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Page 1: quilt trail brochure 2018 web - Gratiot County Quilt Trail · Lonestar Quilt Block, represents a lonestar quilt replica received from Carol’s parents for their wedding in June 1977

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Pat and Carol VernonPat and Carol VernonPat and Carol VernonPat and Carol Vernon IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

512 East Arcada Street Lonestar Quilt Block, represents a lonestar

quilt replica received from Carol’s parents for their

wedding in June 1977 which they still have today.

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Johnson’s InnovationsJohnson’s InnovationsJohnson’s InnovationsJohnson’s Innovations IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

1311 East Center Street Tractor Block, represents a tractor the family

owns and loves.

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Greater Gratiot Development Greater Gratiot Development Greater Gratiot Development Greater Gratiot Development IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

136 South Main Street Economic Development Block, represents the

main economic sectors in Gratiot County that are supported by

GGDI: manufacturing, agriculture, wind energy, and recreation.

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Downtown BakeryDowntown BakeryDowntown BakeryDowntown Bakery IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

146 East Center Sister’s Choice & Sunbonnet Sue, colors of

autumn are represented in both blocks. This bakery,

opened in the 1940’s, continues to provide the community

with home baked goods.

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HornakHornakHornakHornak IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

510 Leeward Court Hornak Family Block, like many quilts, this

block gives clues to the owners’ personality.

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Gratiot County Historical Society, IthacaGratiot County Historical Society, IthacaGratiot County Historical Society, IthacaGratiot County Historical Society, Ithaca

129 West Center Log Cabin Block, represents the county’s

history from the first settlers who founded the area and

lived in log cabins.

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ChaffinChaffinChaffinChaffin IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

1245 West Washington Road Cove Ring Quilt Block, represents four

generations of farm women, with design inspired by a late

1800’s quilt.

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The Mission of the Gratiot County Quilt Trail is

to promote agri-tourism, the arts, and local

history. Please use caution when you stop to view

the blocks and be respectful of private

property. Please see our website for updates:

gratiotcountyquilttrail.com

GratiotCountyQuiltTrail

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St. Louis Church of ChristSt. Louis Church of ChristSt. Louis Church of ChristSt. Louis Church of Christ St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

1075 West Monroe Road Cross and Crown Block, signifies Heaven’s

timeless message to humankind.

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Lumberjack ParkLumberjack ParkLumberjack ParkLumberjack Park RiverdaleRiverdaleRiverdaleRiverdale

9160 North Lumberjack Road The Tree of Life Quilt Block, represents all

the seasons this beautiful park has to offer, begun in 1926.

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Red Roof RanchRed Roof RanchRed Roof RanchRed Roof Ranch ElwellElwellElwellElwell

11481Warner Road Patriot Block, currently a horse farm, this

beautiful barn was built in the 1940s.

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Seville Township LibrarySeville Township LibrarySeville Township LibrarySeville Township Library RiverdaleRiverdaleRiverdaleRiverdale

6734 North Lumberjack Road Book Shelf Quilt Block, sits on a tiny library

founded in 1941 in the center of a small rural town.

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Freed FarmFreed FarmFreed FarmFreed Farm SumnerSumnerSumnerSumner

10636 West Polk Road Patriotic Eagle Block, for the men and

women serving and defending our freedom.

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Sumner TownshipSumner TownshipSumner TownshipSumner Township SumnerSumnerSumnerSumner

10820 Pine Sumner Daze, in celebration of the festival

started by a dedicated group of the community in 1986.

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Merchant FamilyMerchant FamilyMerchant FamilyMerchant Family IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

6989 West Washington Road Maple Leaf Block, located at this

Centennial Farm.

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St. Louis VFW Post 3055St. Louis VFW Post 3055St. Louis VFW Post 3055St. Louis VFW Post 3055 St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

1295 West Monroe Road Four Square Patriotic Poppy, founded in 1970,

named for Fred E. Richards, killed in action in Vietnam.

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Common Threads Quilt Shop, Common Threads Quilt Shop, Common Threads Quilt Shop, Common Threads Quilt Shop, St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

109 North Mill Street Spool Quilt Block, is showcased in the

window of the only quilt shop in Gratiot County.

