Historical Markers and War Memorials in White Pigeon, Michigan
Centreville is the county seat for St. Joseph County
White Pigeon is in St. Joseph County
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On U.S. 131 at U.S. 12, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 131.
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Potawatomi Chief Wahbememe (White Pigeon) was a signer of the 1795 Treaty of Greenville, which placed Michigan Great Lakes forts in U.S. hands. The chief was known as a friend to the white settlers in Michigan. According to legend, . . . — — Map (db m47179) HM
On West Chicago Road at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on West Chicago Road.
Standing on this site since Andrew Jackson was president of the United States, the building where the White Pigeon Land Office conducted business from 1831 to 1834 is one of the historic treasures of Michigan. From this building, title to much of . . . — — Map (db m61725) HM
On West Chicago Road (U.S. 12) at South Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on West Chicago Road.
Signed on August 29, 1821, the Treaty of Chicago resulted in the Potawatomi and other tribes in southwestern Michigan Territory turning over their lands to the federal government. In 1831, after the land was surveyed, the government opened this . . . — — Map (db m64544) HM
Near U.S. 131 at U.S. 12, on the left when traveling north.
“These Gave Their Last Full Measure”
World War I
Pvt Robert E. Swartz Sep 23, 1918
World War II
S2C Lyle E. Burdick Sep 24, 1942
PFC Arthur R. Gowker Feb 21, 1944
SGT Richard L. . . . — — Map (db m73055) WM