Historical Marker
Three Rivers Town Cannon
Historical marker location:
Three Rivers, Michigan
( Marker is at the intersection of West Michigan Avenue (State Highway 60) and Spring Street, on the left when traveling west on West Michigan Avenue.)
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.