Watertown Township near Grand Ledge in Clinton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Michigan's Capital
Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 27, 2016
1. Michigan's Capital Marker
Inscription.
Michigan's Capital. . Ahead lies Lansing, capital of Michigan. In 1835, when the state was organized, Detroit was the capital, as it had been when Michigan was a territory. The capital, after much debate, was moved to its present, more centally located site in 1847. The city of Lansing did not exist at that time, and the first capitol, completed in 1848, was built in a wilderness. Today, Lansing is the center for state government and also for major industries. Michigan State University is in East Lansing.
Ahead lies Lansing, capital of Michigan. In 1835, when the state was organized, Detroit was the capital, as it had been when Michigan was a territory. The capital, after much debate, was moved to its present, more centally located site in 1847. The city of Lansing did not exist at that time, and the first capitol, completed in 1848, was built in a wilderness. Today, Lansing is the center for state government and also for major industries. Michigan State University is in East Lansing.
Erected 1965 by Michigan Historical Commission, Colonial Village, Everett, and Northwest Kiwanis Clubs of Lansing. (Marker Number 268.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 42° 47.854′ N, 84° 42.907′ W. Marker is near Grand Ledge, Michigan, in Clinton County. It is in Watertown Township. Marker can be reached from Interstate 96 at milepost 87,, 1˝ miles east of Wright Road (Michigan Route 100). The marker is in the Grand Ledge Rest Area along eastbound I-96, past exit 86 (State Highway 100/Wright Road). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grand Ledge MI 48837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on May 27, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 2. submitted on February 16, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on May 27, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
