On State Highway 50 at Marshall Street, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 50.
Thirteen lay members founded the First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn in 1838. The Reverend C.W. Gurney became the church's first installed pastor in 1841. Dedicatory services for the church were held on October 7, 1845. Built with hand-hewn beams . . . — — Map (db m84885) HM
On State Highway 50 at Chicago Street, on the left when traveling south on State Highway 50.
This village was founded by the Rev. Calvin Swain, who filed the first land claim on June 16, 1832. Elder Swain, who had been a chaplain in the War of 1812, was a Baptist minister and the postmaster in Adamsville, New York, before coming to Michigan . . . — — Map (db m84886) HM
On South Mill Street at Case Road, on the right when traveling east on South Mill Street.
Brooklyn Plant a Significant Employer for Residents
In 1921, American industrialist Henry Ford purchased the property of the former Swain Mill, which had burned 9 years earlier. Ford held the site vacant until 1938, when he began construction . . . — — Map (db m210618) HM
On River Street near Brooklyn Road, on the right when traveling north.
This building endures as one of the small "Village Industry" factories built by Henry Ford throughout southeast Michigan in the early 20th century. Most of these
factories occupied the sites of earlier water-powered mills and harnessed small . . . — — Map (db m210729) HM
On North Main Street (State Highway 50) north of Chicago Street, in the median.
This memorial is dedicated in honor of all the men and women of South Central Michigan who rendered unyielding service to the cause of liberty in declared and undeclared wars to keep the United States of America a free and great nation
Civil . . . — — Map (db m206846) WM
On Austin Road just west of Mill Road, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to and in grateful recognition of those who made the supreme sacrifice and honoring all who gallantly served in defense and preservation of their country — — Map (db m211984) WM
On Jefferson Road, 0.2 miles west of Gates Road, on the left when traveling west.
Liberty Township was organized in 1837. Early settlers, many from New York State, founded the Universalist Society in 1856, They organized a Ladies Aid in 1869 and a school in 1876. The society held services in the school and the Methodist church . . . — — Map (db m211490) HM
On South Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated in grateful tribute
to those of Concord and vicinity
who served in World War II and in
perpetual memory of those who died.
Eugene Adams
Robert D. Aldrich
William B. Aldrich
E. Nathan Aldrich
Francis C. Amburgey . . . — — Map (db m209235) WM
Concord Universalists
(Side 1)
After migrating from the East, primarily New York State, thirteen families brought their faith to Concord and formed a Universalist Society in 1854. Society members erected this building in 1866 and . . . — — Map (db m78876) HM
Side 1
In 1843 New York natives Alfred and Ruth Paddock migrated to Concord Township. Within two years they erected this Greek Revival house, reminiscent of those in their home state. A prominent merchant, Alfred Paddock (1805-1870) owned . . . — — Map (db m78877) HM
On West Michigan Avenue at Wolf Lake Road on West Michigan Avenue.
This replica of a turn of the century interurban rail waiting station is built on the former right of way of the D.U.R. - the Detroit Urban Railway. The D.U.R. was one of two interurban lines found in Grass Lake from about 1890 to the mid-1920's. . . . — — Map (db m211989) HM
On East Michigan Avenue at Drake Street, on the left when traveling east on East Michigan Avenue.
Grass Lake
The first settlers arrived in Grass Lake in 1829. Two years later a post office, the second in Jackson County, opened at the settlement. In 1832 Grass Lake Township was created; the current boundaries were established in 1836. . . . — — Map (db m55223) HM
On West Michigan Avenue near South Lake Street, on the right when traveling west.
1914 1954
To commemorate the service and
sacrifice of the men and women
of Grass Lake Community in
the Armed Forces of our country
in World War I, World War II
and the Korean Conflict
Vietnam War
Lebanon/Grenada - Panama
Gulf . . . — — Map (db m211990) WM
On Interstate 94, 0.6 miles west of Mount Hope Road (exit 150), on the right when traveling west.
