Hillsdale in Hillsdale County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hillsdale
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 10, 2010
1. Hillsdale Marker
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Legion World War I Memorial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Sultana (within shouting distance of this marker); Hillsdale County Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); American Legion Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); D.A.V.-V.F.W. Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hillsdale County Desert Storm Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hillsdale County World War II & Korean Conflict Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Taylor - Moore & Co. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsdale.
Also see . . . History of Hillsdale at Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 28, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 11, 2022
2. Hillsdale Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 10, 2010
3. Hillsdale County Courthouse
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 856 times since then and 19 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.
