Castleton Township in Nashville in Barry County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Barryville
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
1. Barryville Marker
This village was settled in the mid-nineteenth century, and in 1857 a post office was opened. By 1860 a town of several blocks was established, and the businesses included a gristmill, hotel, and sash factory. The gristmill, run by Melatiah J. Lathrop, was the principal industry for a number of years. The Grand River Valley Railroad bypassed Barryville in 1869, and soon the population declined. One hundred people lived here in the early 1870s, but by the next decade only fifteen remained. The mill operated until the turn of the century.
Erected 1970 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L86.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 42° 36.22′ N, 85° 10.322′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Michigan, in Barry County. It is in Castleton Township. Marker is on Scott Road (Michigan Route 79) near Barryville Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6043 Scott Road, Nashville MI 49073, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Indian Landing - Charlton Park (approx. 2 miles away); McKeown Road Bridge
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
2. Barryville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
