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

Homer Fire Station

Registered Michigan Historic Site

Photographed By Joel S., October 16, 2014

1. Homer Fire Station Marker

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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. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Riverside Cemetery (approx. 6.8 miles

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Photographed By Joel S., October 16, 2014

2. Homer Fire Station

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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); The First Home (approx. 7.3 miles away); Congregational Church of Litchfield (approx. 7.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 7.4 miles away); Rose Hartwick Thorpe (approx. 7.4 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2014, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2014, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.