Saranac in Ionia County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Saranac
In 1836, when Saranac was settled, the upper Grand River Valley was a promising but undeveloped area. The soil was fertile; Lake Creek provided water power; and the river was navigable to Grand Rapids. The town grew slowly until 1857, when the coming of the Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad made Saranac a shipping center. Local products included such items as flour, lumber, hides, felloes, barrels, and staves. As the forest disappeared, manufacturing declined, and agriculture gradually became the dominant industry.
Erected 1970 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number 76.)
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 year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 42° 55.924′ N, 85° 12.133′ W. Marker is in Saranac, Michigan, in Ionia County. Marker is on East Main Street, 0.1 miles east of Fuller Street, on the left when traveling east. Located in Scheid Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 451 East Main Street, Saranac MI 48881, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Roadside Table (approx. 3.2 miles away); Sessions School House (approx. 3.9 miles away); Hotels (approx. 6.7 miles away); City Hall Block (approx. 6.8 miles away); Old Wooden Row (approx. 6.8 miles away); Negonce Block and Bank Block (approx. 6.9 miles away); Lowell Area Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.9 miles away); Lowell Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saranac.
Also see . . .
1. Saranac, Michigan. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan.)
2. Village of Saranac. Village of Saranac website homepage (Submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan.)
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