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Michigan - Historical Society of Michigan Historical Markers

Historical markers sponsored by the Historical Society of Michigan celebrate businesses, municipalities, and organizations that have contributed to the vitality of the community and the state of Michigan for 50, 100, or 150 years.
 
By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023
The Michigan Milestone Award tablet
1 ► Michigan, Barry County, Nashville, Castleton Township — Village of Nashville — Michigan Sesquicentennial Village —
On Main Street (State Highway 66) near Maple Street, on the right when traveling north.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Village of Nashville Founded in 1869 For more than 150 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the growth and . . . — — Map (db m191542) HM
2 ► Michigan, Bay County, Bay City — Keit's Florist — Michigan Centennial Business —
On Washington Avenue north of 7th Street (State Highway 25), on the left when traveling north.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Keit’s Florist founded in 1856 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the economic growth and . . . — — Map (db m131787) HM
3 ► Michigan, Calhoun County, Albion — Homestead Savings & Loan Association, F.A. — Michigan Centennial Business —
On South Superior Street at East Ash Street on South Superior Street.
Michigan Centennial Business This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan In recognition of Homestead Savings & Loan Association, F.A. Founded in 1889 For more than 100 years of Continuous operation in service . . . — — Map (db m184109) HM
4 ► Michigan, Calhoun County, Marshall — Hemmingsen Rexall Drug Store — Michigan Centennial Business —
On Michigan Avenue (Business Highway 94) near North Eagle Street, on the right when traveling west.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Hemmingsen Rexall Drug Store Founded in 1855 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing . . . — — Map (db m183894) HM
5 ► Michigan, Calhoun County, Marshall — National House Inn — Michigan Centennial Business —
On South Sycamore Street at Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Sycamore Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of National House Inn Founded in 1835 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the . . . — — Map (db m181905) HM
6 ► Michigan, Calhoun County, Marshall — Sullivan Insurance Agency, Inc. — Michigan Centennial Business —
On Michigan Avenue (Business Highway 94) near North Eagle Street, on the right when traveling west.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Sullivan Insurance Agency, Inc. Founded in 1853 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m183891) HM
7 ► Michigan, Calhoun County, Marshall — The Royal Hotel/The Schuler Hotel — Michigan Centennial Business —
On South Eagle Street at West Green Street, on the right when traveling north on South Eagle Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of The Royal Hotel/The Schuler Hotel Founded in 1895 For more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing . . . — — Map (db m266956) HM
8 ► Michigan, Charlevoix County, Horton Bay, Bay Township — The Horton Bay General Store — Michigan Centennial Business —
On Boyne City Road (County Route C-56) north of Lake Street, on the left when traveling south.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of The Horton Bay General Store founded in 1876 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contribution . . . — — Map (db m298226) HM
9 ► Michigan, Cheboygan County, Mackinaw City — Mackinaw Woman's Club, Inc. — Michigan Centennial Organization —
On East Jamet Street, on the right when traveling east.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Mackinaw Woman's Club, Inc. founded in 1914 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m140327) HM
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10 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Grand Ledge — Preston's Grocery - Preston's Bar — Michigan Centennial Business —
On North Bridge Street at East Front Street, on the left when traveling north on North Bridge Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Preston's Grocery - Preston's Bar founded in 1914 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m125591) HM
11 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Grand Ledge — Shane Jewelry Company — Michigan Centennial Business —
On South Bridge Street north of West Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Shane Jewelry Company founded in 1883 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to . . . — — Map (db m122826) HM
12 ► Michigan, Emmet County, Petoskey — Old Kent Bank of Petoskey — Michigan Centennial Business —
On Mitchell Street (County Road 58) east of Petoskey Street, on the right when traveling east.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Old Kent Bank of Petoskey Founded in 1891 For more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the People of Michigan and for contributing . . . — — Map (db m97979) HM
13 ► Michigan, Grand Traverse County, Traverse City — Central United Methodist Church — Michigan Sesquicentennial Organization —
On Cass Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on Cass Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Central United Methodist Church Founded in 1858 For more than 150 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing . . . — — Map (db m98227) HM
14 ► Michigan, Hillsdale County, Hillsdale — Taylor - Moore & Co. — Michigan Centennial Business —
On North Howell Street south of North Street, on the left when traveling south.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Taylor-Moore & Co. founded in 1894 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the economic . . . — — Map (db m199756) HM
15 ► Michigan, Ingham County, Mason — Mason State Bank — Michigan Centennial Business —
On South Jefferson Street at Ingham Court, on the right when traveling south on South Jefferson Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan In recognition of Mason State Bank Founded in 1886 For more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contribution to the . . . — — Map (db m176440) HM
16 ► Michigan, Ingham County, Stockbridge — First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge — Michigan Centennial Organization —
On South Center Street at East Main Street (Michigan Route 106), on the left when traveling south on South Center Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge founded in 1901 for more than 100 years of providing continuous service to the people of Michigan . . . — — Map (db m210485) HM
17 ► Michigan, Jackson County, Jackson — City Bank and Trust Company, N.A. — Michigan Centennial Business —
On East Michigan Avenue at North Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling west on East Michigan Avenue.
