Eureka Township in Greenville in Montcalm County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Corner Stones

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023

1. Corner Stones Marker

Inscription. These cornerstones were placed to commemorate the original construction (1912) and added wing (1936) of Greenville's Central School. Cornerstones were laid with great ceremony, and hundreds of people attended the events. Both cornerstones contained copper boxes containing lists of students and other artifacts of their time.

The original building cost the district $90,000, and the Greenville Independent extolled it as "the most complete school in the state." Standard high school curriculums of the time generally included English, history, science, mathematics and Latin, but Central also offered classes in French, German, trigonometry and psychology, as well as vocational programs in bookkeeping, typing and stenography. The building, located at the south end of Frenklin Street, was razed in 1977.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.

Location. 43° 10.938′ N, 85° 15.291′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Michigan, in Montcalm County. It is in Eureka Township. It is on North Franklin Street near West Montcalm Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 North Franklin Street, Greenville MI 48838, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan.

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 walking distance of this marker

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: On This Site - Origins (here, next to this marker); On This Site - Ridley & Belshaw (a few steps from this marker); Plow (a few steps from this marker); Millstone (a few steps from this marker); On This Site - The Museum (a few steps from this marker); Bridge Plaque (a few steps from this marker); Brick Pavers (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Bell (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023

2. Corner Stones Marker

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023

3. Corner Stones Marker

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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023

4. Corner Stones

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023

5. Corner Stones

The Corner Stones are one of the exhibits at the Flat River Historical Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 3, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.