Owendale in Huron County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Owendale

Photographed By Kathy Garman, June 28, 2020

1. Owendale Marker

Inscription. In 1882, as three new railroads began to lay track in Huron County, two cousins from Saginaw, John G. and John S. Owen, bought land in the Columbia Swamp. The following year, they opened a sawmill to harvest the native oak. John G. Owen hired Quincy Thomas, a civil engineer, to survey a town site in 1887. The streets, alleys and parks were dedicated to the public for their perpetual use, and the village was named Owendale. The sawmill burned in 1896, and the Owendale area turned from lumbering to agriculture.

Erected 1976 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L383.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 43° 43.735′ N, 83° 15.951′ W. Marker is in Owendale, Michigan, in Huron County. Marker is on Main Street, 0.6 miles east of South Caseville Road, on the right when traveling east. Located in Owendale Village Park, on the south side of Main Street, between 2nd and 3rd Streets, across the street from the Owendale Gagetown High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3569 3rd St, Owendale MI 48754, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. One Room Schoolhouse (approx. 4.7 miles away); Grain Elevator (approx. 4.7 miles away); Powerhouse (approx. 4.7 miles away); Cider Mill (approx. 4.7 miles away); Octagon Barn (approx. 4.7 miles away); Blacksmith Shop (approx. 4.7 miles away); Sugar Shack (approx. 4.7 miles away); House (approx. 4.7 miles away).

Photographed By Kathy Garman, June 28, 2020

2. Owendale Marker

A view from Owendale Village Park with the Owendale Gagetown High School in the background.

A view looking west from Owendale Village Park towards the downtown district of Owendale image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kathy Garman, June 28, 2020

3. A view looking west from Owendale Village Park towards the downtown district of Owendale

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 24, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.