This is a survey of the
designated historic sites in Michigan which have been commemorated through the placement
of a historical marker. These markers have been erected as part of a program begun in
1955, and continues under the direction of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
of the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries. Each is a small piece of our
state's past. When taken in total, they allow a more complete view of the development of
the Great Lake State.
The purpose of this site is to promote a knowledge of Michigan
History and to encourage people to stop at these sites and then to learn more. Including
sites with text only, more than 1600 markers are listed here.
The markers, although privately financed, remain the property
of the State of Michigan. In many instances the pictures are of private residences or
sites. I thank the owners of them for their cooperation and for the use of the images.
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 For more information, see Laura Rose Ashlee's excellent book Traveling
Through Time which is now available in a revised edition; published by The University
of Michigan Press.
A few of the markers have become missing
over the years. If that happened before I was able to photograph it, I have included a
picture of site, if available, and used the text from Ms. Ashlee's book. I greatly thank
her for that.
For information on applying for a Historical
Markers, please see the State Historic Preservation Office's page, How to Apply for a Michigan Historical Marker. |
| Marker News |
| Marker Approved - Eloise Site, Westland, Wayne Co. | | Marker Approved - Zehnders, Frankenmuth, Saginaw Co. | | Marker Erected - Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse - Huron County | | Marker Erected - Mathias Alten Home & Studio, Grand Rapids | | Marker Approved - Big Rock Point, Charlevoix Co. | | Marker Approved - Detroit River Cleanup, Trenton | | Marker Approved - Dodge Brothers / Dodge Main Plant, Hamtramck | | Marker Approved - John C. Liken, Sebewaing, Huron Co. | | Marker Approved - St. Florian Church, Hamtramck | | Marker Approved - State Reward Road No. 1, Cass City, Tuscola Co. | | Marker Erected - Camp Blair, Jackson | | Marker Erected - Michigan's First Tri-Level Intersection, Woodward Ave & Eight Mile Rd., Ferndale | | Marker Dedicated - 4/30/2007 - Chapman Abraham, Tricentennial State Park, Detroit | | Marker Dedicated - 6/9/2007 - Utica Nike Base / Spring Hill Farm, Shelby Twp, Macomb Co. | | Marker Dedicated - 6/23/2007 - The White Lake Yacht Club, Whitehall | | Marker Dedicated - 6/24/2007 - The George Washington Lee Home, Howell | | Marker Dedicated - 7/4/2007 - The Pickle Barrel House Museum, Grand Marais, | | Marker Dedicated - 9/8/2007 - Laing-Mason House Otisville, Genesee | | Marker Dedicated- 9/14/2007 - Wolverine Lake Dam, Wolverine Lake Oakland County | | Marker Dedication - 10/13/2007 Miller Farm, Eaton Rapids |
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