The Michigan Historical Marker Web Site
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 Natural Resources. 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, almost 1700 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.	Click Here to Begin
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 - Kirtland's Warbler - Mio Area Marker Approved - Presque Isle Front Range Light Marker Approved - Idlewild Lot Owners Association - Lake County Marker Replaced - Michigan Historic Crossroads at Monroe Welcome Center Marker Dedicated - Old College Field - MSU - East Lansing - May 2, 2009 Marker Dedicated - William E. Scripps / Estate - Lake Orion - Oakland County Marker Dedicated - Winsor McCay - West Michigan Pike - Spring Lake - 6/6/2009 Marker Dedicated - Mt. Hope Cemetery - Lansing - October 20, 2009
Jim Brennan Emmett, Michigan

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