Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Salvation Army
Photographed by Nathan Bierma
1. The Salvation Army Marker
On this site
November 25, 1883
The Salvation Army
commenced operations in
the state of Michigan
serving with heart to God
and hand to man
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1883.
Location. 42° 57.991′ N, 85° 40.384′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. It is at the intersection of Pearl Street and Campau Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Pearl Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids MI 49503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel (within shouting distance of this marker); Island #1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosa Louise Parks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arthur H. Vandenberg (about 300 feet away); Log Jam of 1883 (about 400 feet away); Campau's Trading Post (about 400 feet away); Vandenberg Center / Arthur Hendrick Vandenberg (about 400 feet away); Love, 1966-1999 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.
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Photographed by Nathan Bierma
2. The Salvation Army Marker on the wall of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Photographed by Nathan Bierma
3. The Salvation Army Marker on the wall of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2024, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2024, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
