Taylor in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Log Cabin
Photographed By Joel S., May 13, 2016
1. The Log Cabin Marker
Taylor's oldest existing home was built circa 1850 near what is now Pennsylvania Road between Telegraph and Beech Daly. Andrew and Elizabeth Strong and their children were the first family to live in the house. It was constructed on timbers atop a mound of earth, a common practice to avoid flooding. The cabin was donated to the City by Fred Miller in 1985 and moved here in 1986 using Community Development Block Grant Funds.
Erected 1993.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 42° 12.961′ N, 83° 15.176′ W. Marker is in Taylor, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker can be reached from Pardee Road, 0.3 miles north of Northline Road. The church and marker are located with the historical buildings at the southwest corner of Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12111 Pardee Road, Taylor MI 48180, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); Coan Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sell/Schonsheck House (within shouting distance of this marker); West Mound Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Greenwald Herkimer House
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Photographed By Joel S., May 13, 2016
2. The Log Cabin and Marker at Heritage Park
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
