Hugh McCurdy / Hugh McCurdy Park

Historical marker location:

Corunna, Michigan

( Marker is on West Corunna Avenue (State Highway 71) east of Hastings Street, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1990

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.