Lansing in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Michigan Pharmacists Association

Photographed By Bill Rieske, June 6, 2017

1. Michigan Pharmacists Association Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On November 14,1883, seventy-seven druggists met in the State Capitol to organize the Michigan State Pharmaceutical Association. Jacob Jesson of Muskegon led the effort to establish a professional association to participate in national professional organizations and secure legislation to regulate drug distribution and pharmacist licensure. By 1886 the association boasted 971 members. It changed it name to the Michigan Pharmacists Association in 1973.

Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1194.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 14, 1883.

Location. 42° 43.764′ N, 84° 32.887′ W. Marker is in Lansing, Michigan, in Ingham County. Marker is on Kalamazoo Plaza, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 Kalamazoo Plaza, Lansing MI 48906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. First Olds Horseless Carriage (a few steps from this marker); Ransom Eli Olds Breakthrough (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherry Street School (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ransom Eli Olds / Curved Dash Oldsmobile (about 800 feet away); Henry Ford 1863-1947 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas Edison 1847-1931 (approx. ¼ mile away); Ernie Harwell (approx. ¼ mile away); Rosa Parks 1913-2005 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lansing.

More about this marker. In the front lawn of the building.

Michigan Pharmacists Association Building with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Rieske, June 6, 2017

2. Michigan Pharmacists Association Building with Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2017, by Bill Rieske of Lansing, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.