Slagle Township near Harrietta in Wexford County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Monumental Highway

The Dr. W. E. Coates Highway

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 25, 2023

1. Monumental Highway Marker

Inscription. In 1935, the people of Manistee county built this monument, and others on this road, to honor Dr. William Edward Coates, a medical doctor and advocate of health and safety. Dr. Coates practiced medicine from 1903 until his death in 1928 and promoted tuberculosis education, highway improvement, and public sanitation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 44° 18.537′ N, 85° 42.868′ W. Marker is near Harrietta, Michigan, in Wexford County. It is in Slagle Township. Marker is on West 30 Road, 2.3 miles east of Grandview Highway (Michigan Route 37), on the right when traveling east. It is just past the Harrietta Fish Hatchery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6570 W 30 Rd, Harrietta MI 49638, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Caberfae Ski Resort (approx. 4.4 miles away); First Wexford County Courthouse (approx. 8 miles away).

Also see . . . MDOT to rebuild historic Coates Hwy markers. 2002 article by Kevin Braciszeski in the Luddington Daily News. Excerpt:

[Jerry Peterson, manager
Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online
of the Manistee County Road Commission,] said there were once 10 concrete markers spaced along the Manistee County road, but time has taken its toll on the monuments. “The two to be replaced were missing,” he said. “They physically deteriorated to that point. The others have just about crumbled into balls of concrete.” ...

Eight of the markers are located along the road at U.S. 31, Chief Road, Potter’s Bridge, High Bridge Road, Brethren High School, Marilla Road, and Red Bridge.

(Submitted on October 29, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.)

Monumental Highway Marker and a Dr. W. E. Coates Highway Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 25, 2023

2. Monumental Highway Marker and a Dr. W. E. Coates Highway Monument

Monumental Highway Marker and Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 25, 2023

3. Monumental Highway Marker and Monument

This view is west. The Harrietta Fish Hatchery is in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photos of other monuments, with their locations. If there is an accompanying marker, then on their own page, otherwise on this one. • Can you help?