Fairman Building

Historical marker location:

102 South Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of Maple Street and South Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Maple Street.)

Marker installed: 2009

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.