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

Hillsdale

By Joel S., July 10, 2010

1. Hillsdale Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The plat for the village of Hillsdale was filed in July, 1839, though the first settlement probably occurred a few years previously. Before that time this area had been inhabited mainly by a band of Potawatomi Indians led by their chief, Baw Beese. Jonesville was the first county seat, but Hillsdale gained this distinction in 1843 due to its more central location and the completion of the Michigan Southern Railroad to the town. The first Hillsdale County Fair was held on this site in 1851. Hillsdale College opened for classes in November, 1855, and the city received its charter in April, 1869.

Erected by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number S0294.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list.

Location. 41° 55.266′ N, 84° 37.909′ W. Marker is in Hillsdale, Michigan, in Hillsdale County. Marker is at the intersection of Howell Street and McCollum Street

Hillsdale County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

By Joel S., July 10, 2010

2. Hillsdale County Courthouse

The Hillsdale marker is at the northwest corner of the Hillsdale County Courthouse property.

, on the left when traveling south on Howell Street. This marker is 1 block west of North Broad Street (State Highway 99). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 North Howell Street, Hillsdale MI 49242, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sultana (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Anthony's Catholic Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); College Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Will Carleton Poor House (approx. ¾ mile away); Hillsdale College (approx. 0.8 miles away); Grosvenor House (approx. 4.4 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsdale.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.