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The History of Stevensville |
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In 1870, Thomas Stevens laid a village plat and called it Stevensville. On April 3, 2022 the plat was legally recorded at the Berrien County Court House in Berrien Springs, MI. Passing a resolution, the Senate of the State of Michigan proclaimed the Village of Stevensville a chartered village in March of 1893. | ||||||||
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The strongest influence on the formation of a village was the railroad company laying a rail line through this land. With the building of a depot which assured a railroad stop to pick up fruit, the area's strongest industry. | ||||||||
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After much clearing of this wooded land and enduring the hardships of the times, the pioneers and early settlers in this area began to dream about a community settlement. Because these determined people needed, and depended on each other for survival and spiritual strength, religious societies began to meet in farm houses. | ||||||||
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Small stores providing basic supplies were made available in conjunction with the grist mills. As business-minded men saw the potential of a community budding, other stores and businesses began to sprout in a central area. | ||||||||
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This community and surrounding area have experienced tremendous changes and growth throughout the years. The effect of these significant events and persons has set a standard of value in heritage of the area, and serves as a legacy to succeeding generations. | ||||||||
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