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City of St. LouisCity of St. LouisCity of St. LouisCity of St. Louis St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

300 North Mill Street Historical St. Louis 4-Square Block, recognizes that the new City Hall is located on the site of the

former Magnetic Mineral Springs and Park Hotel, both historic

landmarks in St. Louis.

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First Baptist ChurchFirst Baptist ChurchFirst Baptist ChurchFirst Baptist Church St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

120 Michigan Avenue Connect 4, represents our mission, connect

the disconnected to a growing relationship with Christ. Best

viewed from the south end.

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Happy Trails Pet HotelHappy Trails Pet HotelHappy Trails Pet HotelHappy Trails Pet Hotel St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

6136 North Croswell Road Crazy Quilt Pattern, chosen because of the

bright, playful colors; and the dogs represent some of the

different breeds that have stayed at Happy Trails.

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McJiltonMcJiltonMcJiltonMcJilton St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

1636 East Monroe Road 9-Square Fan Quilt Block, represents the

legacy of family service.

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Howe Memorial Library,Howe Memorial Library,Howe Memorial Library,Howe Memorial Library, BreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridge

128 East Saginaw Street 4-Square Library Block, represents the one

bookcase that was the beginning of the library in the 1920s.

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SensabaughSensabaughSensabaughSensabaugh BreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridge

5901 East Olive Road Farmer’s Daughters, chosen in honor of the

couple’s daughters, and gracefully placed on the family’s

over 100 year old barn. On the fence is a 4-square of the

Amish Boys Quilt Block.

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*Burt and Cheryl Henry*Burt and Cheryl Henry*Burt and Cheryl Henry*Burt and Cheryl Henry ElwellElwellElwellElwell

8854 West Lincoln Road Sunrise Patriot Block, graces the out-building

in this country setting of two gifted former educators of

Gratiot County.

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*Kubin’s Quality Furniture, *Kubin’s Quality Furniture, *Kubin’s Quality Furniture, *Kubin’s Quality Furniture, St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

101 North Mill Street Comfy Chair Block, High quality furniture,

mattresses and accessories in a spectacularly restored

historic building. A St. Louis landmark.

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Moeggenborg FarmMoeggenborg FarmMoeggenborg FarmMoeggenborg Farm AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma

4313 W. North County Line Road Beautiful Ohio Star, in honor of this family’s

Ohio history.

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Gratiot County Fair for YouthGratiot County Fair for YouthGratiot County Fair for YouthGratiot County Fair for Youth AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma

701 South Lincoln Avenue Ribbon Winners Circle Block, includes

colors of winner’s ribbons and represents the excitement

the fair has brought to the community since 1949.

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Treasures Resale ShopTreasures Resale ShopTreasures Resale ShopTreasures Resale Shop AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma

111 West Superior Street Heart of Michigan Block. Come inside and

check out all the treasures in this beautiful resale/collectible

gift shop.

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Alma Family PharmacyAlma Family PharmacyAlma Family PharmacyAlma Family Pharmacy AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma

1686 Wright Avenue, Suite C Neighbors Quilt Block, represents our

customers, neighbors who we love to serve and visit with.

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DeFeverDeFeverDeFeverDeFever AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma

5508 West Monroe Road Mariners Compass, represents the heritage of

each generation that has owned the farm since 1888,

Scottish, Irish, English, German, Belgian, and American.

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FentonFentonFentonFenton St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

10340 East Remick Road Eight Point Star, selected to honor the

military veterans who served our country.

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*McCune Centennial Farm*McCune Centennial Farm*McCune Centennial Farm*McCune Centennial Farm St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

3312 South Coleman Road Centennial Block, represents our Fifth

generation dairy farm started in 1880. Gramma

Shorty’s Dresden Plate, beautifully revised from

the original quilt still hanging on display indoors.

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Country Meadows FarmCountry Meadows FarmCountry Meadows FarmCountry Meadows Farm St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

11384 Riverside Drive Apple Blossoms Quilt Block, represents new

life and growth.

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Wing FamilyWing FamilyWing FamilyWing Family St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

9466 North Union Road St. Louis Star Quilt Block graces this

beautiful country setting representing the owners’ love of

their community and educational teaching background.

