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

Large Grind Wheels and Gears from Shear Machine

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

1. Large Grind Wheels and Gears from Shear Machine Marker

Inscription. This artifact reflects the industrial past of Ionia. A wide variety of industries, including furniture manufacturing, a button factory and industrial and automotive suppliers, have operated in Ionia throughout its history.

Erected by Summit Steel.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 42° 58.944′ N, 85° 3.992′ W. Marker is in Ionia, Michigan, in Ionia County. It is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 439 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: City of Ionia Cornell Alley (a few steps from this marker);

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Samuel & Anna Dexter / Erastus & Phoebe Yeomans / Dr. W.B. and Anthy Lincoln (a few steps from this marker); One Horse Plow (a few steps from this marker); James H. Kidd (a few steps from this marker); Downtown Ionia (a few steps from this marker); Fred W. Green (a few steps from 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. Large Grind Wheels and Gears from Shear Machine Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. Large Grind Wheels and Gears from Shear Machine Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 8 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.