Grand Traverse College, latter known as Benzonia College, was a private college at Benzonia, Michigan during the 19th century. The college was patterned after the model of Olivet College and Oberlin College. It opened in 1858 and offered primarily college preparatory and teacher training curriculum. In 1891 it changed its name to Benzonia College. It stopped offering college courses in 1900 but continued as Benzonia Academy to offer college preparatory courses until 1918. One of Grand Traverse's most eminent alumni was historian Bruce Catton. References Sources Text of Historical Marker Defunct private universities and colleges in Michigan Educational institutions established in 1858 1858 establishments in Michigan Educational institutions disestablished in 1918 1918 disestablishments in Michigan Education in Benzie County, Michigan