Thornapple Township in Middleville in Barry County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Calvin G. Hill Memorial Park

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

1. Calvin G. Hill Memorial Park Marker

Inscription. Calvin G. (Squire) Hill, founder of the village of Middleville, came from New York state to Michigan in the autumn of 1834. He purchased four hundred acres on both banks of the Thornapple River where the village now stands. In 1854 he donated this land for a school. The Union School was built here and served the area until 1932. The Village Council of Middleville designated this site the Calvin G. Hill Park during the Bicentennial Year 1976.

Erected 1977 by Thornapple Heritage Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 42° 42.823′ N, 85° 27.801′ W. Marker is in Middleville, Michigan, in Barry County. It is in Thornapple Township. Marker is at the intersection of Ellis Street and Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Ellis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 127-199 Ellis Street, Middleville MI 49333, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Middleville Area POW MIA Killed in Action Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mount Hope Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Carveth House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Parmelee United Methodist Church

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(approx. 2.9 miles away); Bowen's Mills (approx. 5 miles away); David Kinsey Home (approx. 5½ miles away); American Legion Post 305 Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.7 miles away); Yankee Springs Inn (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middleville.

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

2. Calvin G. Hill Memorial Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.