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

Brick Pavers

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

1. Brick Pavers Marker

Inscription. The first road to be paved in Greenville was a downtown section of Lafayette Street. In preparation, the road was plowed and the surface, mostly gravel put down to stabilize the native sand, was removed. The road was crowned in the center, sloping gently toward the sidewalks. Once cleared, a thick cement foundation was put down, followed by a layer of sand, then brick pavers, followed by more cement to fill the cracks. Each of the pavers weighed a hefty 10lbs and the construction process drew crowds of interested onlookers. Today, the brick walkway through the museum garden is made of pavers from Greenville's original paved streets.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 43° 10.939′ N, 85° 15.313′ 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: Fire Bell (here, next to this marker); Bridge Plaque (a few steps from this marker); On This Site - The Museum (a few steps from this marker); Millstone

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(a few steps from this marker); Plow (a few steps from this marker); Barn Quilt (a few steps from this marker); On This Site - Ridley & Belshaw (a few steps from this marker); On This Site - Origins (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. Brick Pavers Marker

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

3. Brick Pavers

The Brick Pavers are 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 150 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.