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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in Greater Lansing Region

 
By J.T. Lambrou, April 15, 2022
Bath School Disaster Marker Reverse
1 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Bath — S631 — Bath School Disaster —
On Main Street near High Street, on the right when traveling north.
On May 18, 1927, a dynamite blast rocked the Bath Consolidated School, shattering one wing of the building and resulting in the deaths of thirty-nine children and teachers; dozens more were injured. An inquest concluded that dynamite had been . . . — — Map (db m196788) HM
2 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Bath Township — Bath Township Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street near High Street, on the right.
This Memorial Is Dedicated To All Veterans Who Gave Their Lives And To Those Who Proudly Served Our Great Nation During The Many Wars And Conflicts. — — Map (db m210794) WM
3 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Bath Township — L449 — Gunnisonville United Methodist Church —
On East Clark Road at Wood Road, on the right when traveling west on East Clark Road.
Gunnisonville United Methodist Church Built 1888 — — Map (db m211592) HM
4 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Bath Township — In Memoriam James Couzens Agricultural School —
On Main Street near High Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1873 there was built on this site a two story school constructed of brick and wood. It was erected approximately 100 feet east of this sign. The school consisted of 10 grades; a giant step toward higher education in the Bath area. In . . . — — Map (db m210790) HM
5 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Anderson House —
On East Madison Street at North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west on East Madison Street.
This small frame house was likely built in the 1850's by Phillip Peck. George W. Anderson, for whom DeWitt's Grand Army of the Republic Post is dedicated, lived here prior to the Civil War in which he lost his life. — — Map (db m239641) HM
6 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Baker House —
On South Bridge Street at West Dill Drive, on the right when traveling south on South Bridge Street.
Constructed in the 1850's for Joab and Olivia Baker. Mr. Baker was one of the first attorneys in Clinton County. This house was greatly remodeled in the early 1900's by Levi and Mabel Sibley. — — Map (db m239709) HM
7 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — City of DeWitt Historic Site —
On North Bridge Street south of Brunswick Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Originally the private burial grounds for the Scott family, this Cemetery was made public by the Scotts in 1841. As one of the oldest burial grounds in the country, it is the resting place of many veterans from the War of 1812, Civil war and the . . . — — Map (db m239640) HM
8 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Clavey House —
On North Bridge Street at East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Bridge Street.
. . . — — Map (db m233933) HM
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9 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Dillis-Cutler-Ward House —
On North Scott Street at West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North Scott Street.
Jerome and Estella Dills built this large frame house about 1905 as a retirement home. It's built in a style widely popular in DeWitt at that time due the many farmers retiring and settling in the small village of DeWitt during the first . . . — — Map (db m233934) HM
10 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Hunter House —
On East Madison Street at North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on East Madison Street.
This Greek Revival style house was constructed in 1855 by DeWitt merchant Horatio Hunter. It originally stood at 121 East Jefferson Street. This portion of the original house was moved to this site by the Shafley family in 1927. — — Map (db m233595) HM
11 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Lankford-Hill House —
On West Main Street at North Logan Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
This Greek revival style house was built in the early 1850's by Riley J. Woodruff. Mr. Woodruff was an early DeWitt settler and cabinetmaker. It was later owned by Milton F. White, a general merchant in DeWitt. — — Map (db m233966) HM
12 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Moon House —
On West Washington Street near South Logan Street, on the right when traveling east.
Herbert (Bert) Moon retiree of REO, built this house in 1913. It was one of the first bungalow style homes to be built in DeWitt. Its low streamline appearance was a sharp contrast to the tall narrow house previously popular in DeWitt. — — Map (db m239645) HM
13 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Pontiac-Grand River Trail —
On 911 West Main Street near Westbrook Drive, on the right when traveling east.
riginally an Indian Path, this road connected DeWitt with the Capitol at Detroit and Grand Haven on Lake Michigan. It was opened as a military road by the government in the late 1830's and at that time provided settlers with the only access . . . — — Map (db m239677) HM
14 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Schavey House —
On Schavey Road near West Howe Road, on the right when traveling north.
