Eureka Township in Greenville in Montcalm County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
On This Site - Origins
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023
1. On This Site - Origins Marker
When John Green arrived to the area in 1844, he built a simple home for his family on the banks of the Flat River near where you are currently standing. He purchased most of the land west of what is now Lafayette St. and built the area's first sawmill near where Franklin St. now crosses the river. The area grew quickly and in 1854 Greenville received its first charter as a village and reached a population of 1,000 shortly thereafter.
The J.S Crosby mill was located in what is now Tower Riverside Park. This mill was constructed in 1881 and was in operation until 1900. Horses were used to haul the finished lumber from the mill across the Flat River on a tramway. The foundation of the barn used to house these horses serves as the foundation of the museum today.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 43° 10.94′ N, 85° 15.294′ 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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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023
2. On This Site - Origins Marker
This is the marker on the right.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023
3. On This Site - Origins Marker
This marker is located 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 192 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
