Hillsdale in Hillsdale County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hillsdale
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 10, 2010
1. Hillsdale Marker
Inscription.
Hillsdale. . 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.
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 1969 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number S294.)
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. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1869.
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, 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.
The Hillsdale marker is at the northwest corner of the Hillsdale County Courthouse property.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on July 26, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 2. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 26, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