German Immigrant Theodore Schavey who came to America in 1854, built this two story brick house in 1883. This house is the high style Italianate and features bracketed eaves and a two story five sided bay window. — — Map (db m239646) HM
15 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Scott House —
On West Main Street near Wilson Street, on the right when traveling east.
David and Nancy Scott built this home in the 1860's. The house rests on the only known uniform cobblestone foundation that survives in the DeWitt area. A sawmill once stood behind the house during the late 1800's. — — Map (db m239642) HM
16 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Scott House —
On Schavey Road at Larkwood Drive, on the right when traveling south on Schavey Road.
Charles Scott built this upright and wing farm home in the mid-1840's after living in a log cabin on the river bank. This house is by far one of the finest and best preserved examples of Greek revival style architecture in Clinton County. The . . . — — Map (db m239676) HM
17 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Simmons House —
On West Main Street at North Scott Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Dr. Richard Simmons had this one and a half story frame house built in the late 1890's. It featured detailed oak woodwork on the interior. Dr. Simmons' office was located in the building now housing the Family Barber shop. — — Map (db m233937) HM
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18 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Site of the First Jail and Sheriff's Residence —
On East Washington Street near South Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east.
Site of the First Jail and Sheriff's residence in Clinton County. The cells were located in the basement. Built by Wm. Utley for the County in 1837 for $1078. The jail was discontinued in 1857 when the County Seat was moved to St. Johns. — — Map (db m239708) HM
19 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — The Topping House —
On North Scott Street near West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in the early 1850s, this saltbox home was originally located at 206 W. Main. Dr. George Topping purchased it in 1856 and used it as an office and drugstore. It was moved to its present location about 1913. — — Map (db m233936) HM
20 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Van Fleet House —
On West Main Street at Wilson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
This large two story house was built about 1910 by Knight and Harriet Van Fleet. Mr. Van Fleet and other members of his family were noted quality builders early in the twentieth century. — — Map (db m233967) HM
21 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Whitney House —
On South Logan Street at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on South Logan Street.
James Whitney is believed to have built this upright and wing home in the early 1870's. It originally stood at 403 W. Main and was moved to its present location in 1912 or 1913 by Earl Scott. — — Map (db m239644) HM
22 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Woodruff House —
On West Main Street at North Logan Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
This two story brick house was built in the 1870's by Addison Woodruff to replace an earlier home that sat on the site. Mr. Woodruff was an early DeWitt merchant. This house is believed to have been the first brick house built in the Village . . . — — Map (db m233965) HM
23 ► Michigan, Clinton County, DeWitt, DeWitt Township — Woodruff House —
On West Main Street near South Logan Street, on the right when traveling east.
This large two story house was built about 1910 for Clayton and Clara Woodruff. Mr. Woodruff and his brother Mark Woodruff were co-founders of Woodruff Brothers Bank located in DeWitt. — — Map (db m239643) HM
24 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Eagle — L290 — Joshua Simmons II —
On South Grange Road 0.2 miles south of West Howe Road, on the right when traveling north.
Joshua Simmons II, Revolutionary War veteran, is buried in this cemetery. He was born on a Massachusetts farm in the early 1760's. In 1778 he volunteered to fight the British and served with various units in Massachusetts for about two years. In . . . — — Map (db m215373) HM
25 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Fowler, Dallas Township — Clement Sohn —
On West 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
America's First "Batman" Clement Sohn "There are pioneer souls that blaze their paths where highways never ran" Sam Walter Foss — — Map (db m289527) HM
26 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Grand Ledge, Watertown Township — 268 — Michigan's Capital —
Near Interstate 96 at milepost 87, 1.5 miles east of Wright Road (Michigan Route 100).
Ahead lies Lansing, capital of Michigan. In 1835, when the state was organized, Detroit was the capital, as it had been when Michigan was a territory. The capital, after much debate, was moved to its present, more centally located site in 1847. The . . . — — Map (db m94905) HM
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27 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Laingsburg — Sleepy Hollow State Park — Welcome! To Sleepy Hollow State Park! —
On State Park Drive 1.5 miles north of East Price Road, on the right.
Sleepy Hollow has three picnic areas with shelters, 1/8 mile of swim beach and a 181 site modern campground. The 11 miles of hiking trails and six miles of bridle trails pass through forested and open land. The park offers examples of "forest . . . — — Map (db m119568) HM
28 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Lansing, Bath Township — L449 — Gunnisonville —
On Wood Road at East Clark Road, on the right when traveling north on Wood Road.
