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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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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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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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