Three Rivers in St. Joseph County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Traditional Site Of Seventeenth Century Jesuit Mission

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 9, 2022

1. Traditional Site Of Seventeenth Century Jesuit Mission Marker

Inscription. Traditional site of seventeenth century Jesuit Mission and scene of ceremony naming Three Rivers in 1836 by McInterfer and Bowman Families

Erected 1935 by Abiel Fellows Chapter Daughters Of The American Revolution.

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

Location. 41° 56.644′ N, 85° 37.955′ W. Marker is in Three Rivers, Michigan, in St. Joseph County. It is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 S Main St, Three Rivers MI 49093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan.

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 walking distance of this marker: Sue Silliman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Three Rivers (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Legendary Battle (about 700 feet away); Historic District (about 800 feet away); Motor Car (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First National Bank of Three Rivers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Three Rivers Public Library

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Three Rivers Town Cannon (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Three Rivers.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 9, 2022

2. Traditional Site Of Seventeenth Century Jesuit Mission 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 441 times since then and 19 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.