Near Applegate in Sanilac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Village of Cash

Photographed by Kathy Garman, August 3, 2019

1. Village of Cash Marker

Inscription. Named after early settler Edward Cash, the village of Cash was founded in 1851. In 1868, seven Cash residents voted to found Watertown Township to govern and serve the quickly growing area. Each man who voted held at least one township post. In 1881, Cash survived wildfires that swept across the entire county in five hours. The arrival of the railroad in nearby Watertown in 1912 ended Cash’s role as an important commercial center in the region.

Erected 2014 by Michigan Historical Commission, Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2256C.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 43° 20.924′ N, 82° 47.163′ W. Marker is near Applegate, Michigan, in Sanilac County. It is on Cash Road 0.4 miles north of Elk Creek Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2540 Cash Rd, Applegate MI 48401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Michigan’s Thumb

and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. 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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Spirit of America (approx. 3.9 miles away); Sanilac County World War Memorial (approx. 5½ miles away);

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Sanilac County Veterans Memorial (approx. 5½ miles away); Buel Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 6.8 miles away); Melvin (Blackie) Burger (approx. 8 miles away); Carsonville High School Bell (approx. 8 miles away); Croswell's Swinging Bridge (approx. 9.7 miles away); Trinity Church (approx. 9.7 miles away).

More about this marker. The marker is just south of the bridge that crosses over Elk Creek. The sign sets along the tree line on the east side of Cash Road and is partially obscured by overhanging tree branches and leaves.

Also see . . . Time to Cash Out - Village of Cash (blog). (Submitted on August 8, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills.)

Village of Cash Marker Sitting Along the Treeline on Cash Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kathy Garman, August 3, 2019

2. Village of Cash Marker Sitting Along the Treeline on Cash Road

Elk Creek Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kathy Garman, August 3, 2019

3. Elk Creek Bridge

A view looking north of Cash Road crossing Elk Creek. The historical marker is south of this bridge and to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.