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 and Environment. 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 - Presque Isle Front Range Light Marker Replaced - Michigan Historic Crossroads at Monroe Welcome Center Marker Dedicated - Old College Field - MSU - East Lansing - May 2, 2009 Marker Dedicated - Winsor McCay - Spring Lake - June 6, 2009 Markers Dedicated - Idlewild Association - Lake County, August 29, 2009 Marker Dedicated - John Gurney Park, Hart, October 17, 2009 Marker Dedicated - Mt. Hope Cemetery - Lansing - October 20, 2009 Marker Dedicated - West Michigan Pike, New Buffalo, April 30, 2010 Marker Dedicated - Grettenberger Athletic Field, Imlay City, May 22, 2010 Marker approved - Veneklasen Brick - Zeeland Marker Dedicated- Kirtland's Warbler - Grayling - June 2, 2010 Marker Dedication - City of David, Benton Township, Berrien County - June 6, 2010 Marker Dedicated - Hemingway at Walloon Lake, July 2010
Jim Brennan Emmett, Michigan

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