Petoskey in Emmet County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Old Kent Bank of Petoskey

Michigan Centennial Business

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2016

1. Old Kent Bank of Petoskey Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This plaque is issued by the
Historical Society of Michigan
in recognition of
Old Kent Bank
of Petoskey
Founded in 1891
For more than 100 years of
continuous operation in service
to the People of Michigan
and for contributing to the
economic growth and vitality
of our state.

Erected by Historical Society of Michigan.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan - Historical Society of Michigan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 45° 22.43′ N, 84° 57.4′ W. Marker is in Petoskey, Michigan, in Emmet County. Marker is on Mitchell Street (County Road 58) east of Petoskey Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Mitchell Street, Petoskey MI 49770, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Petoskey Post Office (here, next to this marker); Coburn Building (a few steps from this marker); Petoskey Housefurnishing Co. / Reid Furniture

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Giles Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Koulis Ice Cream (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pop Corn King (within shouting distance of this marker); Fallass Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesperson's Restaurant (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petoskey.

Regarding Old Kent Bank of Petoskey. Old Kent Bank was acquired by 5/3 Bank of Cincinnati by 2000.

Also see . . . History of Old Kent Bank of Petoskey. (Submitted on September 19, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2016

2. Old Kent Bank of Petoskey Marker

Marker is on wall to left of entrance, obscured by auto and shrubs

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.