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

City of Ionia Cornell Alley

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

1. City of Ionia Cornell Alley Marker

Inscription. Alfred Cornell, Sr., and his family came to Ionia during November, 1833. His son, Dr. Alanson Cornell, was a physician and druggist who operated a drug store at the southwest corner of Main Street and Cornell Alley. Dr. Cornell's home was on the north side of Front Street (now Adams Street) at the south end of this alley.

Local clothier Richard Hudson and family, including J. L. Hudson, resided at one time on the west side of Cornell Alley between Dr. Cornell's drug store and his residence.

This alley was for many years a path for access between stores and houses on either side, not improved nor maintained by the Village. In 1873, when Ionia became a City, this passage was designated "Cornell Alley" and included as part of the city's official street system.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1833.

Location. 42° 58.94′ N, 85° 3.985′ W. Marker is in Ionia, Michigan, in Ionia County. Marker is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 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. Samuel & Anna Dexter / Erastus & Phoebe Yeomans / Dr. W.B. and Anthy Lincoln (here, next to this marker); James H. Kidd

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(a few steps from this marker); Large Grind Wheels and Gears from Shear Machine (a few steps from this marker); Fred W. Green (a few steps from this marker); Julia Wheelock / Bertha Brock / Polly Dye (a few steps from this marker); Downtown Ionia (within shouting distance of this marker); One Horse Plow (within shouting distance of this marker); Whetstone (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ionia.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

2. City of Ionia Cornell Alley Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. City of Ionia Cornell Alley 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 59 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.