Near Spring Arbor in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Potowatomi Burial Site
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 3, 2020
1. Potowatomi Burial Site Marker
Inscription.
Potowatomi Burial Site. . The view to the northeast shows the contour of the mound containing the Potawatomi burial site, an area measuring 4 rods square (66 feet), marked by 4 cairns. Is this a natural contour mound or did the natives enhance this site by carrying baskets of soil to the site? A few feet south, near the corner of the rail fences and benches, provides another view of the mound. William Smith, an early pioneer, fenced the 4 rod square burial site, but records indicate by 1861 or earlier, the fence was gone and the sacred grounds were plowed and planted - until August 31, 1992, when the area of 2.4 acres was donated to the Spring Arbor Historical Committee by George and Faith Kline and became Falling Waters Historical Park
The view to the northeast shows the contour of the mound
containing the Potawatomi burial site, an area measuring 4
rods square (66 feet), marked by 4 cairns. Is this a natural
contour mound or did the natives enhance this site by carrying
baskets of soil to the site? A few feet south, near the corner of
the rail fences and benches, provides another view of the
mound. William Smith, an
early pioneer, fenced the 4 rod square burial site, but records
indicate by 1861 or earlier, the fence was gone and the
sacred grounds were plowed and planted - until August 31,
1992, when the area of 2.4 acres was donated to the Spring
Arbor Historical Committee by George and Faith Kline and
became Falling Waters Historical Park
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is August 31, 1992.
Location. 42° 11.333′ 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 walking distance of this marker. Free-Will Baptist College (a few steps from this marker); 1835 Spring Arbor Village (within shouting distance of this
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 23, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
