Old Allegan Road Historic Marker Dedication

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Old Allegan Road Historic Marker Dedication

Entry/Object ID

2024.04.04

Scope and Content

Three photos, flyer and newspaper clipping from dedication. Original accession number for items is 96-81-1-4. OLD ALLEGAN ROAD Historic Marker Dedication October 29, 1994 10:30 A.M. River Bluff Park Welcome: Dennis Howell, Saugatuck Township Supervisor Mistress of Ceremonies: Patricia Birkholz, Allegan County Treasurer Special Guests: Senator Wm. Van Regenmorter; Speaker Paul Hillegonds;Todd Oleson, President Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society; Kim Shutich, Granddaughter of Anna Schmacher -Douglas, MI Presentation: Laura Ashlee, Historic Preservation Coordinator. Michigan Historical Commission Tribute: Senator Van Regenmorter; Speaker Hillegonds Please Join us for Cider and Doughnuts compliments of Crane Orchards and Douglas Super-Valu. Newspaper clipping dated 7/19/9? Historical marker sought A campaign is being started to raise money for a historical marker for the Old Allegan Road. The road grew out of an Indian trail which connected Allegan and points east with Lake Michigan. At the request of citizens living along the road, the Saugatuck Township Park and Recreation Commission agreed to offer a site for the marker in River Bluff Park, according to Art Lane of the Park Commission. The marker would cost about $2,025 plus installation. The money would come from donations rather than township park funds. The road must be listed on the State Register of Historic Sites in order to be eligible for a marker. Persons wishing to donate may make checks payable to the Saugatuck Township Park and Recreation Commission, noting on the check that the money is for the historical marker. Donations are tax deductible. The address is Box 127, Douglas. Ml 49406. Newspaper clipping about the history of Old Allegan Road from 1977

Collection

Transportation: highway and road infrastructure

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2024.04

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Location

Box

137 Transportation on Land

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Birkholz, Patty (Knoll) 1944-2018, Oleson, Todd, Ashlee, Laura Rose

Create Date

November 15, 2021

Update Date

March 4, 2024