About the Event
Presentation by Rick Bosch.
The main part of this house was built in 1844–45 by Isaac Fairbanks for George N. Smith, a Congregational missionary to local Native Americans at Waukazoo’s Village. It is the oldest building in the area. The site also once included a church, a school, and Native dwellings. Early Dutch settlers (1846–47) stayed in this house and a nearby cabin. As the Dutch community expanded, Smith and the Native people relocated to Grand Traverse Bay, while Fairbanks stayed and contributed to the founding of Holland.
Located at 5298 147th Ave, Holland, MI 49423
Location
The History Center in Downtown Douglas
130 Center St.
Douglas,
MI
49406
United States