Near Spring Arbor in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
1835 Spring Arbor Village
By TeamOHE, July 3, 2020
1. 1835 Spring Arbor Village Marker
From here, view both sides of Hammond
Road that in 1835 boasted a village with
a storekeeper, a tailor, a shoemaker, a
blacksmith, and many others who carried
on a busy community life. To the northeast,
observe the 210 acres that Deacon William
Smith donated twice for a college campus:
in 1835, for what resulted in Albion College;
in 1844, for what later became Hillsdale
College. This pudding stone was moved in
1992 from the north side of Hammond Road
near Smith's residence.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 42° 11.35′ N, 84° 34.483′ W. Marker is near Spring Arbor, Michigan, in Jackson County. Marker is on Hammond Road west of Cross Road, on the right when traveling east. On the grounds of the Falling Water Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spring Arbor MI 49283, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Methodist Episcopal College (a few steps from this marker); Potawatomi Indians (a few steps from this marker); Potowatomi Burial Site (within shouting distance
By TeamOHE, July 3, 2020
2. 1835 Spring Arbor Village Marker
By TeamOHE, July 3, 2020
3. 1835 Spring Arbor Village Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 31 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
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