Elk Rapids in Antrim County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Rotary Park "Centennial Project"

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2016

1. Rotary Park "Centennial Project" Marker

Inscription. US 31 in its present location was built in 1953. In the 1960s, the Rotary Club of Elk Rapids began to develop the land between the highway and Elk River. With the help of other local organizations, the area became a park, named Rotary Park in honor of its first benefactor.

Elk Rapids Rotary, celebrating in 2005 Rotary International's first 100 years, made the park its "Centennial Project", with major renovations and additions to the grounds, the pavilion, and the monument.

This plaque commemorates the rededication of Rotary Park to the citizens of the community and to the many travelers who stop to spend a few moments enjoying the beauty and history of the area.

[Dedicated by] Officers and Members
Rotary Club of Elk Rapids
June 25, 2005

Erected 2005 by Rotary Club of Elk Rapids.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.

Location. 44° 53.805′ N, 85° 24.567′ W. Marker is in Elk Rapids, Michigan, in Antrim County. It is on US Route 31 (U.S. 31) 0.2 miles north

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of 1st Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rotary Park 305 U.S 31, Elk Rapids MI 49629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula

and in the Grand Traverse Bay Region.

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: Elk Rapids (here, next to this marker); Land of Anishinabek (here, next to this marker); Why All of the Stumps? (here, next to this marker); Because of the Water... (here, next to this marker); Early Elk Rapids and the Elk River (a few steps from this marker); Elk River, Entry to the Chain of Lakes of Antrim County (a few steps from this marker); The Steamer Oriole (approx. ¼ mile away); The Elk Rapids Iron Company (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elk Rapids.

Also see . . . Rotary Club of Elk Rapids, Michigan. (Submitted on September 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Rotary Park Pavilion and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 11, 2024

2. Rotary Park Pavilion and Marker

Marker is on the wall above the larger bronze plaque that reads “Elk Park Rotary Honor Roll.” However, there are no honor roll lists posted in the park.

Rotary Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2016

3. Rotary Park Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on September 21, 2024, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.