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

First Trading Post in Kent County

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023

1. First Trading Post in Kent County Marker

Inscription. The first trading post in Kent County was located on trail 44 rods to the south of this spot Established about 1800, by Joseph La Framboise, kept by him until he was killed in 1809, and by his wife until bought by Rix Robinson and moved to Ada in 1821

Erected 1921 by Mrs. Byron R. Peirce Tent Daughters of Veterans 1861 - 65 and People of Kent County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 42° 55.783′ N, 85° 22.294′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Michigan, in Kent County. It is on Bowes Road near Fulton Street Southeast (Michigan Route 21). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11000 Bowes Road, Lowell MI 49331, 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

and on the Great Lakes.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Joseph and Magdelaine LaFramboise (a few steps from this marker); Fur Trade in Lowell (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert W. Graham Home (approx. 1½ miles away); South Broadway St. (approx. 1.6 miles away); Waverly Hotel Block (approx. 1.6 miles away); Museum Block (approx. 1.6 miles away); Broadway Street (approx. 1.6 miles away); Union Block (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.

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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023

2. First Trading Post in Kent County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 681 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.