Early St. Charles
N 43° 17.991 W 084° 08.322
16T E 732087 N 4798089
Located in Lumberjack Park in St. Charles.
Waymark Code: WMMG8M
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2014
Views: 6
In 1852 Hiram Davis built the first house in St. Charles here at "the forks" of the Bad River. The log house measured 18 by 26 feet. Only rough trails existed at the time so goods were transported by canoe or raft or pack. Davis helped build the Chesaning Rowad, which encourgaed settlement. The township was organized in the Davishouse in 1853 and named for lumberman and investor Charles Kimberly, who built the first store that year. By 1860 thriving St. Charles had 500 residents, 2 steam sawmills, 2 hotels, 4 general stores, 2 churches, district schools, and a library association. In 1912 Davis's daughter Sarah Davis Lytle recalled the first frame house, which had stood near their log home. She suggested that this site be named "Pioneer Park" and that a memorial or marker be erected.
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: 2151
Historical Date: Not listed
Historical Name: Not listed
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