Rochester in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Oak Leaf

represents Oakland County

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The Oak Leaf Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 10, 2018

1. The Oak Leaf Marker

Inscription. The Oak leaf symbolizes our broader community, Oakland County, of which Rochester was the first settlement. The tall, strong and enduring trees the county was named after dominate the surrounding landscape and played a critical role in supporting the growing population. The wood from these trees is still found in nearly every facet of residential and industrial life and provides a shaded respite from the day's chores.

Erected by City of Rochester.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 42° 41.228′ N, 83° 8.561′ W. Marker is in Rochester, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is at the intersection of Ludlow Avenue and Ironwood Drive, on the right when traveling north on Ludlow Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester MI 48307, 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 Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Warming House Renovation (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1987-1997 (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1997-2007 (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1977-1987 (approx. 0.4 miles away); 2007-2017 (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1967-1977 (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1957-1967 (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1817-1827 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 10, 2018

2. The Oak Leaf Marker

View looking east into Rochester Municipal Park from Ironwood Drive. A park sign is in the middle of the image, The Oak Leaf marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on June 14, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.