Laketown Township near Holland in Allegan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Laketown Township Hall

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 6, 2014

1. Laketown Township Hall Marker

Inscription. Laketown Township was settled by Dutch immigrants who arrived in the area in 1847. Originally part of Newark Township, Laketown was set off in 1858 and named for its proximity to Lake Michigan. Officials did not have a meeting hall until 1884 when they had this structure built on land deeded by Klass and Geesje Oostema. The simple hall served as a community center until 1988 when a new one was dedicated. Much of the original interior remains intact.

Erected 2000 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1611.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 42° 43.493′ N, 86° 9.792′ W. Marker is near Holland, Michigan, in Allegan County. It is in Laketown Township. Marker is on 142nd Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Beeline Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: A-6280 142nd Avenue, Holland MI 49423, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Graafschap Christian Reformed Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); The First Pioneers of Graafschap (approx.

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2.4 miles away); Felt Mansion (approx. 2½ miles away); Central Park Chapel (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Pump House (approx. 3.9 miles away); Marigold Lodge (approx. 4 miles away); Ottawa Beach (approx. 4 miles away); Holland Harbor / Holland Harbor Lighthouse (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Holland.

Laketown Township Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 6, 2014

2. Laketown Township Hall

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 6, 2014

3. Laketown Township Hall

Built in 1883

View to East from Laketown Township Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 6, 2014

4. View to East from Laketown Township Hall

View to North from Marker Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 6, 2014

5. View to North from Marker Location

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 12, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.