Three Rivers in St. Joseph County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sturgis Hydroelectric Project
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 9, 2022
1. Sturgis Hydroelectric Project Marker
The Sturgis Hydroelectric Project began producing electricity for the City of Sturgis in 1911. It was Michigan's first municipal water power plant. The reservoir created upstream resulted in the need to raise the Langley Covered Bridge eight feet higher. Today, the dam produces renewable, clean energy for 1000 Sturgis households.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 41° 58.26′ N, 85° 31.818′ W. Marker is in Three Rivers, Michigan, in St. Joseph County. Marker is on Sturgis Dam Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21887 Sturgis Dam Rd, Three Rivers MI 49093, 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. Langley Covered Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Culbertson Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Centreville Civil War Monument (approx. 2.8 miles away); Leverett and Amanda Clapp House (approx. 3.3 miles away); Site Of First St. Joseph County Court House (approx. 3.3 miles away); One Hundredth Anniversary of Centreville (approx. 3.3 miles away); Saint Joseph County Courthouse (approx. 3.3 miles away); St. Joseph County Courthouse (approx. 3.3 miles away).
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Photographed By Craig Doda, December 9, 2022
2. Sturgis Hydroelectric Project Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
