Allegan in Allegan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Welcome to Allegan
"Steamboat Alley"
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
1. Welcome to Allegan Marker
ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN"
The steamer Mildred carried passengers to and from Cook Park until about the time of W.W.I. The park was located at Cady's Grove, about three miles upriver from the dock behind the bank in Allegan, though the trip was much shorter by land traveling south on M-40 just beyond Thomas Street. Cook Park was "the place to go" at the time, for picnics, family gatherings or just to spend some time listening to the band play in the gazebo.
Erected by Allegan Downtown Development Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 42° 31.626′ N, 85° 50.986′ W. Marker is in Allegan, Michigan, in Allegan County. It is on Riverfront Plaza west of Brady Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Allegan 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: James E. Mahan Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allegan Civil War Monument (about 500 feet away); Allegan County (about 500 feet away); The Second Street Bridge (about 600 feet away); Original Courthouse
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More about this marker. The marker is at Site #4 of the Allegan County Heritage Trail.
Also see . . . Allegan County Heritage Trail. Allegan County website entry (Submitted on November 2, 2013.)
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
2. Welcome to Allegan Marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
3. Welcome to Allegan Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,092 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