Purchasing one hundred sixty acres of farmland from the government, Elihu Gunnison, first settled this site, originally known as Gunnison, in 1835. This settlement, which its inhabitants often called “four corners,” had a general store owned and . . . — — Map (db m196655) HM
29 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Lansing, DeWitt Township — L568 — Philip Orin Parmelee —
On West Cirlce Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Side 1 Philip Orin Parmelee, noted early aviator, lived a tragically brief but venturesome life. Born in 1887 in Matherton, Michigan, Parmelee grew up in nearby St. Johns, Clinton County, where he developed a keen interest in . . . — — Map (db m233545) HM
30 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Maple Rapids — Memorial to Early Pioneers / Tribute to Early Indians —
On West Main Street east of Poplar Street, on the right when traveling east.
Memorial to Early Pioneers James and Bethia Youdan, the first white settlers north of the Maple River, came down the river in a canoe with all their worldly goods. They landed and built a log cabin near the Indian camp. The Indians were . . . — — Map (db m308119) HM
31 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Ovid — Carriage House —
On North Main Street north of Williams Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1996, the Ovid Historical Society with the financial aid of the Downtown Development Association purchased a carriage that had been manufactured at the Ovid Carriage Works, later known as the Scofield Buggy Company in Ovid. The members of the . . . — — Map (db m119805) HM
32 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Ovid — L1718 — George D. Sowers House —
On East Williams Street east of North Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Built in 1869-70 for George D. and Carrie Sowers, this house is an excellent example of Italianate architecture. Sowers, the first of several prominent local businessmen to live here, owned a planing mill located across the street with his partner, . . . — — Map (db m119389) HM
33 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Ovid — L114 — Village of Ovid / First Congregational Church of Ovid —
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Village of Ovid In 1836, inhabitants of Ovid, Seneca Falls County, New York, began to settle this fertile farm area. Among them were Samuel Barker, who built his log cabin in "Section 6;" Jabez Denison, noted for his prowess in killing . . . — — Map (db m119352) HM
34 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Ovid, Ovid Township — Anthony Bontrager Building — est. 1871 —
On East Front Street, on the right when traveling north.
Anthony (2002-2016) was the youngest of 11 children and his family restored many Ovid buildings. He spoke Spanish, made 6 missionary trips to Central America and was the joyful greeter at Henry and Ida's Gospel Barn in Ovid. Building occupants . . . — — Map (db m216355) HM
35 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Ovid, Ovid Township — Emily Kelley Building — est. 1871 —
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Home to the horse-drawn carriage industry, a video store, church, tavern, recreation center, hardware store, dancehall and medical office where Emily Kelley (1988-2013) was the first infant patient. In her lifetime Emily helped restore 4 Ovid . . . — — Map (db m216356) HM
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36 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Ovid, Ovid Township — Old Kent Bank — Michigan Centennial Business —
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In recognition of Old Kent Bank successor to State Savings Bank of Ovid founded in 1897 for more than 100 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contributing to the economic growth and vitality of our . . . — — Map (db m216357) HM
37 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Ovid, Ovid Township — Ovid Veterans Memorial —
On East Front Street near South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the men and women who have served in the armed forces. — — Map (db m218270) WM
38 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Saint Johns — Centennial Pine —
On East State Street (State Highway 21) just west of North Clinton Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Here on this 18th day of July, A. D. 1956, the people of St. Johns, Michigan, dedicate this tree and monument to the courage and sacrifice of our forebears, who founded this city 100 years ago. ————————————— Beneath this monument is buried a metal . . . — — Map (db m213099) HM
39 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Saint Johns — Clinton County Veterans Memorial —
On East State Street (State Highway 21) at Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west on East State Street.
Blue Star Mothers Chapter 88 wish to pay tribute to all from Clinton County who served in Korea and Vietnam when our country needed them ————————————— To those who gave their lives we will never forget the sacrifice you made bless you as you rest . . . — — Map (db m213100) WM
40 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Saint Johns — L765 — Paine-Gillam-Scott House —
On Maple Street north of West Cass Street, on the left when traveling north.
