Fayette Township in Jonesville in Hillsdale County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Powers Clothing
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
1. Powers Clothing Marker
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of
Powers Clothing
Founded in 1890
for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the economic growth and vitality of our state.
Erected by Historical Society of Michigan.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 41° 59.015′ N, 84° 39.769′ W. Marker is in Jonesville, Michigan, in Hillsdale County. It is in Fayette Township. Marker is on East Chicago Street (U.S. 12) near Water Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 East Chicago Street, Jonesville MI 49250, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hillsdale County National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); J.J. Deal and Son Carriage Factory / Kiddie Brush and Toy Company (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grand Army Of The Republic Civil War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Grace Episcopal Church (about 800 feet away); First House in Jonesville (about 800 feet away); Grosvenor House
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Also see . . . Powers Clothing. Excerpt:
David L. Powers arrived in Jonesville to engage in the business of selling men's and boys clothing. David's father operated a store in Herricksville, Butler Township and he had brothers operating clothing stores in Union city and Sturgis. The year was 1890 and the Chicago Pike--Sauk Trail--was nothing more than a dirt trail.(Submitted on April 12, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
The first 4 or 5 years of operation he moved several times within the business block until settling on the location of the store today. At the young age of 21, Ralph M. Powers was made a partner. Over the next 40 years, the store weathered two World Wars and a Great Depression. During this time, it was a father-and-son operation known as D.L. Powers & Son.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
2. Powers Clothing Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
3. Powers Clothing Store
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
