Allegan in Allegan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James E. Mahan Park
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
1. James E. Mahan Park Marker
1895–1984
Dr. Mahan ministered to the needs of the Allegan area -- both in the personal and public health fields -- from 1931 until his retirement in 1978. Instrumental in the establishment of the Allegan County Health Department and what is now Allegan General Hospital, he was tireless in his devotion to patients and community alike. To the detriment of his own health, Dr. Mahan almost single-handedly provided medical care for Allegan and the surrounding area during the war years of 1941-45. He was progressive in medicine and surgery, but old-fashioned in his concern for patients and their families as individuals. At the time of his retirement it was estimated that he had presided at the birth of nearly half the population of the city. Less well known was his role as "silent partner" in a number of development projects which contributed greatly to the economic health of the community. Dr. Mahan did not suffer fools -- or hypochondriacs -- gladly ... but he did make house calls.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1984.
Location. 42° 31.609′ N, 85° 50.918′ W. Marker
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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: The Second Street Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Allegan (about 300 feet away); Allegan Civil War Monument (about 800 feet away); Allegan County (about 800 feet away); Original Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Foundation of the Church of Good Shepherd (approx. Ό mile away); Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd (approx. Ό mile away); Allegan Civil War Memorial (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Allegan.
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
2. James E. Mahan Park
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
3. James E. Mahan Park Marker
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
4. James E. Mahan Park
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
5. James E. Mahan Park Marker (Left Side)
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 28, 2013
6. James E. Mahan Park Marker (Right Side)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,586 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 2, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
