Paw Paw Township in Van Buren County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Coterie Club - 200 S. Kalamazoo St.
Built 1913
Historical Walking Tour
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 9, 2023
1. The Coterie Club - 200 S. Kalamazoo St. Marker
Inscription.
The Coterie Club - 200 S. Kalamazoo St.. Built 1913. The clubhouse was dedicated in December 1913 to serve as an inspiration for members to "live in the upper realm of thought, feeling, and faculty." During the 19th century, women in America became prolific builders of vital community institutions. Denied access to major institutions by which society governed itself and created its culture, women used voluntary associations to redefine a woman's place and help build their communities. The Coterie Club was organized on October 22, 1890 and formally disbanded in 2006. Throughout its existence, 698 local women were members. On September 6, 1980, the clubhouse was sold to the Library Cooperative due to increasing maintenance costs of the building.
The clubhouse was dedicated in December 1913 to serve as an inspiration for members to "live in the upper realm of thought, feeling, and faculty." During the 19th century, women in America became prolific builders of vital community institutions. Denied access to major institutions by which society governed itself and created its culture, women used voluntary associations to redefine a woman's place and help build their communities. The Coterie Club was organized on October 22, 1890 and formally disbanded in 2006. Throughout its existence, 698 local women were members. On September 6, 1980, the clubhouse was sold to the Library Cooperative due to increasing maintenance costs of the building.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1980.
Location. 42° 12.994′ N, 85° 53.476′ W. Marker is in Paw Paw, Michigan, in Van Buren County. It is in Paw Paw Township. It is at the intersection of South Kalamazoo Street (Michigan Route 40) and East Paw Paw Street, on the right when traveling south on South Kalamazoo Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 South Kalamazoo Street, Paw Paw MI 49079, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan and specifically in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. 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: Carnegie Library - 129 S. Kalamazoo St. (within shouting distance of this
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
