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

Fred W. Green

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023

1. Fred W. Green Marker

Inscription. Governor of Michigan, 1927-1931, Fred W. Green was born in Manistee in 1872 and grew up in Cadillac. A partner in the Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Co., he moved the business to Ionia in 1904. Attracted to politics, he served twelve terms as mayor of Ionia and ten years as Treasurer of the Republican State Central Committee. While mayor, he had this handsome Mission-style house built, completing it in 1924. An avid sportsman, his administration was characterized by an expanding fish planting program and acquisition of seven state parks. In 1931 he returned to private life and to his favorite pastimes, hunting and fishing. He died in 1936 near Munising.

Erected 1973 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number S408.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 42° 59.117′ N, 85° 3.803′ W. Marker is in Ionia, Michigan, in Ionia County. It is at the intersection of Union Street and High Street, on the right on Union

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Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 Union Street, Ionia MI 48846, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan

and in Greater Grand Rapids.

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: St. Johns Parish House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ionia Church of Christ (about 600 feet away); St. John's Episcopal Church and Parish House (about 600 feet away); Ionia's First Methodist Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); Ionia County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alonzo Woodruff - Medal Of Honor Recipient (approx. 0.2 miles away); G.A.R. Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ionia County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ionia.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023

2. Fred W. Green Marker

Fred W. Green house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023

3. Fred W. Green house

Fred W. Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed by George Grantham Bain, circa 1927

4. Fred W. Green

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Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 647 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 11, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.