Coldwater in Branch County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Richard L. Bettinger Memorial Gardens

Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 14, 2017

1. Richard L. Bettinger Memorial Gardens Marker

Inscription. The gardens in the library park have been donated by the family of Richard L. Bettinger in honor of donors who contributed $500 or more to the renovation of the Naomi Davis Home, Branch County's shelterhouse. Individuals and organizations who made these generous contributions are named on the brick walkway. A local business leader and entrepreneur, Dick Bettinger was also a charter member of the Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Club, which raised more than $200,000 to provide a new home for abused women and children in Branch County. Dick Bettinger valued family & community. He also valued the persistence and determination that make projects like the Naomi Davis home successful. Dick always believed that none of us can accomplish as much as all of us.

Dedicated October 1996

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1996.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 41° 56.413′ N, 85° 0.023′ W. Marker was in Coldwater, Michigan, in Branch County. Marker was at the intersection of Division Street (Business

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Interstate 69) and East Chicago Street (U.S. 12), on the left when traveling south on Division Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 10 East Chicago Street, Coldwater MI 49036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Michigan Library Association (a few steps from this marker); Coldwater War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The City of Coldwater, 1861-1961 (within shouting distance of this marker); Coldwater Michigan National Guard Armory Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Branch County World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Sam (within shouting distance of this marker); Loomis' Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Loomis' Battery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coldwater.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 14, 2017

2. Richard L. Bettinger Memorial Gardens Marker

Marker is on the right side of the sidewalk, between the two bushes and in front of the lightpost.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 14, 2023

3. Richard L. Bettinger Memorial Gardens Marker

The area has been redesigned and the marker is no longer there.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on April 30, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.