Coldwater in Branch County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
To Commemorate the Memory of the Pioneers and First Surveyors
1825 1925
the memory of
The Pioneers
and
First Surveyors
who by perilous efforts
over the Indian trail
made possible
the magnificent highway
M-23
Marked by
The Coldwater Chapter
Daughters of American Revolution
1825 1925
Erected 1925 by the Coldwater Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). (Marker Number M-23.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 41° 56.681′ N, 85° 1.938′ W. Marker is in Coldwater, Michigan, in Branch County. Marker is at the intersection of West Chicago Street (U.S. 12) and Willow Lane, on the right when traveling west on West Chicago Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coldwater MI 49036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 44th Ill. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen Tibbets (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Michigan Association of Cemetery Superintendents and Officials Formation (about 400 feet away); Vietnam War KIA (about 500 feet away); World War II KIA (about 500 feet away); World War I KIA (about 500 feet away); Korean War KIA (about 500 feet away); "A Gathering of Flags" War Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coldwater.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on February 13, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 24, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.