Michigan Centennial Business This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of City Bank and Trust Company, N.A. Founded in 1848 For more than 100 years of Continuous Operation in service To the . . . — — Map (db m211405) HM
18 ► Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids — Grand Rapids Public Library — Michigan Sesquicentennial Organization —
Near Library Street NE at East Park Place NE, on the right when traveling west.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Grand Rapids Public Library founded in 1871 for more than 150 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing . . . — — Map (db m241340) HM
19 ► Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, Downtown — Paul Steketee & Sons — Michigan Centennial Business —
On Monroe Center Street Northwest at Ottawa Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Monroe Center Street Northwest.
Michigan Centennial Business This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan In Recognition of Paul Steketee & Sons Founded in 1862 For more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan . . . — — Map (db m176436) HM
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20 ► Michigan, Lapeer County, Lapeer — Gerlach's Bowling Center — Michigan Centennial Business —
Near North Court Street north of West Genesee Street, on the left when traveling north.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Gerlach's Bowling Center Founded in 1919 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m275317) HM
21 ► Michigan, Lapeer County, North Branch — Daniel Orr Sons — Michigan Centennial Business —
On Huron Street (State Highway 90) at Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east on Huron Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Daniel Orr Sons founded in 1875 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m234306) HM
22 ► Michigan, Leelanau County, Suttons Bay — Bahle's — Michigan Centennial Business —
On St. Joseph Street (State Highway 22) north of Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Bahle's Founded in 1876 For more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contribution to the economic . . . — — Map (db m98273) HM
23 ► Michigan, Macomb County, Roseville — St. Mark Lutheran Church — Michigan Sesquicentennial Organization —
On East Park Street at East Eleven Mile Road, on the left when traveling north on East Park Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of St. Mark Lutheran Church founded in 1850 for more than 150 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m133958) HM
24 ► Michigan, Midland County, Sanford — Sanford Centennial Museum —
On Smith Street north of West Saginaw Road, on the left when traveling south.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Sanford Centennial Museum founded in 1970 for more than 50 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to . . . — — Map (db m160591) HM
25 ► Michigan, Monroe County, Monroe — Monroe Bank and Trust — Michigan Centennial Business —
On East Front Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on East Front Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Monroe Bank and Trust founded in 1858 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the . . . — — Map (db m127987) HM
26 ► Michigan, Monroe County, Monroe — The County of Monroe —
On East 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
Michigan Bicentennial County This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of The County of Monroe Founded in 1817 For more than 200 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and . . . — — Map (db m201658) HM
27 ► Michigan, Oakland County, Farmington — Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Inc. — Michigan Centennial Business —
Near Oakland Street at Farmington Road.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Inc. founded in 1850 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m104152) HM
28 ► Michigan, Oakland County, Milford, Milford Township — Milford Presbyterian Congregation — Michigan Sesquicentennial Organization —
On North Main Street at Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Milford Presbyterian Congregation founded in 1835 for more than 150 years of continuous operation in service to the people of . . . — — Map (db m307552) HM
29 ► Michigan, Oakland County, Pontiac — Pontiac Public Library — Michigan Centennial Institution —
On East Pike Street at Woodward Avenue, on the left when traveling west on East Pike Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan In Recognition Of Pontiac Public Library Founded in 1882 For more than 100 years of Providing continuous service to the people of Michigan And for contributing to the . . . — — Map (db m174238) HM
Paid Advertisement
30 ► Michigan, Oakland County, Rochester Hills — Yates Cider Mill — Michigan Centennial Business —
On East Avon Road west of 23 Mile Road, on the right when traveling east.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Yates Cider Mill founded in 1863 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contribution to the . . . — — Map (db m154946) HM
31 ► Michigan, Oakland County, Royal Oak — Howard & Howard — Michigan Sesquicentennial Business —
On West Fourth Street at South Lafayette Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Fourth Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Howard & Howard founded in 1869 for more than 150 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to . . . — — Map (db m161227) HM
32 ► Michigan, Oakland County, Royal Oak — Oakland Elementary School — Michigan Centennial Organization —
On Brockton Avenue 0.1 miles west of Stephenson Highway, on the right when traveling west.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Oakland Elementary School founded in 1914 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and . . . — — Map (db m275908) HM
33 ► Michigan, Ottawa County, Grand Haven — First Reformed Church — Michigan Centennial Institution —
