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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHP6_detroit-spanish-american-war-monument_Detroit-MI.html
Front:CubaPorto RicoErected by the people of Wayne County in commemoration of the services of her volunteer sons in the Army, Navy and Marine Corps of the United States during the war with Spain 1898-1902
Reverse:ChinaPhilippinesIn commemoratio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHP4_soldiers-sailors-and-marines_Detroit-MI.html
In memory of our Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHOB_river-rouge-war-memorial_River-Rouge-MI.html
Erected in 1927 byF.AA. Buhl No.43 Women's Relief Corps Aux. To Grand Army Of Republic A tribute to the men of this communitywho made the supremesacrifice.Civil WarSpanish WarWorld War
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHOA_alpheus-s-williams_Detroit-MI.html
Major General Alpheus Starkey Williams. 1810-1878. Hero of two wars. Judge. Editor. Postmaster. Diplomat. Member of Congress. An untiring servant of the people. An honor to the City of Detroit. The Michigan Commandery of the Military Order of the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFRQ_salvation-army_Detroit-MI.html
Founded by William Booth in London, England. The Salvation Army came to Michigan in 1883. When organizing the Detroit corps in 1887 Captain Fink wrote to her British superiors: "This is the Metropolis of Michigan ? a beautiful city, but oh, the si…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFRP_shrine-circus_Detroit-MI.html
Near this site, on February 26, 1906, some 3,000 spectators watched the nation's first Shrine Circus. Detroit's Moslem Shrine temple's one-ring show was the beginning of a major fund-raising venture for Shrine temples throughout the country. In 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFO0_university-of-michigania_Detroit-MI.html
The Catholepistemiad, or university, of Michigania resided in a building near this site from 1818 to 1837. Conceived of by the Reverend John Montieth, Father Gabriel Richard and Judge Augustus Woodward, the university was established by territoria…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEG4_general-casimir-pulaski_Detroit-MI.html
This monument to General Casimir Pulaski, who on Oct. 11, 1779 gave his life at Savannah, Georgia, in the cause of America independence, is a gift to the city of Detroit from the Central Citizens Committee in behalf of 400,000 Americans of Polish …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEFN_fort-pontchartrain_Detroit-MI.html
The first permanent French settlement in the Detroit region was built on this site in 1701. The location was recommended by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, who wished to move the fur trade center south from Michilimackinac. Cadillac's plan was appro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEFH_the-battle-of-bloody-run_Detroit-MI.html
Near this site, in late July 1763, the British and Indians fought the fiercest battle of Chief Pontiac's uprising. As Captain James Dalyell led about 260 soldiers across Parent's Creek, the Indians launched a surprise attack which devastated the B…