Fife Lake Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Early Village Merchant

— Fife Lake Historical Walk —

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 13, 2024

1. Early Village Merchant Marker

Inscription. This building originally housed a shoe, leather, and dry goods business owned by David Bosse. David and his sons, Harry and Otto, were prominent merchants in the village well into the 1950’s, supplying local residents with much-needed supplies. This building has since housed many different businesses and is now a private residence.

Erected by Fife Lake Historical Society. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 44° 34.585′ N, 85° 20.953′ W. Marker is in Fife Lake, Michigan, in Grand Traverse County. It is in Fife Lake Township. It is at the intersection of East State Street and the railroad tracks, on the right when traveling east on East State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 E State St, Fife Lake MI 49633, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula

and in the Grand Traverse Bay Region.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the

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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: Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Depot (a few steps from this marker); The Sugar Bowl (a few steps from this marker); City Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Logging and Saw Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Voice Bros. Auto Sales (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bandstands (about 400 feet away); Ice Plant (about 600 feet away); Hodges House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fife Lake.

Early Village Merchant Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 13, 2024

2. Early Village Merchant Building and Marker

Marker is on the far side of the left railing on the near set of steps.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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