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

One Horse Plow

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

1. One Horse Plow Marker

Inscription. This one horse plow represents Ionia County's agricultural past, an important industry throughout local history. Farming became especially profitable after the railroads were built through Ionia, as it gave the farmers a quicker and more efficient way to transport their crops to market.

Erected by John Hague of lonia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 42° 58.952′ N, 85° 3.995′ W. Marker is in Ionia, Michigan, in Ionia County. It is on West Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 W Main St, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Large Grind Wheels and Gears from Shear Machine (a few steps from this marker); Downtown Ionia (a few steps from this marker); City of Ionia Cornell Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel & Anna Dexter / Erastus & Phoebe Yeomans / Dr. W.B. and Anthy Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); James H. Kidd (within shouting distance of this marker); Fred W. Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Julia Wheelock / Bertha Brock / Polly Dye (within shouting distance of this marker); Whetstone (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ionia.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

2. One Horse Plow Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. One Horse Plow Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.