Caro in Tuscola County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Meeting of the Caro Rotary Club
Photographed by Joel Seewald, February 22, 2017
1. First Meeting of the Caro Rotary Club Marker
On this site at the Hotel Montague, the first meeting of the Caro Rotary Club was held on October 9, 1925. Twenty businessmen gathered for the charter meeting of the Caro Rotary Club.
Rotary is an international organization that spans the globe, bringing humanitarian aid and cooperation throughout the world.
The high ideals of Rotary are maintained by club members and are the primary purpose of the organization's mission of world peace and international understanding.
Erected 2000 by Rotary International.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1925.
Location. 43° 29.313′ N, 83° 23.833′ W. Marker is in Caro, Michigan, in Tuscola County. It is at the intersection of South State Street (State Highway 81) and South Almer Street, on the right when traveling south on South State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 South State Street, Caro MI 48723, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigans Thumb. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Trinity Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Caro Masonic Temple (about 500 feet away, measured in
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Additional commentary.
1. Montague Place Apartments
The Montague Hotel was converted to apartments in 1990 and is now called Montague Place Apartments.
— Submitted February 27, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, February 22, 2017
2. Former Montague Hotel and Marker
Marker is at street level between the two sets of lower windows at the corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
