Historical Markers and War Memorials in Portage, Michigan
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This memorial is erected in honored memory of our sons and daughters who nobly served the American cause of liberty and justice in time of war — — Map (db m190207) WM
Built in 1856, this one-room schoolhouse was formerly located on Oakland Drive south of Shaver Road on land donated by Mr. & Mrs. Harvey booth. The schoolhouse remained in use until 1947.
A fine example of Greek revival architecture, the . . . — — Map (db m190204) HM
This sculpture is dedicated to all my Navy shipmates, Marine, Army and Coast Guard buddies, and allies of all faiths who served in the Guadalcanal Campaign from August 7, 1942 to February 17, 1943. These brave men and women were part of the first . . . — — Map (db m68828) WM
Gregory B. Jarvis
August 24, 1944
January 28, 1986
Born in Detroit Michigan, Payload Specialist, Gregory Jarvis and his crew members, Ellison Onizuka, Michael Smith, Christa McAuliffe, Francis Scobee, Ronald McNair and Judith . . . — — Map (db m68826) HM
The Hayloft Theatre Barn was constructed in 1902. From 1919 into the 1940s, the barn was part of a working farm owned by the Solomon Schiedel Family. The barn was purchased in the 1940s and developed into the Hayloft Theatre by Mary and Vern Meyers. . . . — — Map (db m190205) HM
The oldest commercial structure still standing in Portage, the former Portage grain elevator was originally located at the corner of Shaver Road and Centre Avenue. The tile block building was constructed in 1931 to replace the wooden structure, . . . — — Map (db m190206) HM
Built in 1846 by William Welch, the oldest house in Portage was originally located on West Milham. A one-time residence of U.S. Senator Charles Stuart, the house is rumored to have been used for the Underground Railway.
A unique example of . . . — — Map (db m190202) HM
