Jean Baptiste Recollect Trading Post

Jean Baptiste Recollect Trading Post (HM1L8S)

Location: North Muskegon, MI 49445 Muskegon County
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N 43° 14.635', W 86° 17.94'

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Near this site, on the shore of Muskegon Lake, stood the first Indian fur trading post in Muskegon County. It was established in 1812 by Jean Baptiste Recollect, a French fur trader believed to be this area's first white settler. Jean Recollect remained here for about a year when a new manager took over. The Muskegon post operated as a successful business enterprise for many years. Remains of the chimney of Recollect's station were visible as late as 1836.
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HM NumberHM1L8S
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Marker NumberL726
Year Placed1980
Placed ByMichigan History Division, Department of State
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, June 22nd, 2015 at 2:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 556910 N 4788140
Decimal Degrees43.24391667, -86.29900000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 14.635', W 86° 17.94'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 14' 38.1" N, 86° 17' 56.4" W
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Area Code(s)231, 616
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 301-317 Ruddiman Dr, North Muskegon MI 49445, US
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