"Bazel Harrison" Historic Marker ~ Schoolcraft, Michigan

First Permanent Settler arrived in Kalamazoo County November 5th 1827 or 1828. Guided to this site by Pottowatomie Chief Sagamaw & braves. He traveled through trackless wilderness with loaded wagons drawn by horses & one yoke of oxen. Was commissioned by Governor Cass, "Associate Judge of County Court" immortalized by Cooper as "Bee Hunter" in oak opening. Died in 1874 a centrnsrian.

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