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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15CG_west-michigan-pike_New-Buffalo-MI.html
(side 1)At the turn of the twentieth century, deep ruts and sand made West Michigan roads nearly impassable. In 1911 the West Michigan Lakeshore Highway Association was founded to promote the construction of the first improved highway along Lake M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25U_the-iron-brigade-the-twenty-fourth-michigan-volunteer-infantry-regiment_New-Buffalo-MI.html
The Iron BrigadeThe Iron Brigade became one of the most celebrated military units on theAmerican Civil War (1861-1865). Wearing distinctive black hats, they wereeasily recognised by friend and foe alike. The five volunteer regiments inthe brigade …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEZ_eisenhower-interstate-system_New-Buffalo-MI.html
During the presidency (1953-1961) of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, the National System of Interstate and Defense highways was finalized and signed into law. Gaining support for the Interstate Highway System require…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD5_new-buffalo-welcome-center_New-Buffalo-MI.html
The nation's first Highway Travel Information center opened on May 4, 1935, on US-12 at New Buffalo, not far from here. Other states followed Michigan's lead, and by 1985 there were 251 travel information centers across the nation. The New Buffalo…
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