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

The City of Coldwater, 1861-1961

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 17, 2013

1. The City of Coldwater, 1861-1961 Marker

Inscription. Potawatomie Indians ceded Coldwater Prairie to the United States in 1827. The Indians called it “Chuck-sew-ya-bish,” meaning “cold spring water.” Coldwater is located at the junction of Old Sauk and Fort Wayne Indian trails. The settlement's first house was built near this site in 1830 by Hugh Campbell. The first school was organized in 1832. Coldwater became a village in 1837, the county seat of Branch County in 1842, and a city on February 28, 1861. The State Home and Training School, dating back to 1871, is here. Coldwater has many fine old houses, legacies of the pioneers who built this city.

Erected 1961 by Coldwater Kiwanis Club. (Marker Number L19.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1810.

Location. 41° 56.445′ N, 85° 0.027′ W. Marker is in Coldwater, Michigan, in Branch County. Marker is at the intersection of East Chicago Street (U.S. 12) and Marshall Street (Old U.S. 27), on the left when traveling east on East Chicago Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coldwater MI 49036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Branch County World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); Old Sam (here, next to this marker); Loomis' Battery (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Loomis' Battery (a few steps from this marker); Coldwater Michigan National Guard Armory Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Frank D. Newberry (within shouting distance of this marker); Branch County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Coldwater War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coldwater.

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 17, 2013

2. The City of Coldwater, 1861-1961 Marker

At northeast corner of intersection of
Chicago St (US 12), Marshall St, and Division St

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 679 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.