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

Founding of Ionia

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

1. Founding of Ionia Marker

Inscription.

This tablet is dedicated to the memory of
Samuel Dexter · Erastus Yeomans · Oliver Arnold · Joel Guild · Edward Guild · Darius Winsor · and their families
and
Dr. William B. Lincoln · Winsor Dexter · Warner Dexter · Patrick M. Fox · Abram Decker

Brave pioneers who endured the hardships of a journey through the unbroken wilderness of Michigan and founded Ionia
May 28, 1833

Erected 1911 by The descendants and Stevens Thomson Mason Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 28, 1833.

Location. 42° 58.933′ N, 85° 4.213′ W. Marker is in Ionia, Michigan, in Ionia County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and North Dexter Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. The marker is on the north wall of the Ionia Armory Community Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 West Main Street, Ionia MI 48846, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ionia, Michigan (a few steps from this marker); Ionia County World War II Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker);

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One Horse Plow (approx. 0.2 miles away); Large Grind Wheels and Gears from Shear Machine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Samuel & Anna Dexter / Erastus & Phoebe Yeomans / Dr. W.B. and Anthy Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away); James H. Kidd (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fred W. Green (approx. 0.2 miles away); Julia Wheelock / Bertha Brock / Polly Dye (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ionia.

Also see . . . Ionia, Michigan. Excerpt:

onia is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Ionia County, Michigan, United States. The population was 13,378 at the 2020 census. Every July it hosts what is said to be the world's largest free-admission fair. The city is mostly within Ionia Township, with small portion extending into Easton Township and Berlin Township, but is politically autonomous of the townships.

(Submitted on February 11, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

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

2. Founding of Ionia Marker

City of Ionia Armory tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. City of Ionia Armory tablet

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.