Allen Park in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Allen Park VA Medical Center
Photographed by Joel Seewald, May 3, 2017
1. The Allen Park VA Medical Center Marker
the men and women who served
in the armed forces
of the United States of America
and
the Allen Park VA Medical Center
The Allen Park VA Medical Center stood on this site from 1937 until 2002. The property on which the Medical Center stood was donated to the United States Government by Henry and Clara Ford. The Allen Park VA Medical Center, through its dedicated employees and volunteers, provided solace and healing to the veterans of Michigan.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 42° 16.678′ N, 83° 12.96′ W. Marker is in Allen Park, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is at the intersection of West Outer Drive and Southfield Road, on the right when traveling west on West Outer Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23005 West Outer Drive, Allen Park MI 48101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Aaron Greeley / St. Cosme Line Road (approx. one mile away); Piccard Stratosphere Flight / William B. Stout School (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Ford Airport / Ford Tri-Motor (approx. 1½ miles away); The Dearborn Inn / Colonial Homes and Adjacent Buildings (approx. 1½ miles away); Daggett Farmhouse (approx. 1.8 miles away); Noah Webster Home (approx. 1.9 miles away); Edison Homestead (approx. 1.9 miles away); Boy Scout Tribute to Harry Brooks (approx. 1.9 miles away).
Photographed by Joel Seewald, May 3, 2017
2. The Allen Park VA Medical Center Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, May 3, 2017
3. The Allen Park VA Medical Center Marker and Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, May 3, 2017
4. A nearby Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,724 times since then and 145 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 8, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
