Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Michigan Central Depot
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
1. Michigan Central Depot Marker
The Michigan Central Railroad Depot opened on July 27, 1888. Rogers and McFarlane of Detroit designed the depot, one of several Richardsonian Romanesque-style stations the Michigan Central built between Detroit and Chicago in the late nineteenth century. Thomas Edison as well as Presidents William Howard Taft and Gerald Ford visited here. The depot was acquired by the New York Central Railroad in 1918, Penn Central in 1968 and Amtrak in 1970. The depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.Erected 1989 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number S0317.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 27, 1888.
Location. 42° 19.258′ N, 85° 10.893′ W. Marker is in Battle Creek, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of North McCamly Street and West Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling north on North McCamly Street
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
2. Michigan Central Depot Marker
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Willard Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ward Mill Site / Ward Building Site (about 400 feet away); St. Thomas Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); St. Philip Roman Catholic Church (about 600 feet away); Battle Creek House (about 600 feet away); Cereal Bowl of America (approx. 0.2 miles away); Erastus Hussey: Stationmaster / "Working for Humanity" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle Creek Community College (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battle Creek.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
3. The depot is now a restaurant.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
