Boyne City in Charlevoix County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Stackus Furniture Store & Funeral Home
Established 1895
— Boyne City's Historical Past —
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 6, 2023
1. The Stackus Furniture Store & Funeral Home Marker
It is the oldest business still operating under the same family management. The first business was operated by James B. Stackus, a Civil War veteran, who came to the Boyne area in 1875. A cabinet maker by trade he soon had a successful business. Since cabinet makers also provided caskets, his services were needed in this growing community.
In 1895, his son bought the business and set up what was then known as the community's first "undertaking parlor". In 1901, S.B. Stackus became one of the first one hundred licensed practitioners of mortuary science. The business continued to operate at this location until 1912, when the "morgue" was moved to the Stackus residence on Elm Street. The furniture store closed in 1920.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 45° 12.685′ N, 85° 0.887′ W. Marker is in Boyne City, Michigan, in Charlevoix County. Marker is on South Lake Street south of Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 South Lake Street, Boyne City MI 49712, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bellamy Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schaub Meat Market (about 300 feet away); Boyne City United Methodist Church
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Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 6, 2023
2. The Stackus Furniture Store & Funeral Home Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