Lured by the railroad, John W. Paine (1821-1870) moved from the nearby Rochester Colony to St. Johns. In 1860 he built the town's first brick store and this house. The office was later added to this site. Dr. Samuel Gillam (1845-1908) remodeled . . . — — Map (db m215902) HM
41 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Saint Johns, Bingham Township — Clinton County Medal of Honor Memorial —
On Private Way, on the left when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m217967) WM
42 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Saint Johns, Bingham Township — Clinton County Veterans Memorial —
On East State Street, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of all Clinton County veterans — — Map (db m216352) WM
43 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Saint Johns, Bingham Township — Clinton County Veterans Memorial —
On North Clinton Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In lasting memory of the Clinton County men and women who serve in the armed forces, past, present and future Civil War James Abbottu • George Albert • Edwin Ammerman • George Anderson • Ira Armstrong • Abijah Arnett • . . . — — Map (db m217876) WM
44 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Saint Johns, Bingham Township — Fire Bell —
On East State Street, on the left when traveling east.
Used to summon volunteer fireman of St. John's 1877 to 1942 — — Map (db m216353) HM
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45 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Saint Johns, Bingham Township — In Memoriam Grand Army of the Republic 1861 - 1865 —
On Linden Street at East State Street (Michigan Route 21), on the right when traveling north on Linden Street.
This tree and monument planted and erected by the Ladies Relief Corps of the City of St. Johns. Michigan. — — Map (db m216351) WM
46 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Saint Johns, Bingham Township — 880 — St. John’s Church —
On East Walker Street at North Mead Street, on the left when traveling west on East Walker Street.
In 1858 twelve persons organized St. John’s Church. During the Civil War the membership dispersed; the congregation reorganized in 1864. They built their first church in 1867. Shortly after the close of of Easter evening services in . . . — — Map (db m253703) HM
47 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Saint Johns, Duplain Township — First Organized Settlement in Clinton County —
On Maple Road at G Street, on the right when traveling west on Maple Road.
This tablet is dedicated to the settlers who came from Rochester, N.Y., and marks the first organized settlement in Clinton County, Mich. - 1836 — — Map (db m217495) HM
48 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Saint Johns, Duplain Township — L83 — Rochester Colony —
On Maple Road at G Street, on the right when traveling west on Maple Road.
In 1836 a Rochester, New York, association purchased land here and by winter several families were settled in newly built log homes. Methodist circuit riders in 1837 organized a class which became center of the three-county Mapleton circuit. In 1841 . . . — — Map (db m217494) HM
49 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Saint Johns, Greenbush Township — L1370 — Greenbush United Methodist Church —
On North Scott Road at West Marshall Road, on the right when traveling south on North Scott Road.
The Reverend William Benson organized a Methodist class for this area in 1849. The class, which had seven members, held its first worship service in a log school south of Eureka. Later it met in the Sherwood School and the Keystone Grange Hall. . . . — — Map (db m217225) HM
50 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Shepardsville, Ovid Township — First Professional Football Game in Michigan —
On Michigan 21, on the right when traveling east.
In the field south of this site on July 4th, 1895 the Michigan Rushers, a local team, played the first professional football game in Michigan, and possibly in the U.S. This marker was placed by citizens of Clinton County, Michigan after a . . . — — Map (db m254370) HM
51 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Westphalia — L1325 — Westphalia Settlement / St. Mary's Parish —
On North Westphalia Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on North Westphalia Street.
Westphalia Settlement In October 1836 the Reverend Anton Kopp and five other men from Westphalia, Germany, arrived in New York. They traveled to Detroit by way of the Erie Canal. Advised to settle in the Grand River Valley, the Reverend Kopp . . . — — Map (db m215916) HM
52 ► Michigan, Clinton County, Westphalia — Westphalia Veterans Memorial —
On South Westphalia Street at East Oak Street, on the right when traveling north on South Westphalia Street.
Dedicated to the memory of Westphalia area military personnel who sacrificed their lives for our home and country. Civil War Franklin Fish · Henry Rocholl · Andrew Seckinger · Peter Sontag · Ulrich Thoma World War I Edward W. . . . — — Map (db m215915) WM
53 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Bellevue — L0257 — Bellevue Gothic Mill —
On Tanners Alley near East Mill Street, on the right when traveling north.
