Calvin Coolidge was born on Independence Day, 1872, and raised in Plymouth Notch, Vermont. His father was a pillar of the community, holding a variety of local offices from tax collector to constable. From him, Coolidge inherited his taciturn nature, his frugality, and his commitment to public service.
For other uses, see Kalamazoo (disambiguation). Kalamazoo /ËkÃ¦lÉmÉËzuË/ is a city in the southwest region of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Kalamazoo County. As of the 2010 census, Kalamazoo had a total population of 74,262.
For the K-Wings franchise that played in the original IHL, see Kalamazoo Wings (1974â2000) . The Kalamazoo Wings, nicknamed the K-Wings, are a mid-level professional ice hockey team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A member of the ECHL 's Eastern Conference, North Division, they play in the 5,113-seat Wings Event Center. Kalamazoo is home to the Green Ice Game. Played since 1982 on St. Patrick's Day, it is one of the most celebrated games in minor league hockey.