1861, April 12 First guns are fired in Civil War at Union installation at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, over question of southern states' right to secede from the Union.
Branch County Michigan (Vacant / Not In Use) has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Branch County places including Marcellus H. Parker. Prominent architectural styles found in Branch Country are Greek Revival, Italianate and Queen Anne.
South Monroe Street Historic District
(added 1990 - - #90001121)
89--175 and 90--146 S. Monroe St. and 17 Park Ave. , Coldwater