Ross Township in Augusta in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Builders Medad, Casey, Chauncey and Darwin McKay
1765–1849 1797–1861 1820–1891 1855–1931
— McKay Monument —
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 12, 2022
1. McKay Monument, Back View
Honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy god giveth thee.
—Exodus 20:12
In Memoriam. Pioneer Casey McKay, great grandfather of George C. McKay, settled here with his family in 1834. He and his son Chauncey, grandfather of the donor, erected the original portions of the community church and grist mill, also many other buildings still standing. Casey McKay was chosen first moderator of Ross Township School District No.4 which was organized May 23, 1839.
—George C. McKay, Anno Domini MCMII
Erected 1951 by George C. McKay.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1839.
Location. 42° 20.097′ N, 85° 21.067′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. It is in Ross Township. Marker is on East Michigan Avenue near Wayne Terberg Drive, on the left when traveling west. The monument is located behind the Augusta McKay Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 South Webster Street, Augusta MI 49012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Park Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn Theatre (approx. 1.3 miles away);
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Also see . . . Monument Will Honor McKay Family. Local newspaper article from 1951 describing the McKay’s, the monument and its erection. (Submitted on January 13, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 12, 2022
2. McKay Monument, Front View
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 30, 2023
3. Closeup of Sculpture on the McKay Monument
The McKay clan motto, “Manu forti,” which means “With a strong hand,” is below the family crest.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 12, 2022
4. McKay Monument
The former Augusta Michigan Central Railroad Depot is in the background.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 12, 2022
5. McKay Monument
This is the bible verse side of the monument.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 30, 2023
6. McKay Monument
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 30, 2023
7. Former Michigan Central Railroad Depot, Now the Augusta Museum
Augusta was on Michigan Central’s main line from Chicago to Detroit.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on August 6, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on January 13, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 6, 7. submitted on August 6, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
