South Haven in Van Buren County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Haven Peaches

September 10, 2012

1. Haven Peaches Marker

Inscription. The Haven peach varieties were developed here by Michigan State University's South Haven Experiment Station, under the direction of Professor Stanley Johnston. From 1924 to 1963, eight yellow-fleshed freestone varieties were selected from more than 21,000 cross-bred seedlings. They were named Halehaven, Kalhaven, Redhaven, Fairhaven, Sunhaven, Richhaven, Glohaven and Cresthaven. Redhaven was the first red-skinned commercial peach variety. It is now the most widely planted freestone peach variety in the world. The Haven peaches have provided an orderly supply of high quality peaches extending over a seven-week period. Prior to the development of Haven peaches, harvests had been restricted to a three-week period.

Erected 1966 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number 227.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 42° 24.437′ N, 86° 16.558′ W. Marker is in South Haven, Michigan, in Van Buren County. It is at the intersection of Dyckman Avenue and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Dyckman Avenue. Located in

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Stanley Johnston Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Haven MI 49090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan

and specifically in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. 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: South Haven World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Coastal Crossroads (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Home of Heroes (about 300 feet away); Catskills of the Midwest (about 300 feet away); Time Capsule (about 300 feet away); Local Pioneers (about 300 feet away); A Historic Harbor (about 400 feet away); Strike Up the Band! (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Haven.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

2. Haven Peaches Marker

View from Dyckman Avenue

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

3. Haven Peaches Marker

View of back of marker from Stanley Johnston Park

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

4. Haven Peaches Marker

View to east along Dyckman Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,551 times since then and 88 times this year. Last updated on October 3, 2021. Photos: 1. submitted on September 12, 2012. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.