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

Allegan County

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

1. Allegan County Marker

Inscription. Allegan County's name was coined by the noted student of the Indians, Henry Schoolcraft. The county was set off in 1831 and organized in 1835. Settlement of the county seat, Allegan, was promoted in 1835 by eastern capitalists who were attracted by the site's sources of water power. For many years steamboats plied the Kalamazoo between here and Saugatuck. Extensive lumbering by the pioneers cleared the way for farm production in which the county has been a leader.

Erected 1962 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number S0226.)

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 1831.

Location. 42° 31.677′ N, 85° 51.064′ W. Marker is in Allegan, Michigan, in Allegan County. It is at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Hubbard Street, on the right when traveling south on Chestnut Street. Marker is at the southeast corner of the County Courthouse complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 Chestnut Street, Allegan

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MI 49010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan,

specifically in Greater Grand Rapids,

and 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: Allegan Civil War Monument (here, next to this marker); Original Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Foundation of the Church of Good Shepherd (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd (about 500 feet away); Welcome to Allegan (about 500 feet away); Allegan Civil War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Allegan County Historical Society (about 500 feet away); 1836 Ben Eager Tavern (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Allegan.

Also see . . . History of Allegan County. From Michigan History Magazine on the Southwest

Allegan County Marker and Civil War Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

2. Allegan County Marker and Civil War Monument

Michigan Directory website. (Submitted on November 1, 2013.)

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

3. Allegan County Marker

At southeast corner of County Courthouse complex

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

4. Allegan County Marker

At intersection of Chestnut Street and Hubbard Street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,457 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.