Saint Johns in Clinton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Centennial Pine
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 9, 2022
1. Centennial Pine Marker
A. D. 1956, the people of St. Johns,
Michigan, dedicate this tree and
monument to the courage and
sacrifice of our forebears, who
founded this city 100 years ago.
Beneath this monument is buried
a metal receptacle, containing
articles and mementoes of this
historic occasion, which shall
be opened in 2056.
Erected 1956 by People of Saint Johns, Michigan.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 18, 1856.
Location. 43° 0.075′ N, 84° 33.527′ W. Marker is in Saint Johns, Michigan, in Clinton County. It is on East State Street (State Highway 21) just west of North Clinton Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located near the northwest corner of the Clinton County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East State Street, Saint Johns MI 48879, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan and in Greater Lansing. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clinton County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Clinton County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); In Memoriam Grand Army of the Republic 1861 - 1865 (within shouting distance of this marker); Paine-Gillam-Scott House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Clinton County Veterans Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Clinton County Medal of Honor Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); St. Johns Church (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Johns.
Regarding Centennial Pine. The Centennial Pine tree itself is missing as of 9/9/2022.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 9, 2022
2. Centennial Pine Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 9, 2022
3. Clinton County Courthouse (north elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
