Near Spring Arbor in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Potawatomi Indians

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 3, 2020

1. Potawatomi Indians Marker

Inscription. In 1992, this 15 ton granite boulder was moved from a field north of Hammond Road near the Potawatomi Indian Village "of five lodges” to this location near the Potawatomi burial ground. An Indian profile was sandblasted into this rock in May 1993. With respect and reverence, the residents of Spring Arbor Township dedicate these sacred grounds to "Spring Arbor's earliest inhabitants"... the Potawatomi Indians.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1993.

Location. 42° 11.35′ N, 84° 34.467′ 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 walking distance of this marker. 1835 Spring Arbor Village (a few steps from this marker); Free-Will Baptist College (within shouting distance of this marker); No They Are Not Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Plat of the Village of Spring Arbor (within shouting distance of this marker); Potowatomi Burial Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Huron Potawatomi Village / Spring Arbor

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Episcopal College (within shouting distance of this marker); 70th Year of Pearl Harbor Day (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spring Arbor.

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 3, 2020

2. Potawatomi Indians Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 3, 2020

3. Potawatomi Indians Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 3, 2020

4. Potawatomi Indians Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 3, 2020

5. Potawatomi Indians Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 22, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.