Grand Haven in Ottawa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of Original Grand Haven Cemetery
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2024
1. Site of Original Grand Haven Cemetery Marker
As a result of citizen concerns with the cemetery being located in the very midst of the city and cattle grazing among the tombstones, the remains were relocated over the next 10 years to Lake Forest Cemetery.
The park was dedicated to the city of Grand Haven on July 16, 1901.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1901.
Location. 43° 3.786′ N, 86° 13.653′ W. Marker is in Grand Haven, Michigan, in Ottawa County. It is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 Washington Ave, Grand Haven MI 49417, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan, specifically in Greater Grand Rapids, and in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. 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: Ottawa County Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); United States Coast Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Ottawa County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fallen Heroes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Reformed Church
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Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2024
2. Site of Original Grand Haven Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, October 12, 2024
3. Central Park
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
