List of Michigan State Historic Sites in Allegan County facts for kids

Location of Allegan County in Michigan

Allegan County, located in Michigan, is home to many special places called Michigan State Historic Sites. These are buildings, areas, or objects that are important because of their history. They help us remember and learn about the past. Some of these sites are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are recognized as important across the whole country!

Let's explore some of these cool historic spots in Allegan County!

Historic Places in Allegan County
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Historic Places in Allegan County

Allegan County has many interesting sites that tell stories from long ago. Here are some of them:

Allegan City Sites

Allegan County Informational Designation: This marker at 125 Chestnut Street in Allegan helps us learn about the history of Allegan County itself. It was recognized as a historic site in 1961.
Church of the Good Shepherd: Located at 101 Walnut Street, this church was listed in 1973. It's a beautiful old building that has been part of the community for many years.
Delano House: You can find this historic house at 302 Cutler Street. It was also recognized in 1973, showing us what homes looked like a long time ago.
Hollister F. Marsh Jr. House: This house at 107 Delano Street became a historic site in 1983. It's another example of the interesting architecture from the past.
General Benjamin Pritchard House: At 330 Davis Street, this house belonged to General Benjamin Pritchard, an important figure in history. It was listed in 1972.
Second Street Bridge†: This bridge on 2nd Street is a historic landmark recognized in 1982. It's an important part of the city's transportation history.
Seventh Day Adventist Church: This church at 229 Cutler Street was listed in 1973. It has served the community for many years.
Orson G. Vahue House: Located at 203 Cutler Street, this house was recognized in 1983. It's another example of the historic homes in Allegan.

Douglas and Saugatuck Area Sites

The towns of Douglas and Saugatuck are close to each other and have many shared historic places.

All Saints Episcopal Church†: This church at 252 Grand Street in Saugatuck was listed in 1981. It's a beautiful old church with a rich history.
Allegan Road Commemorative Designation: This historic road marker is in River Bluff Park, Saugatuck. It was recognized in 1994 and marks an old important road.
Clipson Brewery Ice House (Twin Gables Hotel): At 900 Lake Street in Saugatuck, this building was listed in 1987. It has a unique past, once being an ice house for a brewery.
Douglas Union School†: This old school at 130 Center Street in Douglas was recognized in 1990. Imagine learning in a school building like this!
Dutcher Lodge: Located at 86 Center Street in Douglas, this lodge became a historic site in 1985.
First Congregational Church: This church at 296 Hoffman in Saugatuck was listed in 1991.
Francis Metallic Surfboat†: Found at 130 W. Center Street in Douglas, this unique surfboat was recognized in 2016. It's a special piece of maritime history.
Dr. Asa Goodrich House: This house at 112 Center Street in Douglas was listed in 1986.
Hacklander Site (20AE78)†: This important archaeological site at 130th Ave & 63rd ST in Saugatuck Township was recognized in 1972. It helps us learn about ancient cultures.
Sarah M. Kirby House: At 294 West Center Street in Douglas, this house was listed in 1987.
Horace D. Moore House: This house at 888 Holland Street in Saugatuck was recognized in 1984.
Reed's Livery: Located at 248 Culver Street in Saugatuck, this building was listed in 1990. A livery was a place where horses and carriages were kept or rented.
Schriver's Inn: Now known as the Ox-Bow School of Art, this site at 3435 Rupprecht Way in Saugatuck was listed in 1979. It's a place where art is created and taught.
Saugatuck Pump House†: This building at 735 Park Street in Saugatuck was recognized in 2016. It played a role in the town's water system.
Singapore Informational Designation: This marker at 102 Butler in Saugatuck tells the story of Singapore, a "ghost town" that was once a bustling lumber town but was buried by sand dunes. It was listed in 1958.
Warner P. Sutton House†: At 736 Pleasant Street in Saugatuck, this house was listed in 1987.
Fred Thompson House (William Springer House): This house at 633 Pleasant in Saugatuck was recognized in 1988.

Holland Area Sites

Castle Park Lodge: This lodge at 6700 Bryant Avenue in Holland was listed in 1979. It's a unique building in a special park area.
Ebenezer Reformed Church Informational Designation: This marker at 5166 Ottogan Street in Holland was recognized in 1970. It shares information about the church's history.
Dorr E. Felt Mansion†: Located at 6597 138th Ave in Holland, this mansion was listed in 2006. It's a grand historic home.
Graafschap Christian Reformed Church: This church at A-621 (48th Avenue) in Holland was listed in 1976.
Laketown Township Hall: At A-6280 142nd Avenue in Holland, this township hall was recognized in 1989. It's where local government meetings used to happen.
Old Wing Mission†: This important mission site at 5298 40th Ave in Holland was listed in 1967. It has a significant history related to early settlements and missions.

Other Allegan County Sites

John Crispe House: This house at 404 East Bridge Street in Plainwell was listed in 1988.
Fifty-Seventh Street Bridge†: This bridge on 57th Street over the Kalamazoo River in New Richmond was recognized in 1978. It's an important piece of engineering history.
Ganges Fractional District No. 1 School House: This old schoolhouse at 6292 124th Avenue in Fennville was listed in 1978. Imagine going to school here!
Henika Ladies' Library: At 149 South Main Street in Wayland, this library was recognized in 1985. It shows the importance of reading and learning in the past.
John Butler Johnson House The Porches: This house at 2207 70th Street in Fennville was listed in 1988, but it was sadly demolished in 2012.
Harvey Judson Kingsley House: Located at 626 West Main Street in Fennville, this house was listed in 1992.
Michigan Paper Company Mill Historic District†: This historic mill district at 200 Allegan Street in Plainwell was recognized in 2015. It tells the story of paper making in the area.
Oakland Christian Reformed Church: At 4452 38th Street in Hamilton, this church was listed in 1986.
Otsego Methodist Church: This church at 223 E. Allegan in Otsego was listed in 2002.
Overisel Reformed Church: This church at A-4706 142nd Avenue in Overisel Township was listed in 1988, but it has since been demolished.
Village of Pier Cove Informational Designation: This marker at 2290 Lakeshore Drive in Fennville was recognized in 1989. It shares the history of the old village of Pier Cove.

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All Saints Episcopal Church
Allegan Road Commemorative Designation
Castle Park Lodge
Church of the Good Shepherd
Clipson Brewery Ice House
John Crispe House
Delano House
Douglas Union School
Dutcher Lodge
Dorr E. Felt Mansion
Fifty-Seventh Street Bridge
First Congregational Church
Francis Metallic Surfboat
Ganges Fractional District No. 1 School House
Dr. Asa Goodrich House
Graafschap Christian Reformed Church
Hacklander Site
Henika Ladies' Library
Harvey Judson Kingsley House
Sarah M. Kirby House
Laketown Township Hall
Hollister F. Marsh Jr. House
Horace D. Moore House
Michigan Paper Company Mill Historic District
Old Wing Mission
Oakland Christian Reformed Church
Otsego Methodist Church
General Benjamin Pritchard House
Reed's Livery
Schriver's Inn (Ox-Bow School of Art)
Saugatuck Pump House
Second Street Bridge
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Singapore Informational Designation
Warner P. Sutton House
Fred Thompson House
Orson G. Vahue House

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