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

Historic Greenville

Lafayette Street

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

1. Historic Greenville Marker

Inscription.
The 200 block of Lafayette Street, both east and west sides to the north can be seen in this photo dated around 1890. The street is bustling with horse and carriage activity. Banners hang overhead possibly to signity a celebration. Lafayette Street remained a dirt street until 1910 when was first paved with bricks.

This same street view of the 200 block section of Lafayette Street can be seen in this photo taken in the 1940s. Many of the buildings in this block were built in the 1870s and 1880s for early Greenville businessmen such as J.J. Shearer E.F. Grabill, John Lewis, and M.H. Norton who were influential in many aspects of Greenville's development

The first movie house in Greenville, the Marguerite Vaudette, was located in the First State Bank Building, built in 1870. New ownership and management caused the theater to change names several times. In 1913, the Favorite Theater nickelodeon shown here was located on the first floor at 301 South Lafayette Street and showed motion pictures for 5 cents admission.

Erected by Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Flat River Historical Society and Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location.

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43° 10.722′ N, 85° 15.184′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Michigan, in Montcalm County. It is in Eureka Township. It is at the intersection of South Lafayette Street (Michigan Route 91) and East Cass Street, on the right when traveling north on South Lafayette Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 226 South Lafayette 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: A different marker also named Historic Greenville (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Historic Greenville (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Greenville (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greenville (approx. ¼ mile away); Corner Stones (approx. ¼ mile away); On This Site - Origins (approx. ¼ mile away); Millstone (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

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

2. Historic Greenville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.