Flag Pole Dedicated to All Who Have Served All Who Are Serving All Who Will Serve In Memory Of Dustin John Kaleyta January 29, 1990 – August 12, 2011 With Our Deepest Gratitude To The Citizens of Carson City And The American Legion Post 380 Given By . . . — — Map (db m213146) WM
In 1844 John and Deborah Green and their children moved to Montcalm County from their native New York. He purchased land, which now encompasses more than half the town, and erected a dam and sawmill on this site. As the town grew, it became the . . . — — Map (db m55250) HM
Quilts have a long functional history of keeping people warm, but they often tell a story as well. The materials, colors
and patterns used reflect the heritage of the maker.
Donna Sue Groves from Ohio decided to honor her mother,
an avid . . . — — Map (db m217455) HM
The first road to be paved in Greenville was a downtown section of Lafayette Street. In preparation, the road was plowed and the surface, mostly gravel put down to stabilize the native sand, was removed. The road was crowned in the center, sloping . . . — — Map (db m217454) HM
The first bridge to cross the Flat River was the "Upper Dam" bridge near Franklin Street, built in 1844 or 1845. Within a
dozen years, other bridges were constructed near present-day Washington, Fairplains and Lafayette Streets. These . . . — — Map (db m217453) HM
These cornerstones were placed to commemorate the
original construction (1912) and added wing (1936)
of Greenville's Central School. Cornerstones were
laid with great ceremony, and hundreds of people
attended the events. Both cornerstones . . . — — Map (db m217442) HM
This cast iron fire bell, which weighs 750 lbs, was in use from 1876 to 1941.
When rung, the deep tones announced the fire, alerted the townspeople,
and called out the firefighters. The town was divided into fire districts with
corresponding . . . — — Map (db m217441) HM
The Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees, a once prominent social
group in Greenville, perform a drill
routine in front of the former
Jacobson's store located at 314 to 318
South Lafayette Street. The streets are
dirt in this picture, indicating . . . — — Map (db m217482) HM
This view of Lafayette Street
shows the east side of the street
from 300 South Lafayette to the
north circa 1930. In the early days
of Greenville's development,
awnings like those seen here were
used on many buildings to block
the sun and to . . . — — Map (db m217483) HM
Earliest History
Before John Green settled in 1844, Indians were the only
inhabitants of the area, living on land near a bend in the Flat
River at Shearer Road and Industrial Drive Two well-established Indian
trails crisscrossed the area. . . . — — Map (db m217484) HM
The 200 block of Lafayette Street,
both east and west sides to the north
can be seen in this photo dated
around 1890. The street is bustling
with horse and carriage activity.
Banners hang overhead possibly to
signity a celebration. . . . — — Map (db m217485) HM
Millstones were used to grind the grain in grist or
four mills. This stone, called a runner stone, rotated
above a stationary stone while grain was fed through
openings in the center. The pattern of grooves, called
a dress pattern, sheared and . . . — — Map (db m217449) HM
When John Green arrived to the area in 1844, he built a simple home for his family on the banks of the Flat River near where you are currently standing. He purchased most of the land west of what is now Lafayette St. and built the area's first . . . — — Map (db m217443) HM
James T. Ridley came to Greenville in 1894 and started the Ridley Produce Co, a wholesaler of butter and eggs. His business thrived, and he purchased the former horse barn on this property to house his Egg Emporium. In 1904, a fire burned the Egg . . . — — Map (db m217445) HM
In October 1971, the Flat River Historical Society finalized a lease and founded the Museum which opened in 1972.
In 1977, the former Central
School was demolished and the original 1912 clock was
donated to the museum. It was mounted on . . . — — Map (db m217446) HM
Plows were a critical piece of farming machinery. The Moore Plow and Implement Company began in Greenville in 1901, opening a large manufacturing facility the following year. The factory provided repair and maintenance for local customers, but the . . . — — Map (db m217448) HM
Saint Paul’s Church was organized in 1872 and served by itinerant minister Mosely Morris. In 1874 the parish erected its first church building. Three years later the vestry sold the structure and the parish was dissolved. In 1879 Deacon William H. . . . — — Map (db m217216) HM
The Flag Stands In Honor Of All Veterans
2nd Battalion, 26th Marines
This memorial is dedicated to the
United States Marine Corps
Hotel Co. 2nd Battalion,
26th Marines, 5th Marine Division
Vietnam 1966 - 1970
In remembrance of..
. . . — — Map (db m190609) WM
Erected in 1875 by U.S. Lake Survey War Dep't Office to mark the exact location of
Stanton, Michigan
Latitude 43° 17' 29.74"
Longitude 85° 04' 58.80"
Authorized by the 1937 Montcalm
County Board of Supervisors — — Map (db m190611) HM
It is with extreme gratitude, honor and
dedication that all veterans of the Stanton area
are remembered for the sacrifices and
honorable service they have rendered in the
preservation of our great republic.
For those who gave their lives . . . — — Map (db m190610) WM
