Rochester in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Castle

represents Rochester, England

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The Castle Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 10, 2018

1. The Castle Marker

Inscription. The Castle emblem represents the City of Rochester located in Kent County, England. On March 17, 1817, James Graham and his sons arrived in this very area while their families settled here later. Many settlers including our founders came here from Rochester, New York.

Erected by City of Rochester.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1817.

Location. 42° 40.985′ N, 83° 8.251′ W. Marker is in Rochester, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of Sixth Street and Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on Sixth Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Sixth Street, Rochester MI 48307, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1937-1947 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1927-1937 (about 300 feet away); 1947-1957 (about 300 feet away); 1917-1927 (about 300 feet away); 1957-1967 (about 300 feet away); 1907-1917 (about 300 feet away); 1897-1907 (about 300 feet away); 1967-1977 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

Also see . . . Rochester, Michigan: History. (Submitted on June 14, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

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Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 10, 2018

2. The Castle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.