Pioneers in the 1830's by the tens of thousands traveled west over the Territorial Road (roughly parallel to I-94). Many of them stopped in the Jackson area to take up land. Jackson County was named after Andrew Jackson and organized in 1832. The . . . — — Map (db m86567) HM
On West Michigan Avenue just east of Watson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1866, at a cost of $60,000, the Union Block (later referred to as the Beaman Block) was the largest business block in Grass Lake. During its lifetime, it was a hotel, a sanatorium for mineral water cure, a town hall, a carriage factory, . . . — — Map (db m211986) HM
On Fairview Street, on the right when traveling north.
Hanover High School
Located on one of Hanover's most
prominent sites, this former school
was erected in 1911. Built in the
Georgian Revival style, this town
landmark exemplifies a school design
popular during the early . . . — — Map (db m165368) HM
On Fairview Road south of Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
This horse hitching post came from the pioneer
family estate of Wells & Mary Dew of Hanover.
Wells Dew was active in the financing and
development of Hanover and also took an interest
in politics.
Their daughter Edith was County . . . — — Map (db m165370) HM
On West State Street, on the right when traveling west.
In grateful remembrance of
James Orsemus Bibbins
1811 - 1892
Capt. 77th Reg. New York State Militia 1884
And his beloved wife
Lovisa Storm Bibbins
1816-1898
Of Dutch and Welsh lineage, they were among the pioneers who came
from . . . — — Map (db m206849) HM
This triple-brick Victorian-style structure, built in 1886 by Newton Sears and Milford Tanner, exemplifies small town midwestern general stores of the 1880s. In 1891, Ernest Wellman and his mother bought out Tanner's interest. The following year, . . . — — Map (db m88685) HM
On West High Street, on the right when traveling east.
To honor all the people who lost their lives,
and praise the heroes who died trying to save others.
To commemorate the courage of an entire nation,
and pay tribute to its strength in persevering.
To remember the attacks on the United . . . — — Map (db m206982) WM
On North Jackson Street north of West Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In the 1830s-50s, a strong antislavery presence grew in Jackson. Opponents of slavery advocated for their cause with prominent speakers and public meetings. The courthouse, located in the southwest corner of what became the intersection of . . . — — Map (db m196374) HM
On Greenwood Street south of West Mason Street, on the right when traveling south.
Austin Blair began his political career in Eaton Rapids, where he was elected Eaton County clerk in 1842. As a member of the Michigan House of Representatives (1846-1849), he served in the Judiciary Committee and was a leading supporter or the 1846 . . . — — Map (db m54275) HM
On West Michigan Avenue just east of North Jackson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Center of Conflict and Conviction
Bucky Harris Park was a busting business district in the center of town known as Jacksonburg Square in the 1800s. It featured the old county courthouse, three commercial blocks, and the first newspaper . . . — — Map (db m206847) HM
During the the American Civil War (1861-1865) one of Michigan's military headquarters was In Jackson. Camp Blair was planned 1863 as a draft rendezvous point and as a center for convalescing troops. Named for incumbent governor Austin Blair, a . . . — — Map (db m210749) HM
On North Wisner Street north of Wildwood Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Camp Blair was named after Gov. Austin Blair, who served as "Michigan's Civil War Governor" from 1861-65. Blair, of Jackson, visited the camp several times. He is buried in Mt. Evergreen Cemetery,Jackson.
Camp of Many Purposes
Camp . . . — — Map (db m210745) HM
Near Clinton Road at Adams Street, on the left when traveling north.
Rendezvous Point for the 20th and 26th Regiments
Camp Jackson was a training ground for Civil War recruits in the 20th and 26th regiments of the Michigan Volunteer Infantry. The camp was located on land owned by Jeremiah Marvin, a Blackman . . . — — Map (db m197268) HM
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
On East Michigan Avenue (Business Interstate 94) at South Horton Street, on the right when traveling east on East Michigan Avenue.
19th-20th Century Industrial/Commercial Complex
The historic Collins Manufacturing/Jackson Automobile Co. Complex is an important physical reminder of Jackson's industrial and commercial development and an excellent representation of . . . — — Map (db m210726) HM
This building was constructed
by the city of Jackson in the early
1920s, and was originally used for
park utility purposes including
the housing of zoo animals.
The complex was renovated over
time by the Museum to include
a doctor's office, . . . — — Map (db m211801) HM
On West Franklin Street at South Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling east on West Franklin Street.
