rising from $535,947 in 1836 to $1,031,276 in 1840. Population reached 4,619 by 1841, up 33%. Grain production doubled to 75,000 by 1840. Poultry valued at $1,442 and wool at $1,904 last year. Lumber exports averaged $350,000-$375,000 and fish $30,000 annually over six years.