On Lewis Avenue at Van Akins Street, on the right when traveling north on Lewis Avenue.
Ida Village
A day's ride from the River Raisin stood the Ida Inn. Settlers built log cabins around the inn and farms appeared along the old corduroy roads. The Inn, later to become the train station and post office, was purchased, along with . . . — — Map (db m170288) HM
On Lewis Avenue 0.1 miles north of Ida Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1836, a well was placed at this site for the
use of the Southern Michigan Railroad Company
to supply water for its steam locomotives. This
rail line was used for passengers and freight
between Monroe and Adrian. Because the water
from this . . . — — Map (db m170287) HM
