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

Homer Fire Station

By Joel S., October 16, 2014

1. Homer Fire Station Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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 this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list.

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. Gardner House Museum (approx. 7.2 miles away); Mother's Day In Albion / Mother's Day

Homer Fire Station image. Click for full size.

By Joel S., October 16, 2014

2. Homer Fire Station

(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); Birthplace of Famed Song (approx. 7½ miles away); The Observatory (approx. 7.6 miles away); Albion College (approx. 7.7 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2014, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 13 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.