Mount Pleasant in Isabella County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Isabella County Courthouse Postcards
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 25, 2015
1. Isabella County Courthouse Postcards Marker
For all of its importance, very few postcard views exist of the courthouse. This is one of the best cards, a view from the mid nineteen thirties. After about six years of discussion a major addition to the courthouse took place in 1926. The addition was paid for after a special election to raise $18,000 was passed by the voters 1,691 for to 1,161 against. A considerable amount of space was added at each corner of the structure.The original grounds of the courthouse consisted of 3.5 acres on which the building was centered. The courthouse itself was 80 feet tall to the top of the cupola. Outside dimensions were 71 x 57 feet. Most of the building had 12 foot ceilings except the courtroom which was 24 feet from floor to ceiling. Today only the cupola remains of the courthouse.
The courthouse was demolished in 1971 after completion of the new county building was built immediately in front of the pictured structure. The camera in this view was at curbside on north Main Street facing east north east. If one were to take a picture today from this same position you would have a photo of the main entrance on the south side of the
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 25, 2015
2. Isabella County Courthouse Postcards Marker
This marker is the one in the middle. Behind the markers is the old courthouse cupola.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 43° 36.426′ N, 84° 46.567′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, in Isabella County. Marker is at the intersection of East Lincoln Street and North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on East Lincoln Street. The marker is next to the old courthouse cupola in the Isabella County Courthouse parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant MI 48858, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Isabella County Court House was already over thirty years old… (here, next to this marker); Isabella County Courthouse and Jail (here, next to this marker); Isabella County Seat / The Founding of Mount Pleasant (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Doughty House (about 600 feet away); Central Michigan University (approx. ¼ mile away); Sacred Heart Academy (approx. ¼ mile away); St. John's Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); Indian Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Pleasant.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 25, 2015
3. New Isabella County Courthouse
The old county courthouse cupola is in the distance on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
