DescriptionIn 1885 Michigan enthusiasts initiated activities to commemorate the sesquicentennial anniversary of the state's admission into the union. To coordinate responses, officials felt it best to involve all 82 counties. Therefore, information was disseminated to governmental units urging promotion of the sesquicentennial by various means. In January, 1986, the Ottawa County sesquicentennial committee was formed, comprised of representatives from cities, villages, townships in the county itself. County history has been captured in Reflections of Ottawa County, a part of the committee's efforts to memorialize this auspicious occasion. It launched with an account of the Michigan fight for statehood, then gives a general overview off Ottawa County through the years. The balance of the book addresses unique places, people and events of each municipality. TABLE OF CONTENTS Holland City and Township Grand Haven Township City of Grand Haven Blendon Township Allendsale Township Park Township Olive Township Port Sheldon Township Robinson Township Spring Lake Village and Township City of Ferrysburg Polkton and Township City of Coopersville Crockery Township Georgetown Township City of Hudsonville Jamestown Township Wright Township Chester Township City of Zeeland Zeeland Township Tallmadge Township