Sunfield Township in Eaton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
G.A.R. Hall
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
1. G.A.R. Hall Marker (side 1)
(side 1)
The Samuel W. Grinnell Post No. 283 was granted its charter by the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) on October 6, 1884. The post operated until 1934, at which time it was disbanded. Members built this hall in 1898-99. Dedicated in October 1899, it contains flags, medals, photographs and other mementos of the Civil War and of the Sunfield veterans of that war. Furniture, ritual equipment and records of this G.A.R. post are also kept here. In 1899 members planted the three maple trees at the front of the property, dedicating them to the memory of Generals Grant, Sheridan, and Sherman. The two cannon on either side of the hall were brought to Sunfield by the G.A.R. in 1900.
(side 2)
The G.A.R. was founded in 1866 as a veterans association to assist Union veterans and their widows and orphans. The G.A.R. and several of its allied orders have used this hall since its completion in 1899: Samuel W. Grinnell Post No. 283, G.A.R. (1899 to 1934); Woman’s Relief Corps No. 62 (1899 to 1925); Samuel W. Grinnell Camp No. 17, Sons of Union Veterans, U.S.A., (1918 to 1925); Helen Edwins Tent No. 30, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War (beginning in 1926); and Curtenius Guard Camp No. 17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (beginning in 1983). In 1987 the hall was owned by the Daughters
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Erected 1987 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L735.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1884.
Location. 42° 45.739′ N, 84° 59.677′ W. Marker is in Sunfield, Michigan, in Eaton County. It is in Sunfield Township. Marker is on Main Street east of 1st Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 Main Street, Sunfield MI 48890, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sunfield G.A.R. Hall (here, next to this marker); Clinton Trail (approx. 2.4 miles away); Woodland Town Hall (approx. 7.4 miles away); City of Portland / Portland Downtown Historic District (approx. 8.8 miles away); Portland 9/11 Memorial (approx. 8.9 miles away); Portland Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.9 miles away); Portland Iraqi and Enduring Freedom Memorial (approx. 8.9 miles away); Railroad River Crossing (approx. 9 miles away).
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
2. G.A.R. Hall Marker (side 2)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
3. G. A. R. Hall Marker
Post 283 was added to the NRHP on September 10, 1979.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
4. G. A. R. Hall Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
5. G. A. R. Hall
The view of the G.A.R. Hall from north side of street including the maple trees mentioned on the marker.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 17, 2023
6. G. A. R. Hall
This is one of the two cannon mentioned on the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 19, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
