Historical Marker

Opera House

Historical marker location:
219 South Main Street, Vermontville, Michigan
( Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and East 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.)
Marker installed: 1978

Michigan played a significant role in the Civil War. Over 90,000 Michigan men served in the Union Army, and the state's contributions to the war effort included manufacturing weapons and supplies, providing food and clothing for soldiers, and supporting the Underground Railroad.