Near Dowagiac in Cass County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Indian Lake Cemetery
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 9, 2014
1. Indian Lake Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Indian Lake Cemetery has been in use since the 1840s and contains the remains of many of the earliest settlers of Silver Creek Township. Many of the community’s first funerals were held in a log schoolhouse immediately to the south of here. In 1852 William Ridenour deeded the property containing the growing cemetery to the township, and in 1869, the township sold the property to the Indian Lake Cemetery Association. In addition to the graves of early settlers, the cemetery contains those of many veterans, including two who fought in the War of 18 12 and several who served in the Civil War. Pioneering surgeon Alice Conklin (1868-1958) is also interred here.
Indian Lake Cemetery has been in use since the 1840s and contains the remains of many of the earliest settlers of Silver Creek Township. Many of the community’s first funerals were held in a log schoolhouse immediately to the south of here. In 1852 William Ridenour deeded the property containing the growing cemetery to the township, and in 1869, the township sold the property to the Indian Lake Cemetery Association. In addition to the graves of early settlers, the cemetery contains those of many veterans, including two who fought in the War of 1812 and several who served in the Civil War. Pioneering surgeon Alice Conklin (1868-1958) is also interred here.
Erected 2013 by Michigan Historical Commission and the Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L1724.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 42° 0.359′ N, 86° 11.621′ W. Marker is near Dowagiac, Michigan, in Cass County. Marker is at the intersection of School Street and Sink Road, on the right when traveling west on School Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dowagiac MI 49047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
The marker is shown in this view with an additional tablet.
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 9, 2014
3. Indian Lake Cemetery
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 9, 2014
4. Indian Lake Cemetery
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 9, 2014
5. Log Schoolhouse Site
Site now occupied by school building built in 1865
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 9, 2014
6. Indian Lake Cemetery Marker
View to east along School Street
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 9, 2014
7. Headstone of Thomas True, Jr.
Civil War Veteran Co. B 7th Michigan Cavalry
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 9, 2014
8. Grave Site of Dr. Alice Iva Conklin
Photographed By Lou Donkle, July 2, 2022
9. Indian Lake School - 1865
The school is across the street from the cemetery. It was built after the cemetery was first used.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 62 times this year. Last updated on July 26, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. Photos:1. submitted on July 15, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 2. submitted on July 26, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 15, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 9. submitted on July 26, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.