Underground Railroad Hub
The DeLand family's property was located on the northeast corner of Mechanic and Franklin streets from 1851 until 1878. Three family members participated in the Underground Railroad: William DeLand offered his . . . — — Map (db m210762) HM
The Dibble schoolhouse
was built in 1885 and was
first located at the corner of
Kibby and Robinson Roads.
This one-room schoolhouse
was donated to the Museum
by the Union School District
of Jackson and moved to its
current site in 1968. — — Map (db m211733) HM
On West Louis Glick Highway (Business Route 94) near North Mechanic Street.
In 1888, the above engineering
building (today at 124 W. Louis
Glick Highway) was added to the
Eldred Mill complex immediately
west of the mill. In later Jackson
history, the building became
known as Howard's Feedstore
Warehouse. Today, . . . — — Map (db m212196) HM
On 4th Street at Horton Road, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street.
In 1855 Abraham Wing purchased this farm for his widowed daughter, Mary. Within a year she married Dwight Merriman, and under their guidance, Hillside became a model farm, with over 600 acres of orchards and cultivated fields. In 1881 their first . . . — — Map (db m63843) HM
On 4th Street at East Hickory Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street.
This 530 acre tract and a generous endowment, the gift of Ella Wing Merriman Sharp to her native City of Jackson 1914
"Its beauty a fitting memorial to a useful life" — — Map (db m212213) HM
On East High Street at South Milwaukee Street, on the right when traveling west on East High Street.
Elnora Moorman was appointed in May of 1969 and then elected in 1971 as the City of Jackson's first African-American and female City Commissioner. She later served as Vice-Mayor and also served the City of Jackson Housing Commission and Jackson . . . — — Map (db m211979) HM
On South Jackson Street at West Cortland Street, on the right when traveling north on South Jackson Street.
In 1834 thirteen Jackson pioneers established the Barry-Jackson Baptist Church in Sandstone Township. Five years later the Reverend David Hendee and seventeen members of that church formed the First Baptist Church in Jackson. Meetings were held in . . . — — Map (db m54348) HM
On North Jackson Street south of West Pearl Street, on the left when traveling north.
This monumental Romanesque Revival church was erected in 1859 according to plans by architect Horatio N. White of Syracuse, New York. It is this congregation's third church. In 1871 the building was raised eight feet to accommodate lower-level . . . — — Map (db m54349) HM
On West Michigan Avenue at South Blackstone Street, on the right when traveling east on West Michigan Avenue.
The origins of the First United Methodist Church can be traced to 1831 when preacher Elijah Pilcher arrived in “Jacksonburgh” to serve the town's growing Methodist community. Services were held around town until a small church was . . . — — Map (db m54374) HM
On North Mechanic Street north of Armory Court, on the left when traveling north.
This was the original site of Michigan's first state prison, approved by the legislature in 1838. A temporary wooden prison, enclosed by a fence of tamarack poles, was built on sixty acres donated for that purpose here. In 1839 the first 35 . . . — — Map (db m54645) HM
The Gazebo was originally located in the garden south of the farmhouse, where the Dibble School is now located. There was a footpath that led from the house to the gazebo, and Mrs. Sharp often had breakfast or tea there when the weather was nice. . . . — — Map (db m211735) HM
Near 4th Street at Horton Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Granary was formerly two structures connected by an open shed. The brick building served as the farm's granary, and the wood structure and open shed were used as a work area for the repair and storage of farm tools and equipment. The building . . . — — Map (db m211960) HM
On Parkway Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Parkway Street.
The Glory Days of Hague Park
In the 1890s, Vandercook Lake property owner
Edrick Hague developed this spot as a picnic area.
Entrepreneurs later leased the acreage from
Hague with the intent of turning it into an
amusement park. In 1907, . . . — — Map (db m211590) HM
On West Michigan Avenue at South Jackson Street, on the left when traveling west on West Michigan Avenue.
(side a)
Horace Ismon
This building was erected for Jackson dry goods merchant Horace Ismon in 1853. Ismon had begun his mercantile career in Paw Paw during the 1840s. Although established in Jackson, he continued his Paw Paw . . . — — Map (db m54647) HM
On West Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to those
who followed in the
paths taken by
earlier patriots and
offered their lives.
in service to their
country during the
Global War
on Terror.
