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

Bridge Plaque

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

1. Bridge Plaque Marker

Inscription. The first bridge to cross the Flat River was the "Upper Dam" bridge near Franklin Street, built in 1844 or 1845. Within a dozen years, other bridges were constructed near present-day Washington, Fairplains and Lafayette Streets. These early bridges were made of wood that had a limited lifespan, and were sometimes damaged by log runs and fast-moving water.

By the early 1880s, the wooden bridge at Fairplains Street was in poor condition. City Council considered another wood replacement, but after much discussion decided to invest in a more costly but durable iron substitute. The Smith Bridge Company of Toledo was awarded the contract, and this plaque was attached to the finished bridge. This bridge remained in use. from 1883 until 1972.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 43° 10.939′ N, 85° 15.304′ 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: On This Site - The Museum (here, next to this marker); Millstone

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(here, next to this marker); Plow (here, next to this marker); On This Site - Ridley & Belshaw (a few steps from this marker); Brick Pavers (a few steps from this marker); On This Site - Origins (a few steps from this marker); Fire Bell (a few steps from this marker); Corner Stones (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

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

2. Bridge Plaque Marker

This marker is the nearest, on the left.

Bridge Plaque image. Click for full size.

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

3. Bridge Plaque

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

4. Bridge Plaque

The Bridge Plaque is one of the exhibits at the Flat River Historical Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 3, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.