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

Greenville

Photographed By Judy Gager, August 9, 2021

1. Greenville Marker

The marker was refurbished in 2021 and returned to its location.

Inscription.
In 1844 John and Deborah Green and their children moved to Montcalm County from their native New York. He purchased land, which now encompasses more than half the town, and erected a dam and sawmill on this site. As the town grew, it became the commercial center of the county serving the expanding white pine lumber industry along the Flat River. Green financed many of the early businesses, and so when the city was chartered in 1871, Green's Village was officially named Greenville in honor of its founder.

Erected 1976 by Flat River Historical Society and the Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number 413.)

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 1844.

Location. 43° 10.91′ N, 85° 15.286′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Michigan, in Montcalm County. Marker is on North Franklin Street, 0.1 miles north of West Montcalm Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in Tower Park. Across the street from the Flat River Historical Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 N Franklin St, Greenville MI 48838, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Corner Stones (within shouting distance of this marker); Millstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Plow (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site - Origins (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site - Ridley & Belshaw (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site - The Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridge Plaque (within shouting distance of this marker); Brick Pavers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Also see . . .
1. Greenville, Michigan. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan.)

2. Flat River Historical Cociety and Museum. Website homepage (Submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan.)

3. City of Greenville. City website homepage (Submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan.)

Photographed By Cameron Zwart, May 6, 2012

2. Greenville Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 28, 2023

3. Greenville Marker

Flat River Historical Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cameron Zwart, May 6, 2012

4. Flat River Historical Museum

The Flat River Historical Museum stands on the most historic site in Greenville. It was here in Greenville, Michigan that John Green, of Fulton County, New York, chose to build his cabin in 1844; and with the help of his brother-in-law, Samuel Demorest, and Demorests' sons, Clark and Samuel, constructed a dam across the Flat River and built a sawmill. With a vast forest of white pine on the North bank of the river the history of Danes in Michigan began.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 28, 2022, by Judy Gager of Greenville, Michigan. 2. submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan. 3. submitted on February 28, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4. submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.