Pioneer Life in the Big Dane Settlement-Recollections of August Rasmussen

The settlements in Montcalm township are known as Turk Lake and Gowen.

Gowen was a lumbering center around the year1847, first known as Gregor's Mills and later, Kaywood. Gowen was named for founder Colonel James Gowen, a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Montcalm Montcalm Township Business Directory - 1875 Township History - 1955 Township Map - 1875 Cemeteries Burials 1994-2000 East Montcalm Cemetery Little Denmark Cemetery Monroe Cemetery Perch Lake Bible Church West Montcalm Cemetery

Gowen Village Map - 1875 Gowen House Hotel, located on Pine St., was built about 1871. It burned in 1904. Photo courtesy of Ken Charon. Chris L. Johnson lived from 1865-1964.