Benton Harbor in Berrien County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Benton Harbor Fruit Market
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 26, 2013
1. Benton Harbor Fruit Market Marker
Relocated and constructed on this site 1967-1968 by authority of Benton Harbor City Commission, as of June 20, 1968.
This agricultural marketing facility was originally created by the city of Benton Harbor in 1870 at its original location at the city wharf, to provide a marketing outlet for the agricultural products of Michigan's fruit belt.
As the industry grew and prospered the market was moved to the area of the C & O station in 1900, then to Territorial Street in 1925. Later, in 1930, it was moved to Ninth and Market Streets until 1966.
This new facility is dedicated to the fulfillment of the future marketing needs of Michigan grown agricultural products, on this date May 22, 1968.
Erected 1968 by Benton Harbor Market Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1915.
Location. 42° 7.436′ N, 86° 24.793′ W. Marker is in Benton Harbor, Michigan, in Berrien County. Marker can be reached from Territorial Road, ¼ mile east of North Crystal Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located within the Benton Harbor Fruit Market which is a seasonal enterprise; the marker may not be accessible when the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Fruit Belt (here, next to this marker); Israelite House of David / Mary's City of David (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Historic District of Mary's City of David (approx. 1.4 miles away); Morton Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); The Morton House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Boatbuilding Industry (approx. 3½ miles away); St. Joseph Maritime Heritage (approx. 3½ miles away); Shipbuilding in the Twin Cities (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Benton Harbor.
More about this marker. The bottom half of the market lists the officers, members, and staff of the Benton Harbor Market Authority.
Also see . . . Benton Harbor Fruit Market. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 29, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 26, 2013
2. Benton Harbor Fruit Market Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 26, 2013
3. The Benton Harbor Fruit Market
and the Fruit Belt Markers
and the Fruit Belt Markers
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 26, 2013
4. Benton Harbor Fruit Market
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3. submitted on April 26, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on July 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
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