Famous People
Firsts
Mayors
Sports and Activities
Potpourri
100
He started the Colon Magic Show
What is Harry Blackstone Jr
100
He was the first white settler in what is today Three Rivers
Who is Jacob McInterfer?, 1828
100
According to Three Rivers The Early Years, he was the first Mayor of Three Rivers
Who is WWFrench 1893-1895
100
This team represented Three Rivers Baseball during the 1920s. Said to play very strong ball this team played at Linsley Field and competed against teams from all over the mid-west.
What are the Fairbanks-Morse Morseman?
100
He served Three Rivers Fire Department from 1937 through 1986 as a volunteer and eventually the Chief. The bell at the Michigan Street Fire Station is there to honor him
Who is Sybert Crose?
200
He was born is Sturgis and played Mini Me
Who is Verne Trover
200
The union of Mary McInterfer and David Winchill
What is the first marriage in Three Rivers? Nov. 1830
200
He was the first Mayor of Three Rivers after the turn of the 20th century.
Who was WW French?
200
The Three Rivers Wildcats won state titles in 2000 and 2002 with this team.
What is Track and Field?
200
Beginning in 1897 Three Rivers boasted the largest of these farms in the United States distributing it's product throughout the country
What is the Kellogg Strawberry Co?
300
She is Caliente
Who is Salma Hayek
300
George Buck moved here in 1830. He built a double log cabin in the second ward
What was the first tavern in Three Rivers?
300
He was the Mayor from 1981 to 1983
Who is our very own Norman J. Rivers
300
The Three Rivers Wildcats secured a State Championship in 2003 in this sport.
What is Football?
300
Three Rivers Downtown
What is Where is the pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow?
400
He has acted on many Disney Channel programs
Who is Daniel Booko
400
He was the first teacher in town
Who was "Father" Arney? 1830
400
Tom Lowry
Who is the current Mayor of Three Rivers?
400
This sports team brought Three Rivers High School a State Title in 2005 and 2006.
What is The Cross country Team?
400
This location, The Three Rivers Cemetery, was a usual in Three Rivers obituaries for years.
What is The Fifth Ward?
500
From Sturgis and most notable for "We'll keep the light on for ya"
Who is Tom Bodett
500
He was the first to introduce improved farming machinery
Who was John Leland?
500
These two have been Three River's only female Mayors.
Who are Grace McCally 1971 - 1973 and Kathy Gieber 1991 - 1993
500
There are unlimited outdoor activities in and around Three Rivers. This venue is a year round camp located on Corey Lake.
What is Camp Eberhart
500
This local venue was know as "Southern Michigan's Most Beautiful Amusement Palace" during the 1920s.
What is The Riviera Theatre?
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