Now You Know: Emilia Schaub

Emilia Schaub was born in 1891 to German immigrants in a log cabin in Leelanau County. Schaub holds many firsts in Michigan's history.
She was Michigan's first woman to be elected and serve as county prosecutor.
Schaub was also the first woman from Leelanau County to practice law in Michigan.
Don't miss the exciting Grand Opening of "Legends of the Grand Traverse Region: Community out of Diversity." This celebration is on Saturday, Sept. 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the History Center of Traverse City. Admission is free.

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