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Midtown in Ypsilanti in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Reverend John D. Pierce

 
 
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Photographed By Joel S., February 8, 2016
1. Reverend John D. Pierce Marker
Inscription.
This boulder marks the site of the house where Reverend John D. Pierce, founder of the public school system in Michigan, lived from 1867 to 1880.
 
Erected 1923 by Rotary Club of Ypsilanti.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
 
Location. 42° 14.691′ N, 83° 37.158′ W. Marker is in Ypsilanti, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is in Midtown. Marker is at the intersection of Ballard Street and Emmett Street, on the right when traveling south on Ballard Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ypsilanti MI 48197, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 100 Years of Free Public Education (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eastern Michigan College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ypsilanti High School World War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Ladies' Literary Club House (approx. ¼ mile away); Facing the Fire (approx. ¼ mile away); Ypsilanti Water Tower (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ypsilanti.
 
Also see . . .  John Davis Pierce
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. Biography of the Reverend John Davis Pierce in Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 29, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.) 
 
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2. John Davis Pierce
Reverend John D. Pierce Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joel S., February 8, 2016
3. Reverend John D. Pierce Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on July 29, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.   2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.   3. submitted on July 29, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.

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