Front Side Horatio Hall built this mill for Manlius Mann in 1854. Powered by water from the Battle Creek, a three-town overshot waterwheel in the basement turned three pairs of millstones that ground grain from local farmers into flour. . . . — — Map (db m166296) HM
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54 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — L1719 — 1845 Eaton County Courthouse — Registered Michigan Historic Site —
On Cochran Avenue (Business Interstate 69) south of Tirrell Street, on the left when traveling south.
This building served as Eaton County's courthouse from 1846 to 1872. The first courthouse was built in Bellevue in the 1830s. In 1840, Charlotte became the county seat, and in 1844 the county supervisors voted to erect a new courthouse on the . . . — — Map (db m216458) HM
55 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — American Legion Post No. 42 Veterans Memorial —
On West Lawrence Highway, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated in memory of those who sacrificed their lives to preserve our American heritage "that we may live in peace." In memory of S.S.G. David W. Barrus Many shores, many battles, served without malice In memory of Frederick A. Young . . . — — Map (db m217362) WM
56 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — L1371 — Center Eaton United Methodist Church —
On Narrow Lake Road 0.1 miles east of Brookfield Road, on the left when traveling east.
On November 30, 1878, the local Methodist class purchased land for a church from Benjamin and Catherine Spotts for $25.00. Church men cut and hewed the logs for the building. The Reverend B. E. Paddock dedicated the church on November 10, 1881. . . . — — Map (db m126010) HM
57 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — Charlotte Medal of Honor Memorial —
On West Lawrence Avenue (Michigan Route 79) at Cochran Avenue ( Route 50), on the right when traveling west on West Lawrence Avenue.
The citizens of Charlotte proudly dedicate this monument to the memory of our two heroes who were awarded the Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is America's highest military decoration for valor in combat. It is awarded to individuals whose . . . — — Map (db m216503) HM WM
58 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — Charlotte Veterans Memorial —
On West Lawrence Avenue (Michigan Route 79) at Cochran Avenue ( Route 50), on the right when traveling west on West Lawrence Avenue.
In memory of those who so gallantly served in the wars of our country — — Map (db m216505) WM
59 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — Cobra AH1E —
On West Lawrence Highway (Michigan Route 79) near Legacy Park Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Developed originally as a helicopter gunship for use in Vietnam, the Cobra demonstrated remarkable versatility and power. Built 1968 Retired 1999 Service: Germany, South Korea, U.S.A. Specifications Made by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. . . . — — Map (db m216508) HM
60 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — Daniel G. Rulison —
On West Lawrence Highway.
In honor of Daniel G. Rulison Corporal KIA October 1969 — — Map (db m216542) WM
61 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — David W. Barrus —
On West Lawrence Highway, on the left when traveling east.
In honor of David W. Barrus Staff Sergeant KIA March 1970 — — Map (db m216549) HM
62 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — S190 — Eaton County / Eaton County Courthouse Square —
On West Lawrence Avenue (State Highway 79) at North Cochran Avenue (State Highway 50), on the right when traveling west on West Lawrence Avenue.
Eaton County Eaton County was organized in 1837 and named for President Andrew Jackson's war secretary, John H. Eaton. Pioneers had come to Bellevue, the first county seat, in 1833. The county was settled chiefly by New Englanders who . . . — — Map (db m121314) HM
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63 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — Eaton County Civil War Memorial —
On West Lawrence Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Presented to A. S. Williams Post No. 40 Dept. of Mich. G. A. R. by U.S. Govt. in service of Civil War from 1861 to 1865. This Post dedicated them to the memory of Soldiers and Sailors of Eaton County 1898. — — Map (db m216559) WM
64 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — Eaton County Courthouse Sentinel Tree —
On West Harris Street near Bostwick Street North.
This amazing oak tree is approximately 250 years old. It has stood as the Sentinel on these grounds since the American Revolution. Courthouse Square Association honors and celebrates its life and history. Eaton County's Museum at . . . — — Map (db m216506) HM
65 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — Eaton County's 1845 Courthouse —
On Cochran Avenue (Business Interstate 69) near Tirrell Highway, on the right when traveling north.
