Cascade Township in Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Cascade Township Hall

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021

1. Cascade Township Hall Marker

Inscription. Built in 1898, Cascade Township Hall is a rare example of a well-preserved nineteenth century frame town hall. Cascade Township was established on April 3, 1848, when the state legislature set off Ada and Cascade Townships north and south of the Grand River. Soon after, the first town meeting was held at Zerah Whitney’s public house. Subsequent meetings took place in various locations until this hall was constructed.

Erected 1998 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L2000.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1848.

Location. 42° 54.754′ N, 85° 29.848′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in Cascade Township. It is at the intersection of Thornapple River Drive Southeast and Cascade Road Southeast, on the left when traveling east on Thornapple River Drive Southeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2839 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids MI 49546, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cascade Christian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ada Covered Bridge

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(approx. 2.8 miles away); Calvin Theological Seminary and Calvin University (approx. 4.7 miles away); Vergennes United Methodist Church (approx. 6.1 miles away); Orlando J. Odell House/ Vergennes Post Office (approx. 6.3 miles away); Ramona Park (approx. 6.4 miles away); Fur Trade in Lowell (approx. 6½ miles away); Joseph and Magdelaine LaFramboise (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021

2. Cascade Township Hall Marker

Cascade Township Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021

3. Cascade Township Hall

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021

4. Cascade Township Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.