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Harrell FamilyHarrell FamilyHarrell FamilyHarrell Family AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma

6306 West Harrison Road Eight Point Star and Pinwheel, to reflect the

love of quilting by the resident long arm quilter.

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Bovee Family FarmBovee Family FarmBovee Family FarmBovee Family Farm IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

410 North Ely Highway Bovee Family Farm Block, represents the

family and farm life we take such pride in.

8 26 *Sweet Rickedy Redo’s*Sweet Rickedy Redo’s*Sweet Rickedy Redo’s*Sweet Rickedy Redo’s St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

134 North Mill Street Heart of the Mitten, a beautiful store filled

with unique whimsical gifts, antiques, & an old-fashioned

candy counter. You’ll love it!

Pine River Township HallPine River Township HallPine River Township HallPine River Township Hall St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

1495 West Monroe Road Patriot Star Quilt Block, represents local

government at its finest for the whole community.

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*Pat’s Auto, Inc.*Pat’s Auto, Inc.*Pat’s Auto, Inc.*Pat’s Auto, Inc. St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

1501 West Monroe Road ‘ 57 Chevy, a favorite of this family business

offering quality service to Gratiot County.

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St. Louis Historical SocietySt. Louis Historical SocietySt. Louis Historical SocietySt. Louis Historical Society St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

110 East Crawford Street Railroad Crossing, located in the “Middle of

the Mitten”, with a depot and log cabin.

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Linton FamilyLinton FamilyLinton FamilyLinton Family St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

512 East State Street Wildflower Block, represents the owner’s

love of wild flowers.

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Larsen HomeLarsen HomeLarsen HomeLarsen Home St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

218 Locust Street Four Leafed Shamrock, universal symbol of

Ireland, this quilt square brings a little bit of country to our

urban dwelling.

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Twin City Landscape Twin City Landscape Twin City Landscape Twin City Landscape St. LouisSt. LouisSt. LouisSt. Louis

6660 North State Road Starlight Quilt Block, represents the color of

the plants that have been brought to our community since

1961.

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*Raycraft *Raycraft *Raycraft *Raycraft AlmaAlmaAlmaAlma

4692 North Jerome Road Windmill in the Tulips Block, reminiscent

of the owner’s relaxing summers watching windmills spin in

fields of tulips.

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* new blocks in 2018* new blocks in 2018* new blocks in 2018* new blocks in 2018

Newark Township HallNewark Township HallNewark Township HallNewark Township Hall IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

2918 West Buchanan Road Friendship Block, represents Newark

Township, founded in 1855, with many historical family

farms and some very prime agricultural soil.

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*Brooklyn & Adam Baltimore*Brooklyn & Adam Baltimore*Brooklyn & Adam Baltimore*Brooklyn & Adam Baltimore IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

2858 West Buchanan Road Lilies of the Field, chosen to represent

Matthew 6:28 and Luke 12:27.

SkinnerSkinnerSkinnerSkinner IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

3239 South Begole Road Mariner’s Star, chosen for the colors that

enhance the points; homestead started in 1876.

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RoslundRoslundRoslundRoslund IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

2452 West Johnson Road Swedish Postcard, represents both the

Swedish heritage of the Roslund family with Celtic knot in

center to represent the Fitzpatrick heritage.

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Fulton Township HallFulton Township HallFulton Township HallFulton Township Hall PerrintonPerrintonPerrintonPerrinton

3425 West Cleveland Road Double X Pattern, exhibits the exciting

history and famous excursion of Arnold Payne and fellow

travelers who first inhabited the area.

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Fitzpatrick FarmFitzpatrick FarmFitzpatrick FarmFitzpatrick Farm PerrintonPerrintonPerrintonPerrinton

7781 South Alger Road Lone Star, in memory of Dennis’s mother,

Muriel and grandmother, Lucille. Both had a passion for

quilting and would have loved being part of the quilt trail.

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MillerMillerMillerMiller PerrintonPerrintonPerrintonPerrinton

2234 West Taft Road Eternal Star, chosen because it means “The

Fellowship of Friends and Family”.

