Permanent claim record · Glen Arbor, Michigan
Cherry Republic began in 1989 when Glen Arbor native Bob Sutherland sold cherry T-shirts reading 'Life, Liberty, Beaches and Pie' from his car trunk; it is now the world's largest exclusive retailer of cherry products with 150+ items across 7 Michigan locations.
| Predicate | trivia.fact |
|---|---|
| Subject | Glen Arbor, Michigan (place) |
| As of | 1989-01-01 |
| Status | Verified |
| Source | Michigan Famous Foods, Iconic Spots & Uniquely Michigan Experiences — Perplexity Deep Research (March 2026) (trust 6.5/10) |
| Reference | — |
| Document hash | pending evidence-pack link |
| Provenance chain | |
| Claim ID | e04c35bd-65c7-4e62-b708-ca1972ebeca9 |