Completed in 1846 for $1,000, the building was originally located on town square, the current location of the 1885 Courthouse Museum. It served as Eaton County's Courthouse until 1872, at which time it was sold and used as the Episcopal Chapel. . . . — — Map (db m216457) HM
66 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — L187 — First Congregational Church of Charlotte —
On West Lawrence Avenue at West Lawrence Avenue (State Highway 79), on the left when traveling west on West Lawrence Avenue.
This handsome brick church was completed in 1881. Seven persons organized the congregation in 1851 in nearby Carmel Township. Moving to Charlotte the next year, they held services in the wooden courthouse and in 1856 built the city's first place of . . . — — Map (db m121366) HM
67 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — L1489 — Gresham United Methodist Church —
On Mulliken Road at West Gresham Highway, on the right when traveling south on Mulliken Road.
Members of the Gresham United Methodist Church first worshipped in a school and in homes. In 1879 Palmer and Rebecca McDonald gave this site on which to build a church. In order to erect the church, people in the community donated logs, which were . . . — — Map (db m191522) HM
68 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — History of the Bennett Park Dam —
On Cochran Avenue (Business Interstate 69) 0.1 miles south of Tirrell Street, on the left when traveling south.
The dam at Bennett Park was built around 1907 to provide cooling water for a stream generated water works facility. Additionally, it served as a local recreational attraction for many members of the community who would swim and fish here. The . . . — — Map (db m126182) HM
69 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — L2076 — Joseph & Mary Hall House — Registered Michigan Historic Site —
On West Harris Avenue at North Clinton Street, on the right when traveling west on West Harris Avenue.
Local builder Nathan Johnson built this house around 1845 for Charlotte's first physician, Joseph P. Hall, and his wife, Mary. The house was moved from the business district to this site in 1868. Many professionals lived here, including . . . — — Map (db m126029) HM
70 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — Kitchell S. Gibbs —
On West Lawrence Highway, on the left when traveling east.
In honor of Kitchell S. Gibbs Private First Class KIA May 1969 — — Map (db m216552) WM
71 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — L2154 — Lawrence Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church —
On East Lawrence Avenue (Business Interstate 69) at Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on East Lawrence Avenue.
Side 1 Served for many years by circuit riding ministers, the Methodist congregation dates from 1838, making it Charlotte's oldest religious society. People worshipped at the home of Jonathan Searles, in a temporary courtroom in the Eagle . . . — — Map (db m121387) HM
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72 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — Lt. George W. Spinning Memorial Field —
On West Lawrence Highway.
This athletic field dedicated in memory of Lt. George W. Spinning U.S. Army WWI — — Map (db m216558) WM
73 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — S691 — Luren D. Dickinson / The "Country Capitol" —
On Brookfield Road 0.4 miles south of East Clinton Trail (State Highway 50), on the left when traveling south.
Luren D. Dickinson Michigan's thirty-seventh governor, Luren D. Dickinson (1859-1943), prided himself on being a frugal farmer. As a young man he taught school and served as principal of Potterville High School before becoming . . . — — Map (db m125995) HM
74 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — The Charlotte Historic District — 126 N. Bostwick —
On Bostwick Street North, on the right when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m216561) HM
75 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Charlotte — Timberland Grange Memorial —
Near Cochran Avenue (Business Interstate 69) at Tirrell Highway.
"And the leaves of the trees were for the healing of the nations" Rev. 22-2 This Grove is dedicated to the memory of the Timberland Grange pioneers of Eaton County. To the boys who answered their country's call. To the study of trees . . . — — Map (db m216459) WM
76 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Delta Township — L1120 — Delta Center Methodist Church —
On West St. Joseph Highway at South Canal Road, on the right when traveling east on West St. Joseph Highway.
In 1837, Methodists in Delta Township began meeting in a log schoolhouse. Served by circuit riders, they organized as a Methodist class in 1842 with two families. The class grew, and in 1865 the Reverend J. Gulic became its first appointed minister. . . . — — Map (db m182783) HM
77 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Delta Township — L1080 — Delta Mills Schools —
On Delta River Drive at Ingersoll Road, on the right when traveling west on Delta River Drive.