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RatuRatuRatuRatu Carson CityCarson CityCarson CityCarson City

10188 Roosevelt Road Four-Square Fan Block, different types of

stitches, colors, and patterns represent people and events

that are important to the history of this 1855 farm.

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KurtzeKurtzeKurtzeKurtze Carson CityCarson CityCarson CityCarson City

9879 Warner Road Pinwheel Quilt Bock, this beautiful design is

chosen for the multi-generational Kurtze Family farm.

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LameyLameyLameyLamey IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

3630 East Buchanan Road Heritage Primitive Art Block Quilt, painted

by the owner to represent the Lamey family.

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House on the HillHouse on the HillHouse on the HillHouse on the Hill IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

3539 South Bagley Road, US-127 The House Block, replica of the actual House on

the Hill Antique Shoppe. Please approach from south.

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MarbleMarbleMarbleMarble North StarNorth StarNorth StarNorth Star

204 North Main Street Cross Block, represents the center of this

family’s faith.

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North Star Township HallNorth Star Township HallNorth Star Township HallNorth Star Township Hall IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

2840 East Buchanan Road North Star, bright and colorful Americana

block represents the township namesake.

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TuggleTuggleTuggleTuggle IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

5301 East Washington Road Double Wedding Ring, replica of a quilt

given to owner’s grandmother; a registered Angus Farm.

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Wineland Wineland Wineland Wineland IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

2120 South Baldwin Road Friendship, represents four generations of

Eckelbargers who have lived on this farm, their Christian

heritage, and military involvement.

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Quality EquipmentQuality EquipmentQuality EquipmentQuality Equipment IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

2562 East Washington Road Swing in the Center graces the property of

this farm equipment trucking company.

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CumberworthCumberworthCumberworthCumberworth PerrintonPerrintonPerrintonPerrinton

1607 West Roosevelt Road Friendship Star Quilt Block, with a love of

quilting and of farming, this design was a perfect marriage.

Farm established in 1867.

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*Robert Reeves Family Farm*Robert Reeves Family Farm*Robert Reeves Family Farm*Robert Reeves Family Farm IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

4539 East Washington Road Memorial Quilt Block, shows some favorite

things of the namesake of this actively working farm passed

to the next generation.

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Sulzmann FamilySulzmann FamilySulzmann FamilySulzmann Family IthacaIthacaIthacaIthaca

709 North Barry Road Sunny Block, a sunny and bright ’S’ adorns

this block to represent the family name.

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McKenzieMcKenzieMcKenzieMcKenzie BreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridge

5821 East Harrison Road McKenzie Coat of Arms, represents 5

generations of rich Scottish heritage since 1874.

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Idle Not FarmsIdle Not FarmsIdle Not FarmsIdle Not Farms WheelerWheelerWheelerWheeler

7465 North Wheeler Road Whimsical Block, for this Centennial Farm

owned by the Story family.

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Wheeler Township HallWheeler Township HallWheeler Township HallWheeler Township Hall WheelerWheelerWheelerWheeler

8510 East Monroe Road Wind Turbines Quilt Block, this township

is rich in agricultural production.

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MayleeMayleeMayleeMaylee MerrillMerrillMerrillMerrill

7556 North Mason Road The Rooster, Colorful rooster to showcase

the family farmhouse built in 1918.

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Humm FarmsHumm FarmsHumm FarmsHumm Farms BreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridge

4240 North Wisner Road Musical Humm Farm Block, chosen

because of its simplicity and it allowed the owner to

include the musical connection to the Humm name.

Beautiful barn built in 1889.

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*Gena’s Country Accents, *Gena’s Country Accents, *Gena’s Country Accents, *Gena’s Country Accents, BreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridge

225 East Saginaw Street Patriotic Block, adds to this beautiful setting

in the heart of downtown Breckenridge.

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NeitzkeNeitzkeNeitzkeNeitzke BreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridgeBreckenridge

717 East Saginaw Street Log Cabin, showcases the barn built in 1937

from local trees.

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*Ron & Karen Gross*Ron & Karen Gross*Ron & Karen Gross*Ron & Karen Gross MerrillMerrillMerrillMerrill

7860 North Mason Road Eight Point Star with Pinwheel, signifies

Gratiot County’s commitment to renewable energy.

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