Corunna in Shiawassee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

First National Bank

Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 24, 2018

1. First National Bank Marker

Inscription. This structure was built as a bank in 1903. It replaced an earlier three-story brick building that was destroyed by fire in December 1902. The present building was designed by architect Clare Allen of Jackson and built by Burnett and Baldwin of Corunna. It served as the site of Corunna's only bank from 1865 to 1969. In 1970 the building was purchased by Shiawassee County for use as administrative offices. It was restored in 1981 and in 1982 the name was changed in memory of Commissioner Devoist J. Surbeck.

Erected 1987 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1012.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1902.

Location. 42° 58.86′ N, 84° 7.086′ W. Marker is in Corunna, Michigan, in Shiawassee County. Marker is at the intersection of North Shiawassee Street (State Highway 71) and West McArthur Street, on the right when traveling south on North Shiawassee Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 North Shiawassee Street, Corunna MI 48817, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shiawassee County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Shiawassee County Korean War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Shiawassee County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Shiawassee County Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Corunna Public Schools / Shiawassee Street School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corunna World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Governor Parsons (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hugh McCurdy / Hugh McCurdy Park (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corunna.

First National Bank Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 24, 2018

2. First National Bank Building and Marker

Devoist J. Surbeck Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 24, 2018

3. Devoist J. Surbeck Building

Original Restoration - 1981
Dedicated December 28, 1982
Destroyed by Fire - June 1-2, 1988
Restored and Rededicated September 17, 1989

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.