Because of them-
-we are free
-our nation lives
-our world is blessed . . . — — Map (db m210716) WM
On West Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Jackson County Korean
Veterans who gave
their lives to preserve
the freedom of our country
1950 - 1955
Angevine Robert H
Armbruster Herbert
Barnes Raymond C
Clickner George W
Curran Richard P
Fisher Richard L
King . . . — — Map (db m210713) WM
On West Michigan Avenue at 1st Street, in the median on West Michigan Avenue.
In honor of the women of Jackson County who have served and are now serving in the military service of the United States of America — — Map (db m209993) WM
On West Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Jackson County World
War I Veterans Who
Sacrificed Their Lives To
Preserve The Principles Of
This Country
4-6-1917
11-11-1918
George Ahl
Charles Oscar Anderson
Charles Aloysisus Andrews
Frank Asch
Lawrence Bailey . . . — — Map (db m209995) WM
On West Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Thomas Adams
Alver Anderberg
Elmer C. Anderson
Harold Appel
James J. Archambeault
Kenneth Aten
Harry M. Aukerman
Zygmunt Backus
Robert Baggs
Elwood Bailey
Malcolm Bailey
Tiffany Bailey
Arthur C. Bamm, . . . — — Map (db m209999) WM
On County Farm Road near Technology Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Ira McGonagel (1808-
1892) is among those
buried in the Jackson Poor
Farm Cemetery. Ira, the
son of Scottish immigrants,
was the father of 9, a
"farmer and a "laborer"
He owned real estate in
Jackson County in the
1860s-70s, . . . — — Map (db m212193) HM
On East Michigan Avenue (Business Interstate 94) at South Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Michigan Avenue.
The Final Ride to Midnight
This property originally a freight depot offered a rail ride to freedom on the fastest transportation possible, but it came with a cost. Imagine hiding among the cargo knowing that if you're found you could be . . . — — Map (db m210727) HM
On North Jackson Street at West Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Jackson Street.
On March 30, 1830, a commission appointed to choose Jackson County's seat of government reported: "A territorial road, call the St. Joseph's road, was last winter laid.... Where this road crosses the Grand river... a flourishing village is . . . — — Map (db m54313) HM
On McCain Rd at Ganton Dr, on the right when traveling west on McCain Rd.
This typical one-room schoolhouse was built for School District No. 2 of Summit Township in the 1880s. Named for a school board member, McCain School is the second schoolhouse erected on this site. The first was built in the early 1850s shortly . . . — — Map (db m88676) HM
Near 4th Street at Horton Road, on the right when traveling north.
The original portion of the Merriman-Sharp farmhouse was built in the 1840s. Major additions were constructed in 1857 and 1863. The Merriman-Sharp family occupied the house from 1857 to 1912. The house reflects both the Greek Revival and Italianate . . . — — Map (db m211962) HM
On West Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Charles D. Plumb
Wendell J. Jarrell
Larrie C. Allen
Billy R. Hunter
Peter S. Hawley
Daniel J. Maes
Willie Johnson Jr.
Jackie Ray
Lawrence J. Buynoski
Robert J. Jenks
John C. Bonney
Eric L. Stauff . . . — — Map (db m210715) WM
On Martin Luther King Junior Drive at Energy Plaza, on the right when traveling north on Martin Luther King Junior Drive.
1940 - 1962 Fossil Fuel Generation
Shown here with upgrades, these generating plants are still producing electricity.
Weadock-Bay City Generating since 1940
Cobb-Muskegon Generating since 1948
Whiting-Monroe Generating since 1952 . . . — — Map (db m210785) HM
On Greenwood Avenue at Morrell Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Greenwood Avenue.
Mount Evergreen Cemetery. In 1843 Jackson's village council purchased land from Eunice Dygert to establish public burial grounds in the village. The grounds were officially named Mount Evergreen Cemetery in 1879. The Greenwood Wall on the . . . — — Map (db m206859) HM
On Greenwood Avenue at Morrell Street, on the right when traveling north on Greenwood Avenue.
