Wixom in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wixom Cemetery
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 13, 2019
1. Wixom Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Wixom Cemetery. . The Wixom Cemetery has been in continuous use since 1838, when it was established as the South Commerce Burial Ground. The first burial however, that of an infant named Israel Barrett, occurred in 1835. Two hundred thirty-three of the graves date from the nineteenth century and contain the remains of most of Wixom's pioneers, including the Alonzo Sibley and Ahijah Wixom families. Alonzo Sibley donated the land for the cemetery, located across Maple Road from the Reverend Wire's home where funeral services were held in the parlor. The wrought-iron gate and fence along Wixom Road was erected in 1899. The sexton's shed was restored in 1981. It was constructed of cuspid block containing colored glass, a process used primarily between 1900 and 1930. The cemetery is presently owned and maintained by the City of Wixom.
The Wixom Cemetery has been in continuous use since 1838, when it was established as the South Commerce Burial Ground. The first burial however, that of an infant named Israel Barrett, occurred in 1835. Two hundred thirty-three of the graves date from the nineteenth century and contain the remains of most of Wixom's pioneers, including the Alonzo Sibley and Ahijah Wixom families. Alonzo Sibley donated the land for the cemetery, located across Maple Road from the Reverend Wire's home where funeral services were held in the parlor. The wrought-iron gate and fence along Wixom Road was erected in 1899. The sexton's shed was restored in 1981. It was constructed of cuspid block containing colored glass, a process used primarily between 1900 and 1930. The cemetery is presently owned and maintained by the City of Wixom.
Erected 1989 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State and Wixom Historical Society. (Marker Number L1494.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 42° 31.943′ N, 83° 32.196′ W. Marker is in Wixom, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker
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is at the intersection of North Wixom Road and West Maple Road, on the left when traveling north on North Wixom Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wixom MI 48393, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Wixom Cemetery, Marker, and Fence Along Wixom Road
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 13, 2019
3. Wixom Cemetery Sexton's Shed
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 13, 2019
4. Closeup of "cuspid block containing colored glass"
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 13, 2019
5. Wixom Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 17, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
