South Haven in Van Buren County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Hartman School

Photographed By Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

1. Hartman School Marker

Inscription. In 1906 the South Haven School District built this four-room school in Ward 2. The school, designed by Hussey and White of Lansing, was constructed at a cost of approximately $7,000. It was named for local businessman and school board president E.H. Hartman. On January 11, 1907, students moved into the new school. For over three-quarters of a century, Hartman School has served as a neighborhood school in Ward 2.

Erected 1985 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1095A.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1883.

Location. 42° 24.105′ N, 86° 15.979′ W. Marker is in South Haven, Michigan, in Van Buren County. Marker can be reached from Hubbard Street north of Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located near front entrance of the building which houses the Historical Association of South Haven. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 355 Hubbard Street, South Haven MI 49090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Scott Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Corporal Duane E. Dewey (approx. 0.3 miles away); City of South Haven

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Conger House, Circa 1856 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fruit Industry (approx. 0.4 miles away); Michigan Central Railroad Yard (approx. 0.4 miles away); Downtown's Rich History (approx. half a mile away); Wilhelm Baum (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Haven.

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Photographed By Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

2. Hartman School

Photographed By Duane Hall, October 28, 2013

3. Hartman School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.