Historical Markers and War Memorials in Bloomingdale, Michigan
Paw Paw is the county seat for Van Buren County
Bloomingdale is in Van Buren County
Van Buren County(76) ► ADJACENT TO VAN BUREN COUNTY Allegan County(53) ► Berrien County(80) ► Cass County(44) ► Kalamazoo County(100) ► St. Joseph County(55) ► Lake County, Illinois(66) ►
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Near W. Kalamazoo Street at Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
This Pump Jack is typical of the many that were in operation in Bloomingdale in the late 30's and early 40's.
On August 13th, 1938, after several days of drilling on the Wiggins Farm, which borders the village on the north, the Fisher McCall . . . — — Map (db m69950) HM
Near W. Kalamazoo Street at Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
(Side One)
Bloomingdale Oil Boom
This 90 ft, 1930's era oil derrick is typical of the many drilling rigs that occupied the landscapes around bloomingdale during the late 1930's.
It was originally located in Mt. Pleasant, . . . — — Map (db m69929) HM
On N. Van Buren Street at W. Spring Street, on the left when traveling north on N. Van Buren Street.
(Center Monument)
Dedicated to
all Veterans, men
and women who have
served our country
in peace and war.
Their memories
will never die.
(Left Tablet)
In memory of the
VETERANS
of all wars.
Erected by . . . — — Map (db m69952) WM
Near N. Van Buren Street at W. Spring Street, on the left when traveling north.
(Side One)
Kalamazoo and South Haven Railroad
On April 14, 1869, Kalamazoo businessmen filed articles of incorporation establishing the Kalamazoo and South Haven Railroad Company. Final construction on the line was completed in . . . — — Map (db m69951) HM