On this site in 1839, residents of Delta Township built their first school. A one-room woodframe structure, it could seat sixty-five. In 1940 the building was remodeled and a second classroom was added. Although the township district was annexed to . . . — — Map (db m182785) HM
78 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Delta Township — L1458 — Delta Township / Delta Charter Township —
On West Saginaw Highway (Michigan Route 43) at North Canal Road, on the right when traveling west on West Saginaw Highway.
Delta Township Musgrove Evans platted this area in 1827. The first settlers, Erastus and Sally Ingersoll and their twelve children, did not arrive until 1835. The township was organized in 1842. At the first township meeting, citizens chose . . . — — Map (db m182784) HM
79 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Delta Township — Gossiping Grand —
Near Old Lansing Rd east of Murel Drive.
The Grand River, twisting and turning for 260 miles, is the longest river and the second largest watershed in Michigan. It begins near Jackson, flowing north through Eaton Rapids, past Woldumar and downtown Lansing. There the river turns west, . . . — — Map (db m252696) HM
80 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Delta Township — The Door of the Past — The Moons of Delta Township —
Near Old Lansing Road east of Murel Drive.
"The door of the past swings open, I willingly draw near; I step inside the portals, Amid the scenes so dear." - Fanny J. Moon, 1891 Arrival in Delta Township In 1854, David Sands Moon and Mary (Wiltse) Moon moved to Delta . . . — — Map (db m252401) HM
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81 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Delta Township — The Moon and Olds Family Legacies —
Near Old Lansing Road east of Murel Drive.
"I feel the gentle hand-clasp, I hear the loving voice, I meet the tender glances. That made my heart rejoice." - Fanny J. Moon, 1891 From Surveyors to Tycoons Musgrove Evans, a surveyor instrumental in settling families . . . — — Map (db m252403) HM
82 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Delta Township — The Thought of a Summer Day —
Near Old Lansing Road east of Murel Drive.
"But present duties call me I cannot, must not stay. I go, but carry with me The thought of a summer day." - Fanny J. Moon, 1891 Opportunity for Everyone Woldumar Nature Center welcomes all learners. Some . . . — — Map (db m252406) HM
83 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Dimondale — Clay Hill —
On West Jefferson Street at Oak Street, on the right when traveling south on West Jefferson Street.
Known as 'Clay Hill', this was home to Dimondale's High School. Originally built in 1879, the two-story brick structure grew along with the community. It was demolished in 1965 after the school district annexed with Holt. — — Map (db m192589) HM
84 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Dimondale — Dimondale Cemetery Vietnam/Korea Memorial —
On North Canal Road near Seney Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In honor and memory of those who served our country in Korea and Vietnam — — Map (db m192356) WM
85 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Dimondale — Dimondale Cemetery World War I Memorial —
On North Canal Road near Seney Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In honor and memory of those who served our country in World War I — — Map (db m192358) WM
86 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Dimondale — Dimondale Cemetery World War II Memorial —
On North Canal Road near Seney Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of those who gave their lives in World War II Alfred Merchant · Roy W. Bleisch · Alan F. Smith · Major E. Foerch · Woodrow O. Corson · Roger Keast · Lester H. Rhoades· Robert E. Hetrick · Oscar P. Kretschman · Delbert F. Meyers · . . . — — Map (db m192357) WM
87 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Dimondale — Dimondale Fire —
On South Bridge Street at West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on South Bridge Street.
It wasn't quite the Chicago Fire but a blaze in 1888 nearly wiped out Dimondale's downtown, which at that time was located south of the river. The downtown was then rebuilt on the north side of the bridge. — — Map (db m192591) HM
88 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Dimondale — L390 — First Presbyterian Church —
On Bridge Street near East Quincy Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1846 Congregational services were conducted by the Reverend Joseph Smith in the home of one of Windsor Township's earliest residents, Nathan Pray. In 1875, nineteen years after the town of Dimondale was platted around the mill of Isaac Dimond, . . . — — Map (db m192247) HM
89 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Dimondale — First Presbyterian Church Bell —
On Bridge Street at East Quincy Street, on the right when traveling north on Bridge Street.
