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

Railroad Depot

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

1. Railroad Depot Marker

Inscription.

Hastings was first linked with Jackson and Grand Rapids by the Grand River Valley Railroad in 1870. The Michigan Central Railroad leased the line that same year. At first located elsewhere, a passenger station was built on this site in 1882. In 1922 this brick structure was constructed with the aid of the Rotary Club. Passenger service was discontinued in 1959 and in 1968 the building was privately purchased. Restored and furnished in the style of the 1850s, it now houses law offices.

Erected 1974 by Michigan History Department, Depatment Of State. (Marker Number L285.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 42° 38.967′ N, 85° 17.383′ W. Marker is in Hastings, Michigan, in Barry County. Marker can be reached from West Apple Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 W Apple St, Hastings MI 49058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Block of Brick Paving (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Kim Sigler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Hastings

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(about 400 feet away); George W. Lowry House (about 600 feet away); Hastings City Bank (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Hastings City Bank (about 700 feet away); Franklin L. Campbell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barry County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings.

Railroad Depot and Marker, to the far left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

2. Railroad Depot and Marker, to the far left

Railroad Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. Railroad Depot

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 413 times since then and 25 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.