Vermontville in Eaton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Vermontville Academy

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou

1. Vermontville Academy Marker

Inscription. In 1836 a group from Vermont known as the Union Colony settled here. The members were determined that their children should receive a good education. The Vermontville Academical Association was formed, constructed this building, and opened it for classes in the winter of 1844-45. Vermontville was advertised as an ideal location for an academy, since there was little to distract the students from their work. Because most of the Colony were Congregationalists, their minister also served as the Academy teacher. Religious services were held here until 1864 when the church across the street was completed. Town meetings were held in the academy, and in 1853 Vermontville’s first general store opened on the ground floor.

Erected 1970 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number HB55.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 42° 37.77′ N, 85° 1.513′ W. Marker is in Vermontville, Michigan, in Eaton County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and West Main Street, on the right when

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traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 North Main Street, Vermontville MI 49096, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan

and in Greater Lansing.

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Vermontville First Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Vermontville United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Eaton and Barry Counties Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Vermontville First Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion Post 222 Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Putnam Public Library (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vermontville.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou

2. Vermontville Academy Marker

Vermontville Academy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou

3. Vermontville Academy

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou

4. Vermontville Academy

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou

5. Vermontville Academy

Their church that was built across the street mentioned on the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 3, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.