Historical Markers and War Memorials in Charlotte, Michigan
Charlotte is the county seat for Eaton County
Charlotte 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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This building served as Eaton County's courthouse from 1846 to 1872. The first courthouse was built in Bellevue in the 1830s. In 1840, Charlotte became the county seat, and in 1844 the county supervisors voted to erect a new courthouse on the . . . — — Map (db m216458) HM
Dedicated in memory of those who
sacrificed their lives to preserve
our American heritage
"that we may live in peace."
In memory of S.S.G. David W. Barrus
Many shores,
many battles,
served without malice
In memory of Frederick A. Young . . . — — Map (db m217362) WM
On November 30, 1878, the local Methodist class purchased land for a church from Benjamin and Catherine Spotts for $25.00. Church men cut and hewed the logs for the building. The Reverend B. E. Paddock dedicated the church on November 10, 1881. . . . — — Map (db m126010) HM
The citizens of Charlotte proudly dedicate this monument to the memory of our two heroes who were awarded the Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is America's highest military decoration for valor in combat. It is awarded to individuals whose . . . — — Map (db m216503) HM WM
Developed originally as a helicopter gunship for use in Vietnam, the Cobra demonstrated remarkable versatility and power.
Built 1968 Retired 1999
Service: Germany, South Korea, U.S.A.
Specifications
Made by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. . . . — — Map (db m216508) HM
Eaton County
Eaton County was organized in 1837 and named for President Andrew Jackson's war secretary, John H. Eaton. Pioneers had come to Bellevue, the first county seat, in 1833. The county was settled chiefly by New Englanders who . . . — — Map (db m121314) HM
Presented to A. S. Williams Post No. 40 Dept. of Mich. G. A. R. by U.S. Govt. in service of Civil War from 1861 to 1865.
This Post dedicated them to the memory of Soldiers and Sailors of Eaton County 1898. — — Map (db m216559) WM
This amazing oak tree is
approximately 250 years old.
It has stood as the Sentinel
on these grounds since the
American Revolution.
Courthouse Square Association
honors and celebrates its
life and history.
Eaton County's Museum
at . . . — — Map (db m216506) HM
Completed in 1846 for $1,000, the building was originally located on town
square, the current location of the 1885 Courthouse Museum. It served as
Eaton County's Courthouse until 1872, at which time it was sold and used as
the Episcopal Chapel. . . . — — Map (db m216457) HM
This handsome brick church was completed in 1881. Seven persons organized the congregation in 1851 in nearby Carmel Township. Moving to Charlotte the next year, they held services in the wooden courthouse and in 1856 built the city's first place of . . . — — Map (db m121366) HM
Members of the Gresham United Methodist Church first worshipped in a school and in homes. In 1879 Palmer and Rebecca McDonald gave this site on which to build a church. In order to erect the church, people in the community donated logs, which were . . . — — Map (db m191522) HM
The dam at Bennett Park was built around 1907 to provide cooling water for a stream generated water works facility. Additionally, it served as a local recreational attraction for many members of the community who would swim and fish here. The . . . — — Map (db m126182) HM
Local builder Nathan Johnson built this house around 1845 for Charlotte's first physician, Joseph P. Hall, and his wife, Mary. The house was moved from the business district to this site in 1868. Many professionals lived here, including . . . — — Map (db m126029) HM
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Served for many years by circuit riding ministers, the Methodist congregation dates from 1838, making it Charlotte's oldest religious society. People worshipped at the home of Jonathan Searles, in a temporary courtroom in the Eagle . . . — — Map (db m121387) HM
Luren D. Dickinson
Michigan's thirty-seventh governor, Luren D. Dickinson (1859-1943), prided himself on being a frugal farmer. As a young man he taught school and served as principal of Potterville High School before becoming . . . — — Map (db m125995) HM
"And the leaves of the trees were for the healing of the nations" Rev. 22-2
This Grove is dedicated to the memory of the Timberland Grange pioneers of Eaton County.
To the boys who answered their country's call.
To the study of trees . . . — — Map (db m216459) WM
