Hastings in Barry County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Hastings Mutual Insurance Company

circa 1985

1. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Marker

Inscription. On April 5, 1885, the Michigan Mutual Tornado, Cyclone, and Windstorm Insurance Company became the first mutual windstorm company incorporated by the state of Michigan. Starting in a one-room office above Grant's store, the company occupied and outgrew five sites in Hastings. Locally the firm was called the Windstorm Company, while out of town it was known as the Hastings Company. In 1920, its name was formally changed to the Michigan Mutual Windstorm Insurance Company. On January 15, 1959, the company became a general mutual, taking the name Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Over the years, the firm has expanded to write policies for commercial, home, and farm property, workers compensation, automobile, and marine insurance.

Erected 1984. (Marker Number S561C.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1855.

Location. 42° 39.633′ N, 85° 16.977′ W. Marker is in Hastings, Michigan, in Barry County. It is on East Woodlawn Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 E Woodlawn Ave, Hastings MI 49058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan

and in Greater Grand Rapids.

It is also in the American Midwest.

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: American Revolution Bicentennial Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Barry County Veterans Memorial (approx.

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¾ mile away); Barry County Civil War Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Franklin L. Campbell (approx. ¾ mile away); Purple Heart Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); The American Gold Star Family (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Barry County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings.

Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jennifer Rhoades, July 22, 2010

2. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Historical Marker

Photo of Historical marker from July 2010.

Hastings Mutual Historic Marker Unveiling Ceremony image. Click for full size.

circa 1985

3. Hastings Mutual Historic Marker Unveiling Ceremony

Charlie Johnston (Hastings Mutual's CEO 1985 - 1998) addresses the crowd as part of the unveiling cememony.

circa 1985

4. Hastings Mutual Historic Marker Unveiling Ceremony

Ceremony unveiling the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Historic Marker.

Hastings Mutual Historic Marker (building in background) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jennifer Rhoades, July 22, 2010

5. Hastings Mutual Historic Marker (building in background)

Taken in July 2010 with current home office building in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2010, by John Halquist of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This page has been viewed 2,586 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 19, 2010, by John Halquist of Grand Rapids, Michigan. 2. submitted on July 23, 2010, by John Halquist of Grand Rapids, Michigan. 3, 4. submitted on July 19, 2010, by John Halquist of Grand Rapids, Michigan. 5. submitted on July 23, 2010, by John Halquist of Grand Rapids, Michigan. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.