Station: Coral, MI

Coral was settled about 1862 with a saw mill in northwest Montcalm County. [MPN] The town was located on a Pere Marquette branch line which ran from Grand Ledge via Ionia to Howard City. The town was about four miles southeast of Howard City.

The town was platted by Charles Parker who lived here from 1861 until he left for Oregon around 1880. [I&L]

Photo Info: Top, the PM depot at Coral. [Alan Loftis collection]. 2nd photo another view of the depot with a baggage cart in front. [TJ Gaffney collection]. 3rd, another view of the Coral depot. [David McNeill collection]

Notes

Time Line

1879. A new station was built here by the DL&N. [DL&N-1879]

1905. The PM builds a new depot at Coral. [PMAR-1905]

Industry

Morris and Stump saw mill - 1870's.