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    Parchment is a city in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan.
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    Parchment is a city in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2020 census recorded a population of 1,926. The name is derived from the parchment company that used to manufacture paper on the East bank of the Kalamazoo River .
    The small city of Parchment has a fascinating history that is inextricably tied to the product that gave it that name. For much of the twentieth century, the town of Parchment and the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company grew and prospered together with the rest of the paper industry in the region.
    READ MORE The City of Parchment, The Paper City, is located in Kalamazoo County Mi. View city resources, information about the area, and to download city forms here.
    In 1932, Kindleberger left a tract of 40 acres (160,000 m 2) located in the center of the city; this later became Kindleberger Park in his honor. In 1939, Parchment became a city by a majority vote. It has been known as The Paper City since then.
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    Parchment is a city in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2020 census recorded a population of 1,926. The name is derived from the parchment company that used to manufacture paper on the East bank of the Kalamazoo River. Parchment is located just northeast of the city of Kalamazoo, and … See more

    The Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company was founded in 1909. The founder, Jacob "Uncle Jake" Kindleberger, set up shop along the Kalamazoo River. The company then started selling pieces of land located … See more

    The city of Parchment has three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and Barclay Hills Education Center, an alternative public school. Parchment … See more

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    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km ), of which 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km ) is land and … See more

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  4. WebThe City of Parchment, The Paper City, is located in Kalamazoo County Mi. View city resources, information about the area, and to download city forms here.

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  6. WebAbout Parchment, MI. Living in Parchment, MI is a unique experience. The town has a small-town charm, with its quaint main street lined with local businesses and friendly faces greeting you along the way. One of the …