Nashville in Barry County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Village of Nashville

Michigan Sesquicentennial Village

Nashville Sesquicentennial Village Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2022

1. Nashville Sesquicentennial Village Marker

Inscription. This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of

Village of Nashville

Founded in 1869
For more than 150 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the growth and vitality of our state.

Erected by Historical Society of Michigan.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan - Historical Society of Michigan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 42° 36.264′ N, 85° 5.598′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Michigan, in Barry County. Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 66) near Maple Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 Main Street, Nashville MI 49073, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Emory Parady (here, next to this marker); Putnam Public Library (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); VFW Post 8260 Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Albert W. Olds House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vermontville First Home (approx. 3.8 miles away);

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Opera House (approx. 3.8 miles away); American Legion Post 222 Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); First Congregational Church (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.

The Michigan Milestone Award tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

2. The Michigan Milestone Award tablet

This additional tablet is on the base of the stone.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2022

3. Nashville Sesquicentennial Village Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 4, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on February 4, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.