Grand Haven in Ottawa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Grand Trunk Depot

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, September 12, 2015

1. Grand Trunk Depot Marker

Inscription. This depot was constructed in 1870 as the western terminus of the Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railroad. The line was later owned by the Grand Trunk Western Railroad. The station served Grand Haven as a passenger depot until passenger service between Detroit and Grand Haven ended in 1955. The city of Grand Haven purchased the property in 1967 and leased the depot to the Tri-Cities Historical Society. The rehabilitated structure was reopened as a historical museum in 1972.

Erected 1981 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0785.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 43° 3.906′ N, 86° 14.051′ W. Marker is in Grand Haven, Michigan, in Ottawa County. It is at the intersection of North Harbor Drive and Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Harbor Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 North Harbor Avenue, Grand Haven MI 49417, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West 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: Depot Transportation Museum (a few steps from this marker); Akeley Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Model 5 Autoflag "Wig-Wag" Crossing Signal

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(approx. ¼ mile away); First Reformed Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Grand Trunk Western Bridge Approach Signal (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pere Marquette Steam Locomotive (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pere Marquette Auto Box Car No 72222 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grand Trunk Western Standard Coaling Tower (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Haven.

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, September 12, 2015

2. Grand Trunk Depot Marker

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, September 12, 2015

3. Grand Trunk Depot Marker

Backside of depot/museum

Photographed by Paul Fehrenbach, September 12, 2015

4. Grand Trunk Depot Marker

Grand Haven Landmark

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2015, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,233 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2015, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.