Resting Place for American Heroes
Here is hallowed ground where many of the bravest and most honorable heroes from America's history have been laid to rest. Mt. Evergreen is a dedicated burial ground for soldiers from the War of 1812, the . . . — — Map (db m206860) HM
These 28 Michigan military men were part of the 1177 that lost their lives
for our country on December 7, 1941 on the Battleship USS Arizona
Frederick Purdy Amon, S1/c USN Niles
Joseph Baraga, SGT USMC Channing
Robert Emile Budd,F2/c USN . . . — — Map (db m209238) WM
On East Prospect Street just west of Merriman Street, on the right when traveling west.
Congregation dates back to 1865
The Second Baptist Congregation was founded in 1865 when George and Sarah Green opened their home on Pearl Street, Jackson, for worship services. Over the years, the congregation built a masonry house of . . . — — Map (db m211881) HM
2018
Joshua Diedrich
Plasticized Concrete
Gift of Robert and Laurie LaZebnik
Jackson native Robert (Bob) LaZebnik commissioned
this enormous shoe to celebrate Miller's Shoe Parlor, a
staple of downtown Jackson since 1913. Bob . . . — — Map (db m211731) HM
On Wildwood Avenue at First Street, in the median on Wildwood Avenue.
To the soldiers and sailors
of
Jackson County
who gave their services and many their lives
to their country in the war for the Union
1861-1865
Erected as a tribute of love and admiration
by one of their companions-in-arms
May 30, . . . — — Map (db m89603) WM
On North Francis Street at East Ganson Street, on the left when traveling south on North Francis Street.
Constructed in 1857, St. John's is the oldest Catholic Church in Jackson and was the only church of this denomination in this city until 1901. Bishop Peter Paul Lefevre laid the cornerstone for this structure in 1856. St. John's began as a mission . . . — — Map (db m55417) HM
On South Mechanic Street at East Wesley Street, on the right when traveling north on South Mechanic Street.
In 1880 Bishop Casper Henry Borgess of the Detroit Diocese approved the establishment of a second Catholic parish in the city of Jackson. The cornerstone ceremony for the parish church was held July 4, 1881. The present limestone Romanesque . . . — — Map (db m55220) HM
On South Jackson Street at West Washington Street (U.S. 127), on the left when traveling south on South Jackson Street.
On December 8, 1838, the founders of St. Paul's Parish met and began the task of drafting the Articles of Organization for a “new Protestant society.” The Parish of St. Paul's Church was officially established with the signing by . . . — — Map (db m54646) HM
This log house was built by Eli
Stillson in the late 1860s and was
lived in by multiple families until
the early 1960s. Over time, the
cabin underwent many changes,
including the addition of numerous
windows and doors. The structure
was . . . — — Map (db m211730) HM
On North Jackson Street at West Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Jackson Street.
An Emboldened Community For Civil Rights
Starting in the 1840s, the First Congregational Church played an active role in social reforms, civil rights and the anti-slavery movement. This is the setting where the congregation tried to do what . . . — — Map (db m206853) HM
On South Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1975, when Dennis Hurst was elected the youngest City Commissioner in
Jackson history he emphasized his commitment to restore downtown Jackson.
Hurst joined with Mayor Fred Janke and other Commissioners to create the
Downtown Development . . . — — Map (db m206852) HM
On West Michigan Avenue east of South Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east.
This alley is named for Emma Nichols, a woman who found freedom in Jackson on the Underground Railroad. Emma was born a slave in Virginia in 1830. She later escaped slavery and came to Jackson seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad. Emma and . . . — — Map (db m206848) HM
The original was built in the
late 1840s with alterations
occurring over time, including
the addition of the tower section. Initially, the barn.
was used for general livestock
and agricultural purposes,
but as the farm evolved it . . . — — Map (db m211738) HM
On 2nd Street at West Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street.
Birthplace of a Political Movement
On July 6, 1854, a new movement was born from a gathering of like-minded people who knew every man and woman was created equal. This gathering created a political change in the United States by signaling . . . — — Map (db m210782) HM
On West Franklin Street just east of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Here, under the oaks, July 6th, 1854, was born the Republican Party destined in the throes of civil strife to abolish slavery, vindicate democracy and perpetuate the Union. — — Map (db m211289) HM
On W. Franklin Street at Second Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Franklin Street.
On July 6, 1854, a state convention of anti-slavery men was held in Jackson to found a new political party. Uncle Tom's Cabin had been published two years earlier, causing increased resentment against slavery, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act of May, . . . — — Map (db m55195) HM
On West Michigan Avenue at Louis Glick Highway, in the median on West Michigan Avenue.
