St. Joseph in Berrien County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Joseph's Firemen
1898
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 26, 2013
1. St. Joseph's Firemen Marker
Erected to commemorate
the bravery of those who
heroically gave up their
lives in the performance
of duty at the burning of
York's Opera House,
Benton Harbor, Michigan,
Sunday, September 8, 1896.
Edward H. Gange
Silas F. Watson
Frank M. Seaver
Arthur C. Hill
Robert L. Rofe
"Theirs, not to make reply.
Theirs, not to reason why.
Theirs, but to do and die."
Erected by St. Joseph Volunteer Fire Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1885.
Location. 42° 6.681′ N, 86° 28.905′ W. Marker is in St. Joseph, Michigan, in Berrien County. Marker is at the intersection of Port Street and Lake Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Port Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Joseph MI 49085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Creating a Harbor (here, next to this marker); Commercial Fishing (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph River Swing Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Miami (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Lighthouse Supply Depot
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Photographed By Duane Hall, April 26, 2013
2. St. Joseph's Firemen Memorial
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 26, 2013
3. St. Joseph's Firemen Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
