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

Homer Fire Station

Registered Michigan Historic Site

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 18, 2023

1. Homer Fire Station Marker

Inscription. This brick structure with arched windows and a decorative cornice was built in 1876, five years after Homer incorporated as a village. A fire station, jail, and city offices initially occupied the building which is located in the center of the commercial district. Shortly after its construction, townspeople used the facilities for public meetings and theatricals. Now attached to the new fire station and municipal offices, it is the oldest public building in Homer.

Erected 1977 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L439.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 42° 8.744′ N, 84° 48.374′ W. Marker is in Homer, Michigan, in Calhoun County. It is on East Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 East Main Street, Homer MI 49245, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in Southwest Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest.

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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Indian Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Homer World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Concord Cemetery / West Brick School (approx. 6.4 miles away); Riverside Cemetery (approx. 6.8 miles away); Gardner House Museum (approx. 7.2 miles away); Homestead Savings & Loan Association, F.A. (approx. 7.2 miles away); Mother's Day In Albion / Mother's Day (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Homer.

Homer Fire Station and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 18, 2023

2. Homer Fire Station and Marker

Homer Fire Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 16, 2014

3. Homer Fire Station

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2014, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 632 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on November 14, 2014, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.