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

Ionia, Michigan

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

1. Ionia, Michigan Marker

Inscription. Ionia was established in 1833 by Samuel Dexter. Originally, Dexter named the settlement Washington Center. The name was later changed to Ionia County Seat and then shortened to Ionia. In the mid-1800's, Dexter's home and sawmill stood near this site.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 42° 58.926′ N, 85° 4.199′ W. Marker is in Ionia, Michigan, in Ionia County. It is on North Dexter Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 N Dexter 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.

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: Ionia County World War II Veterans Memorial (a few

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

Ionia Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

2. Ionia Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.