Ovid Township in Clinton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Old Kent Bank

Michigan Centennial Business

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

1. Old Kent Bank Marker

Inscription. In recognition of Old Kent Bank successor to State Savings Bank of Ovid founded in 1897 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the economic growth and vitality of our state.

Erected by Historical Society of Michigan.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 43° 0.311′ N, 84° 22.294′ W. Marker is in Ovid, Michigan, in Clinton County. It is in Ovid Township. Marker is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 S Main St, Ovid MI 48866, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Emily Kelley Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Bontrager Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ovid Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); George D. Sowers House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carriage House (about 700 feet away); Village of Ovid / First Congregational Church of Ovid (about 700 feet away); First Professional Football Game in Michigan

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Sleepy Hollow State Park (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ovid.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

2. Old Kent Bank Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 26 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.