Grass Lake Charter Township in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Grass Lake Michigan Central Railroad Station
Whistle Stop Depot
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 11, 2023
1. Grass Lake Michigan Central Railroad Station Marker
The Central Railroad (later named the Michigan Central Railroad or MCRR) came through Grass Lake in 1842.
When the stone depot was built in 1887, the original wooden station was tom down.
Located at 210 E. Michigan Ave., this railroad station closed in 1956.
The stone walls were all that remained when an arsonist set fire to The Grass Lake Depot in 1980.
The restoration process took from 1989-92. Today, the historic Whistle Stop Depot offers displays of local interest and hosts many events throughout the year.
-original drawing by Robert Cole, Architonics Architect for the Lost Railway Museum
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 42° 15.039′ N, 84° 12.862′ W. Marker is in Grass Lake, Michigan, in Jackson County. It is in Grass Lake Charter Township. Marker is on West Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 W Michigan Ave, Grass Lake MI 49240, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Michigan Central Railroad Train #6 (here, next to this marker); Union Block (a few steps from this marker); Grass Lake Union School (a few steps from this marker); Grass Lake Sports Day
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Photographed By Craig Doda, June 11, 2023
2. Grass Lake Michigan Central Railroad Station Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 11, 2023
3. The Lost Railway Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
