South Haven in Van Buren County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Scott Club
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
1. Scott Club Marker
Inscription.
Scott Club. . This federated women's club, founded as a reading circle in 1883 and named for Sir Walter Scott, merged with the Literary and Antiquarian Societies to build a clubhouse in 1892. John Cornelius Randall designed the sandstone Queen Anne structure, built by local artisans and completed in 1893. Two stained glass windows created in Austria portray Sir Walter Scott and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This building has been in continuous use by the Scott Club as a cultural center providing fellowship for women of the area.
This federated women's club, founded as a reading circle in 1883 and named for Sir Walter Scott, merged with the Literary and Antiquarian Societies to build a clubhouse in 1892. John Cornelius Randall designed the sandstone Queen Anne structure, built by local artisans and completed in 1893. Two stained glass windows created in Austria portray Sir Walter Scott and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This building has been in continuous use by the Scott Club as a cultural center providing fellowship for women of the area.
Erected 1982 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L807A.)
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 year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 42° 24.18′ N, 86° 16.18′ W. Marker is in South Haven, Michigan, in Van Buren County. Marker is at the intersection of Pearl Street and Phoenix Street (Business Interstate 196), on the right when traveling north on Pearl Street. Marker is attached to the west wall of the building below the stained glass windows. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 652 Phoenix St, South Haven MI 49090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Entrance to Scott Club and stained glass windows portraying Sir Walter Scott and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 67 times this year. Last updated on October 3, 2021, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 5, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
