Gratiot County
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member S5280ft
N 43° 17.492 W 084° 36.303
16T E 694286 N 4795975
Located on the south side of Center Street, between Main and Jeffrey Streets. Streetside parking available.
Waymark Code: WM124M
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member "Paws"itraction
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This county was named for General Charles Gratiot, builder of Fort Gratiot at Port Huron in 1814. A few Chippewas and other Indians lived in the area in 1831 when the county was laid out. A Lutheran Indian mission was set up in 1846 near what is now St. Louis. Settling of the county began in the same year. In 1856 the county government was organized, Ithaca being selected as county seat. Agriculture and industry combine to give Gratiot County a stable economy.
Historical Name: General Charles Gratiot

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Parking nearby?: yes

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Registered Site #: Michigan Historical Commission Registered Site #176

Historical Date: Not listed

website: Not listed

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