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The Michigan Historical Markers Web Site
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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.
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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.
I began visiting these markers in 1988 with the objective
of photographing each one. To date I have photographed about 1500 markers.
I am getting closer to my goal, but they keep adding more. Including sites with
text only, almost 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 and 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.
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Jim Brennan
Emmett, Michigan
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