Quiltblocks in Marilla Township
Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place
Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place
Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place
The Maple Leaf pattern on the Marilla Pioneer Place Barn Quilt represents Marilla's long tradition of producing maple syrup and the area's abundance of maple trees. Located at 9991 Marilla Road, Copemish, MI
O'Shea & Wiitala Families
Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place
Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place
The Finnish flag in the center is surrounded by the Bear Claw pattern in the colors of the O'Shea family crest. The brown bear is the national animal of Finland and is featured prominently in Finnish mythology. The homestead, originally dating back to at least 1896, belonged to the Wiitala family beginning in 1905. The O'Shea family has lived on the property since 1975. Located at 10156 Wiitala Road, Copemish, MI.
Marilla Church of the Brethren
Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place
Marilla Church of the Brethren
This quilt block represents pathways in many directions to carry people into the life of the church and then to expand their good works beyond the church to the wider community. Located at 11999 Marilla Road, Copemish, MI