Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Edwin Denby Enlistment

Photographed By R. C., May 3, 2011

1. Edwin Denby Enlistment Marker

Inscription. Edwin Denby
Enlisted on this spot
26 April 1917
As Private, U.S.M.C.

Erected by Edwin Denby Club - U.S.N.R., U.S.M.C.R.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is April 26, 1917.

Location. 42° 20.233′ N, 83° 2.984′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is at the intersection of Adams Avenue East and Witherell St. on Adams Avenue East. This small marker is at the base of a tree in Grand Circus Park, Detroit. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Cotter Maybury (within shouting distance of this marker); Central United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hazen S. Pingree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); On This Site Stood The Detroit College Of Law (about 400 feet away); David Whitney Building (about 500 feet away); Edison Memorial Fountain (about 500 feet away); Theater District (about 600 feet away); American Eagle (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Regarding Edwin Denby Enlistment. He was

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a famous Detroit politician who enlisted in the Marine Corps on this spot in 1917 at the ripe old age of 47! When he was discharged in 1919, he had risen through the enlisted ranks to the officer corps where he had obtained the rank of major. He was appointed Secretary of the Navy in 1921 by President Harding. He was forced to resign from his position after the "Teapot Dome" scandal.

Also see . . . Edwin Denby - Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. (Submitted on May 12, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By R. C., May 3, 2011

2. Edwin Denby Enlistment Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.