Wales Township in Goodells in St. Clair County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

C.C. Peck Bank

Photographed by Joel Seewald, September 26, 2026

1. C.C. Peck Bank Marker

Inscription.
In 1908, Cecil C. Pack built this bank building in downtown Goodells. At the same time, he built two other identical banks in Lambs and in Smiths Creek.

Peck was well known throughout the county. He served as the president of the Port Huron Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Chairman of the Board for the Peerless Egyptian Cement Company and for Pressed Metals of America.

Peck was a banker by trade. He served as president of the American Savings and Loan in Port Huron before opening several smaller banks in rural St. Clair County, including this one in Goodells.

The Great Depression hit Peck and his banking operations hard. There was an attempt to rob his bank in Goodells, ending in a shoot out with the police. In 1932, C.C. Peck's banks at Lambs, Smiths Creek and Goodells were abruptly closed.

The bank closings were followed by the abrupt disappearance of Cecil Peck. Deposits from the bank were also reported missing. Sometime later, Peck was found living in the western United States, where he continued to live until his death in 1960.

After the bank closed, the building was used by a phone company, and

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several other small businesses ranging from a TV repair shop to a video rental store. In 2005, the bank was donated to the historical village by Matthew Falk. The bank was moved to the park and restored to its original appearance. The Wales Historical Society now uses the building as a museum for the Wales Township area.

Erected by St. Clair County Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 42° 59.119′ N, 82° 39.565′ W. Marker is in Goodells, Michigan, in St. Clair County. It is in Wales Township. It can be reached from County Park Drive 0.4 miles east of Goodells Road, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in the historical village in Goodells County Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8310 County Park Dr, Goodells MI 48027, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

C.C. Peck Bank and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, September 26, 2026

2. C.C. Peck Bank and Marker

the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lynn Township School (a few steps from this marker); Mudge Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Murphy/Ryan Farmhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus Bible Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The County Farm (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The County Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wales Township Hall (approx. 3.2 miles away); Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish / John F. Farrell (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goodells.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, September 26, 2026

3. C.C. Peck Bank and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2026, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.