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

Reed's Livery

Photographed By Matthew Dicker, June 6, 2021

1. Reed's Livery Marker

Inscription. Roger E. Reed, whose father was a blacksmith and carriage maker, built this structure in 1905. The front of the building housed an office and carriages, while the back was a stable of 25 stalls. Here travelers boarded stages bound for Holland, Grand Rapids, or Allegan, and customers rented horses and wagons. The cement block building was hailed as modern and fireproof, and it served as the village fire station during the 1950s. An Eskimo Pie factory was among the manufacturers once located here.

Erected 2007 by Michigan Historical Commission, Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number 2172.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 42° 39.296′ N, 86° 12.215′ W. Marker is in Saugatuck, Michigan, in Allegan County. Marker is at the intersection of Culver Street and Griffith Street, on the right when traveling west on Culver Street. Marker is affixed to the east wall of the building, facing Griffith Street. It is clearly visible when traveling either direction on Griffith, or when westbound on Culver Street.

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Marker is hidden from view when traveling eastbound on Culver Street. Marker can be easily accessed on the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saugatuck MI 49453, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Singapore, Michigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Saugatuck Engine House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); All Saints Episcopal Church / Gordon W. Lloyd (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saugatuck Pump House (approx. 0.4 miles away); New Singapore (approx. half a mile away); Mt. Baldhead (approx. 0.7 miles away); Francis Metallic Surfboat (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saugatuck.

Photographed By Dave Zollinger, July 28, 2011

2. Reed's Livery Marker

Photographed By Dave Zollinger, July 28, 2011

3. Reed's Livery Marker

Marker viewed from intersection of Culver & Griffith Streets.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2011, by Dave Zollinger of Goshen, Indiana. This page has been viewed 786 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Matthew Dicker of Chicago, Illinois. 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2011, by Dave Zollinger of Goshen, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.