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

From Sibley's Corners to Wixom

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 13, 2019

1. From Sibley's Corners to Wixom Marker

Inscription. Lewis Norton first settled the area in 1830, followed by Alonzo Sibley in 1831 and Alijah Wixom in 1832. Sibley built an impressive home opposite this site and donated land to establish a cemetery and church. The area became known as Sibley's Corners. The coming of the railroad changed the Village name to Wixom Station and brought prosperity. Businesses flourished and Wixom was thought in the 1870's to be headed toward a place of importance in the State.

Erected by The Wixom Bicentennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 42° 31.899′ N, 83° 32.174′ W. Marker is in Wixom, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of North Wixom Road and West Maple Road, on the right when traveling north on North Wixom Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 720 North Wixom Road, Wixom MI 48393, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wixom-Wire House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wixom Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Intersecting Lines (approx. half a mile away); Traces of History (approx. 0.6 miles away); Detroit Finnish Co-operative Summer Camp Association / Detroitin Suomailinen Kesaleiriyhdistys

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(approx. 1.4 miles away); Stonecrest (approx. 2.6 miles away); Walled Lake (approx. 2.7 miles away); Walled Lake Casino (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wixom.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 13, 2019

2. From Sibley's Corners to Wixom Marker

View looking towards the north along North Wixom Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.