Historical Markers and War Memorials in Vermontville, Michigan
Charlotte is the county seat for Eaton County
Vermontville is in Eaton County
Eaton County(79) ► ADJACENT TO EATON COUNTY Barry County(39) ► Calhoun County(138) ► Clinton County(49) ► Ingham County(184) ► Ionia County(57) ► Jackson County(130) ►
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Veterans' Memorial Park Built and maintained by members of American Legion Post 222 as a reminder of all of the people who gave so much that the flag of freedom still flies everyday above the land of the free! — — Map (db m191611) WM
Dedicated to the Vietnam veterans of Eaton & Barry Counties who honorably served & gave their all for our great country
Ronald D. Albertson - Dimondale
Ellis E. Austin - Vermontville
David W. Barnaby - Charlotte
David W. Barrus - . . . — — Map (db m191561) WM
The Rev. Sylvester Cochrane, a Congregational minister from Vermont, first conceived of a settlement in Michigan after a visit here in 1835. Returning home he formed a group called the Union Colony, which settled in Vermontville the next year. The . . . — — Map (db m191516) HM
Vermontville Opera House, completed in 1898, is still the main center of community activities. The two-story red brick structure with cutstone foundation, and an off-center tower over the front entrance, was constructed with funds solicited from the . . . — — Map (db m191515) HM
In 1836 a group from Vermont known as the Union Colony settled here. The members were determined that their children should receive a good education. The Vermontville Academical Association was formed, constructed this building, and opened it for . . . — — Map (db m191517) HM
This memorial marks the site of the first dwelling erected by the Vermontville Colony in 1837 It was called "The State House" and was used to shelter the pioneer families while building their own homes. — — Map (db m191600) HM
On this plot of ground was erected The First Schoolhouse in Vermontville in 1838.
It was used until a date in the early fifties, and was also occupied for church purposes from 1838 - 1844. — — Map (db m191599) HM
A Methodist class was organized in this area in 1845. Early worship services, held in private homes and local schools, were conducted by preachers traveling the Eaton circuit. In 1859 the Michigan Methodist Conference made Vermontville a separate . . . — — Map (db m191520) HM
