South Haven in Van Buren County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey
September 8, 2012
1. Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey Marker
As a very young man he became interested in plants and trees. This interest and knowledge constantly grew until he became the nation's highest authority on these subjects.
In 1937 through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton B. Charles of Bangor, Michigan, this property was obtained from the heirs of Frank E. Warner and presented to the city of South Haven as a memorial to Dr. Bailey.
Mr. Charles was a class and room mate of Dr. Bailey at Michigan Agriculture College and this very close friendship continued until the death of Mr. Charles.
The city of South Haven and surrounding community are greatly indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Charles for this fine memorial.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 42° 23.52′ N, 86° 15.83′ W. Marker is in South Haven, Michigan, in Van Buren County. It can be reached from Bailey Avenue (State Highway 43) 0.2
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Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan and specifically in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frank E. Warner (here, next to this marker); Liberty Hyde Bailey (a few steps from this marker); The Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodatus Timothy Lyon (within shouting distance of this marker); Hartman School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Indiana School (approx. 0.8 miles away); Scott Club (approx. 0.8 miles away); City of South Haven (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Haven.
Also see . . . Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum.
September 8, 2012
2. Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey Birthplace
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2012. This page has been viewed 475 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
