Three Rivers in St. Joseph County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Three Rivers

Photographed by Duane Hall, April 22, 2013

1. Three Rivers Marker

Inscription. Here the Rocky and Portage rivers join the winding St. Joseph River. Many centuries before the coming of the white man the junction of these water routes made this a favorite camping site for Indians. La Salle came through the region in 1680 on his way east, and in his wake came other Frenchman who traded with the Indians. Three Rivers founded in the 1830's, was as far as large boats could come up the St. Joseph. Flatboats and rafts were used to carry goods to and from Lake Michigan.

Erected 1957 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number S150.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.

Location. 41° 56.584′ N, 85° 38.064′ W. Marker is in Three Rivers, Michigan, in St. Joseph County. It is on West Michigan Avenue (U.S. 131) 0.1 miles east of Spring Street, on the right when traveling east. Parking is available in Scidmore Park behind the marker; driveway to parking is next to the building near the marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Three Rivers MI 49093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Legendary Battle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Three Rivers Town Cannon (about 300 feet away); The First Grist Mill in Three Rivers (about 400 feet away); The Meneely Bell (about 500 feet away); Traditional Site Of Seventeenth Century Jesuit Mission (about 600 feet away); Sue Silliman House (about 600 feet away); Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Motor Car (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Three Rivers.

Photographed by Duane Hall, April 22, 2013

2. Three Rivers Marker

View to west along US 131

Photographed by Duane Hall, April 22, 2013

3. Rocky River

The Junction of Rocky River and the St. Joseph River image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, April 22, 2013

4. The Junction of Rocky River and the St. Joseph River

Rivers are near flood stage

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 9, 2022

5. Three Rivers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,813 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 23, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 5. submitted on December 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.