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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28T1_dyckman-avenue-bascule-bridge_South-Haven-MI.html
Today, crossing the Black River is a far simpler task than in the past. Early travelers relied on ferryboats to transport them across the river until 1856, when a wooden drawbridge was constructed.
From 1889 until 1968, an iron swing bridge conn…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28SZ_the-lightkeepers-dwelling_South-Haven-MI.html
The South Haven Lightkeeper's dwelling was built by the United States Lighthouse Service in 1871-1872, when South Haven's first lighthouse was constructed.
The dwelling was last occupied by a lightkeeper in 1940, when technical changes eliminate…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28SU_history-of-the-channel-piers_South-Haven-MI.html
In 1861, the first piers appeared on the north and south side of the entrance to the Black River. The channel between the piers was dredged to allow access to larger ships. In 1867, the piers were extended and the channel was widened which allowed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28SR_birth-of-city-utilities_South-Haven-MI.html
The City of South Haven took a major step forward in providing utility services to residents in 1892 when a water pumping station was constructed on the lakeshore. In 1895, the City purchased its first electric generator. The original water pumpin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28S7_downtowns-rich-history_South-Haven-MI.html
When South Haven became an incorporated town in 1869, it was a tiny but prosperous village with a bustling economy. Lake Michigan provided robust fishing, lumbering, shipping and fruit industries and the downtown business district grew quickly.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BRP_hartman-school_South-Haven-MI.html
In 1906 the South Haven School District built this four-room school in Ward 2. The school, designed by Hussey and White of Lansing, was constructed at a cost of approximately $7,000. It was named for local businessman and school board president E.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BRO_scott-club_South-Haven-MI.html
This federated women's club, founded as a reading circle in 1883 and named for Sir Walter Scott, merged with the Literary and Antiquarian Societies to build a clubhouse in 1892. John Cornelius Randall designed the sandstone Queen Anne structure, b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BRN_south-haven-world-war-i-memorial_South-Haven-MI.html
ToOur HeroesVeterans of the World War1917 — 1918
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BRM_indiana-school_South-Haven-MI.html
This school was built for Ward One of the South Haven School District in 1898. Constructed at a cost of nearly $5,000 by William Buck, the handsome two-story building was designed by Frank S. Allen. It later took its name from the street on which …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BQU_covert-world-war-ii-memorial_Covert-MI.html
The citizens of CovertTownship with solemnpride and reverentgratitude honor thosewho gave their livesto win World War II1941 — 1945
William O. Bigoness Jr.Walter J. FitchEdward H. HeckerGeorge E. HusekDonald O. MomanyVictor W. NovakJohn F…