On Washington Avenue at North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Avenue.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of First Reformed Church Grand Haven founded in 1850 for more than 100 years of providing continuous service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the growth . . . — — Map (db m152886) HM
34 ► Michigan, Saginaw County, Frankenmuth — Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant — Michigan Centennial Business —
On South Main Street (State Highway 83) at Covered Bridge Lane, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant founded in 1888 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m101555) HM
35 ► Michigan, Saginaw County, Frankenmuth — Frankenmuth Insurance — Michigan Sesquicentennial Business —
On Mutual Avenue at West Genesee Street, on the right when traveling south on Mutual Avenue.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Frankenmuth Insurance Founded in 1868 for more than 150 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m275207) HM
36 ► Michigan, Saginaw County, Frankenmuth — Frankenmuth Woolen Mill — Michigan Centennial Business —
On South Main Street (State Highway 83) north of Rosstal Street, on the left when traveling north.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Frankenmuth Woolen Mill Founded in 1894 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to . . . — — Map (db m101549) HM
37 ► Michigan, Saginaw County, Frankenmuth — Star of the West Milling Company — Michigan Centennial Business —
On East Tuscola Street east of South Main Street (State Highway 83), on the right when traveling east.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Star of the West Milling company Founded in 1870 For more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m120827) HM
38 ► Michigan, St. Clair County, Port Huron — St. John’s United Church of Christ — Michigan Sesquicentennial Organization —
On 7th Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling south on 7th Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of St. John's United Church of Christ Founded in 1864 For more than 150 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m241460) HM
39 ► Michigan, St. Clair County, Port Huron — Woman's Life Insurance Society — Michigan Centennial Business —
On Military Street (Business Interstate 94) at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north on Military Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Woman's Life Insurance Society Founded in 1892 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the . . . — — Map (db m217559) HM
Paid Advertisement
40 ► Michigan, St. Clair County, Yale — The Yale Expositor — Michigan Centennial Business —
On South Main Street (State Highway 19) north of Mechanic Streeet, on the left when traveling north.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of The Yale Expositor founded in 1882 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contribution to . . . — — Map (db m154906) HM
41 ► Michigan, St. Joseph County, Three Rivers — The First National Bank of Three Rivers — Michigan Centennial Business —
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of The First National Bank of Three Rivers founded in 1864. For more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing . . . — — Map (db m212603) HM
42 ► Michigan, St. Joseph County, Three Rivers — Three Rivers Elks #1248 — Michigan Centennial Business —
On West Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Three Rivers Elks #1248 founded in 1911. For more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the growth . . . — — Map (db m212650) HM
43 ► Michigan, Van Buren County, South Haven — City of South Haven — Michigan Sesquicentennial City —
On Phoenix Street west of Broadway Street, on the right.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of City of South Haven founded in 1869 for more than 150 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m204202) HM
44 ► Michigan, Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, Old Fourth Ward — FUMC's BSA Troop 4 — Michigan Centennial Organization —
On South State Street at East Huron Street, on the right when traveling south on South State Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of FUMC's BSA Troop 4 founded in 1917 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing . . . — — Map (db m177771) HM
45 ► Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Downtown Detroit — Comerica Incorporated — Michigan Centennial Business —
On West Fort Street at Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on West Fort Street.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Comerica Incorporated Founded in 1849 For more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m91682) HM
46 ► Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Downtown Detroit — Detroit Free Press — Michigan Centennial Business —
On West Lafayette Boulevard at Second Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on West Lafayette Boulevard.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Detroit Free Press Founded in 1831 For more than 150 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for . . . — — Map (db m91356)
47 ► Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Downtown Detroit — Henry the Hatter — Michigan Centennial Business —
On Broadway Street near Gratiot Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Henry the Hatter. Founded in 1893, for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the economic growth and . . . — — Map (db m42316) HM
48 ► Michigan, Wayne County, Wayne — City of Wayne — Michigan Sesquicentennial City —
On Biddle Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Biddle Street.
Michigan Sesquicentennial City This Plaque Is Issued By The Historical Society Of Michigan In Recognition Of City Of Wayne Founded in 1869 For More Than 150 years Of Continuous Operation In Service To The People Of Michigan . . . — — Map (db m174946) HM
 
 
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