In memory of
our unknown
soldiers
Presented by the General W.H. Withington Circle, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, as a memorial to the mothers, wives, daughters, sisters and lineal female descendants of the men who offered their . . . — — Map (db m210718) WM
On West High Street, on the right when traveling east.
On December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, a sneak attack by
the Japanese Imperial Navy sunk this ship among others taking
1177 servicemen with it. A day of infamy never to forget. — — Map (db m206981) HM WM
On Francis Street at West McDevitt Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Francis Street.
Erected in grateful recognition of the men and women of Summit Township
In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice and in honor of all who faithfully served in defense of our country — — Map (db m211964) WM
In 1971 the Museum moved
this original Merriman-Sharp
farm building to its current
location where it was adapted
for use as an exhibit area.
It has since been repurposed
for educational programs
as an example of a typical
nineteenth . . . — — Map (db m211736) HM
On Brooklyn Road, on the left when traveling north.
To the memory of
Corporal Glenn Kleile
Company B. 26th. Infantry
338th. Regiment, A. E. F.
Who gave his life for his country
at Argonne Forest, France.
October 9, 1918. — — Map (db m206851) WM
On Austin Road, on the right when traveling north.
Erected as a lasting tribute to
the men and women of Napoleon Township
who served their country in World War II
Wallace Adache, Jr.
Owen Adams
Robert Adams
Floyd Aiken
Robert Aiken
Harold Alger
Harold F. Alger
Vernon . . . — — Map (db m209236) WM
Near Meridian Road, 0.8 miles north of North Territorial Road, on the left when traveling north.
Meridian-Base Line Initial Point
The 1785 Land Ordinance organized the system of surveying land in regular square six-mile units called townships and square one-mile subunits called sections. Surveyor General Edward Tiffin set the . . . — — Map (db m171910) HM
On Bunkerhill Road, 1 mile south of Territorial Road (Michigan Highway M106), on the right when traveling north.
This boulder
marks the site where
John Batteese Berrard
built the first
Indian trading post
in
Jackson County
Erected by
Thomas Wincad
William E. Flemming
1816 — 1985 — — Map (db m88896) HM
On Hammond Road west of Cross Road, on the right when traveling east.
From here, view both sides of Hammond
Road that in 1835 boasted a village with
a storekeeper, a tailor, a shoemaker, a
blacksmith, and many others who carried
on a busy community life. To the northeast,
observe the 210 acres that Deacon . . . — — Map (db m165356) HM
On Hammond Road west of Cross Road, on the right when traveling east.
Village Contains 128 Lots
30 Acres On South Side
210 Acres On North Side.
Excluding Village Lots.
Were Donated For Two Colleges
Methodist Episcopal 1835
Free Will Baptist-1844
First Lots Sold
James Taylor . . . — — Map (db m210720) HM
On E.P. Hart Circle north of Spring Arbor Road, in the median.
Named in honor of Edward Payson Hart (1835-1919)
Founder of Spring Arbor University
1873
Born in Vermont, Edward Payson Hart with his wife, Martha (1838-1924), came to Michigan
as a Free Methodist Evangelist in 1864. In 1873, Hart . . . — — Map (db m206857) HM
Ed Cross and his wife, Edith, built this house, barn and granary in 1919. As a young man Cross (1863 - 1938) spent several years working as a logger in Mackinac County, eventually returning to Spring Arbor. During the last fifty years of his life he . . . — — Map (db m88675) HM
On Hammond Road west of Cross Road, on the right when traveling east.
December 4, 1844, Michigan Central College, under
the auspices of the Free-Will Baptists, enrolled five
students and started classes near this location.
Earlier, the newly-chosen president, David M. Graham,
a graduate of Oberlin College, had . . . — — Map (db m165360) HM
On Hammond Road at Cross Road, on the right when traveling east on Hammond Road.
Huron Potawatomi Village
As early as 1825 large numbers of Potawatomi encamped at this location. One of the most prominent Huron Potatwatomi located here was Wabkezhik (Whapcazeek), who was wounded during the 1811 Battle of Tippicanoe Creek . . . — — Map (db m84726) HM
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