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

Free-Will Baptist College

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 3, 2020

1. Free-Will Baptist College Marker

Inscription. December 4, 1844, Michigan Central College, under the auspices of the Free-Will Baptists, enrolled five students and started classes near this location. Earlier, the newly-chosen president, David M. Graham, a graduate of Oberlin College, had been "duly settled in a log hut near the old Indian burying ground.” In 1845, this college moved to the M-60 site and remained in operation until 1855, when it moved to Hillsdale and became Hillsdale College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Native Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 1844.

Location. 42° 11.333′ 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. Plat of the Village of Spring Arbor (a few steps from this marker); Potowatomi Burial Site (a few steps from this marker); Potawatomi Indians (within shouting distance of this marker); 1835 Spring Arbor Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Episcopal College (within shouting distance of this marker);

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

No They Are Not Here (within shouting distance of this marker); 70th Year of Pearl Harbor Day (within shouting distance of this marker); Huron Potawatomi Village / Spring Arbor (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. Free-Will Baptist College 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 107 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.