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

Joshua Simmons

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 19, 2010

1. Joshua Simmons Marker

Inscription. began farming this property in 1826. The farm lane started at the barns and ran south down the middle of the farm to this location and the surrounding farm fields. The fence on the east side of the lane and one gate still remain. Part of the farm was a wooded lot which provided wood used to heat the farmhouse. In the Spring, the maple trees were tapped for sap which was used to make maple syrup.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 42° 26.182′ N, 83° 25.156′ W. Marker is in Livonia, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Joshua Simmons Drive and Newburgh Road. Marker is at the trailhead of the Virginia B. Matley Nature Trail in Greenmeade Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20501 Newburgh Road, Livonia MI 48152, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joshua Simmons Farm (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cranson-Hinbern House (about 600 feet away); The Kingsley House (about 700 feet away); The Shaw House (about 800 feet away); Friends Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alexander Blue House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Detroit United Railway Waiting Room

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Bungalow (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livonia.

Joshua Simmons Marker and Nature Trail Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 19, 2010

2. Joshua Simmons Marker and Nature Trail Sign

Virginia B. Matley Nature Trail Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 19, 2010

3. Virginia B. Matley Nature Trail Sign

Fox near the Joshua Simmons Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 19, 2010

4. Fox near the Joshua Simmons Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 13, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.