This bell first called the people of Dimondale to worship in 1882 It was removed from the church tower and displayed here in 1977 In memory of Clara and Ray Burnett — — Map (db m192493) HM
90 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Dimondale — Rick's Barber Shop —
On Bridge Street near West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
Opening as a bakery, this building moved here in 1917 from where the hardware stands today. Hines Harness Repair operated here, as well as a general store. Lyle King opened a barber shop in the 1960's. Rick has served Dimondale since 1990. — — Map (db m192592) HM
91 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Dimondale — The Dimond House —
On West Jefferson Street south of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south.
This home, built in 1848 by Isaac Dimond, was sold just after the Civil War. In 1886 a fire burned the house to the ground. Owner O.H. Olmstead rebuilt the Olmstead House Hotel and stage- coach stop on the original stone foundation. — — Map (db m199011) HM
92 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Eaton Rapids — L0360 — "The Saratoga of the West" —
On South Main Street (Michigan Route 50) at East Knight Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Eaton Rapids became a popular health resort when mineral water was discovered in 1869. Attracted by advertisements boasting of its curative powers, thousands came for treatment. The water was also bottled and shipped across the country. In 1874 . . . — — Map (db m171848) HM
93 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Eaton Rapids — S0558 — Austin Blair —
On Spicer Street at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Spicer Street.
Civil War governor Austin Blair (1818-1894) came to Jackson, Michigan, from New York in 1841. In 1842 he moved his law practice to Eaton Rapids. At that time the area was made up mostly of farmers, and Blair was paid for his legal services with . . . — — Map (db m171841) HM
94 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Eaton Rapids — Eaton Rapids Community War Memorial —
On South Main Street 0.1 miles north of State Street, on the right when traveling south.
We Dedicate This Plaque "To The Ones Who Served" In The Spanish-American War 1898 World War I 1914-1918 World War II 1941-1945 The Korean Conflict . . . — — Map (db m171845) WM
95 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Eaton Rapids — L1480 — Edward Ferris House —
Near Onondaga Road 0.1 miles Ferris Road, on the right when traveling south.
Edward Ferris House Built C. 1880 — — Map (db m171653) HM
96 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Eaton Rapids — L1802 — Hamlin District No. 15 School —
On Kinneville Road at Hale Highway, on the right when traveling south on Kinneville Road.
In 1853 Warren and Sophia Ford deeded land for a school to Eaton Rapids School District No. 15. In 1869 the land became part of Hamlin Township. This one-room school, erected in 1884 with decorative Eastlake details, replaced one built in 1873. The . . . — — Map (db m171840) HM
97 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Eaton Rapids — L286 — Island Park —
Near East Hamlin Street.
This island, owned and operated by J. D. McAuliffe from 1872, was hailed as “a shady retreat for pleasure seekers...(with) a fine collection of animals and a museum of rare specimens”. In 1897 Eaton Rapids bought it for a city park. From . . . — — Map (db m171678) HM
98 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Eaton Rapids — L692 — Miller Dairy Farm No. 1 —
On State Street 0.2 miles west of Greyhound Drive, on the right when traveling west.
In 1896 dairy farmers Dennis and Mary Miller produced ice cream for the first time on this site, using a hand-crank freezer. The 111-acre farm grew into a business with 14 farms, 1,300 acres, 500 Holstein cows, and modern equipment. In 1936 Miller . . . — — Map (db m171851) HM
99 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Eaton Rapids — 1105 — Parma and Sheridan District No. 7 School —
Near State Street east of South Center Street.
In 1839 New York natives Deodatus and Sarena Wright settled in Parma Township along the Territorial Road (present-day Comdon Road). In 1870 the Wrights sold a parcel of their farmland, which included this site, to School District No. 7 . . . — — Map (db m257059) HM
100 ► Michigan, Eaton County, Eaton Rapids — L0361 — Red Ribbon Hall —
On South Main Street (Michigan Route 50) 0.1 miles south of Spicer Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Eaton Rapids Reform Club, under the leadership of Isaac N. Reynolds, built this temperance hall in 1878. Affiliated with the national Red Ribbon movement, over a thousand local men knotted red ribbons in their lapels after pledging to abstain . . . — — Map (db m171843) HM

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