Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Battle Creek Centennial Celebration
erected by the citizens
of
Battle Creek
in connection with
the Centennial Celebration,
1931,
marks the place
on which was builded, [sic]
in 1831,
the first dwelling
in
Battle Creek
Erected 1931.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 42° 18.976′ N, 85° 10.695′ W. Marker is in Battle Creek, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It is at the intersection of Hamblin Avenue and Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Hamblin Avenue. Located in front of the Masonic Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 Michigan Ave, Battle Creek MI 49014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mary S. Coleman Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle Creek City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); C. W. Post / C.W. Post Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodism in Battle Creek (about 500 feet away); Sojourner Truth Statue (about 500 feet away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (about 600 feet away); Battle Creek Post Office (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battle Creek.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.

