Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cassopolis, Michigan

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cassopolis, Michigan

1 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Memorial —

(Marker 1) Captain Kincheloe Born July 2, 1928, was a Korean War fighter ace who flew the rocket-powered Bell X-2 to a world record altitude of 126,200 feet on September 7, 1956. He died July 26, 1958, in the service of his country . . . — — Map (db m75414) HM

2 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — L487 — Cass County Courthouse —

Completed in 1899, this wooden frame building with limestone veneer is the third courthouse to serve Cass County. The Territorial Government of Michigan established the county in 1829 and named it after then Governor Lewis Cass. Two years later . . . — — Map (db m64729) HM

3 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — Cass County Jail Cornerstone —

This was the third Cass County jail. It was built in 1878-1879 at a cost of $17,770. It was described as the newest, costliest and best public building in Cass County. It replaced the jail built in 1852. — — Map (db m212597) HM

4 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — Cass County Veterans Memorial —

(Panel 1) “Who More Than Self Their Country Loved” 1946 (Panel 2) Korean Conflict 1950 to 1955 Name - City - DOB - DOD - Rank Eugene Waldo - Dowagiac - . . . — — Map (db m75408) WM

5 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — Cassopolis Veterans Memorial —

In Memoriam Veterans Of All Wars Erected By Citizens of Cassopolis 1934 — — Map (db m78174) WM

6 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — L1352 — Chain Lake Baptist Church and Cemetery —

In the 1830s southern runaway slaves bound for freedom in Canada came into Michigan near Cassopolis. In 1840, Cass County's Quaker community, which provided a haven for the fugitives, became an integral part of the Underground Railroad. Many free . . . — — Map (db m64712) HM

7 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — 30 — Freedom Road — Michigan Legal Milestone —

Beginning in 1829, Penn, Calvin, and Porter townships in Cass County were settled by Quakers who migrated there. Free Blacks also settled there, and both groups lived in harmony. Blacks in Cass County enjoyed many rights, such as the right to own . . . — — Map (db m79005) HM

8 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — Lewis Cass — Governor - General - Grand Master —

Born New Hampshire 1782. 18 years Governor of Territory of Michigan (1813-1831). Served Nation thirty years as Senator - Minister to France - Secretary of War - Secretary of State. Visited Zion Lodge No. 1 1812 - later affiliated. Permanent Michigan . . . — — Map (db m75409) HM

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9 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — L367 — Newton House —

Designed by Christian Haefner in the 1860s, this house belonged to George Newton, a state legislator. The cupola, projecting eaves, and symmetrically grouped windows distinguish its architecture. This building is located in the 580 acre densely . . . — — Map (db m64730) HM

10 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — Pioneer Log Cabin Museum —

1923 constructed with logs and money donated by the Pioneer Historical Society — — Map (db m212652) HM

11 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — Sanctuary and Deliverance —

Sanctuary and Deliverance the 1847 Kentucky raid in Cass County Friends of Freedom Seekers — — Map (db m212595) HM

12 ► Michigan, Cass County, Cassopolis — To Those Who Fight For America's Freedom in the Past, Present and Future —

"Freedom and fear are at war, the advance of human freedom. The great achievement of our time and the great hope of every time. Now depends on us." President George W. Bush speech Sept. 20, 2001 Dedicated to the people of Cassopolis — — Map (db m212596) WM

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