Big Rapids in Mecosta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Mecosta County Jail
Erected 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L384.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 43° 41.784′ N, 85° 28.744′ W. Marker is in Big Rapids, Michigan, in Mecosta County. Marker is on South Stewart Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is between Elm Street and Linden Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 South Stewart Avenue, Big Rapids MI 49307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Downtown (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Downtown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nisbett Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Downtown (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Downtown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fairman Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ferris State College (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Big Rapids.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.