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

Carriage Block

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

1. Carriage Block Marker

Inscription. This block was used as a stepping stone to get into and out of carriages. The side facing the street is inscribed with the name John C. Welch. The block originally stood in front of Welch's residence in the 500 block of West Main Street. One of the Welch's descendants, Douglas R. Welch, later served as Mayor of Ionia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Political Subdivisions.

Location. 42° 58.957′ N, 85° 3.84′ W. Marker is in Ionia, Michigan, in Ionia County. Marker is on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 W Main St, 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 County Korean and Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheel From Chesapeake & Ohio Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); Flour Mill Rollers (within shouting distance of this marker); Ionia County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); G.A.R. Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alonzo Woodruff - Medal Of Honor Recipient (about 300 feet away); Ionia County Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away); St. John's Episcopal Church and Parish House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ionia.

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Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

2. Carriage Block Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. Carriage Block Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.