Mount Clemens in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Alexander Macomb

Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 16, 2020

1. Alexander Macomb Marker

Inscription. In 1818 Territorial Governor Lewis Cass proclaimed the third Michigan County to be called Macomb. At that time the young General was Commander of the Fifth Military Department in Detroit. Born in that city in 1782, son of prominent local entrepreneurs, Macomb had entered the U.S. Army in 1799. He had gained national renown and honor during the War of 1812 for his victory at Plattsburg in September 1814 over a far superior force of British invaders. Later as Chief Army Engineer he promoted the building of military roads in the Great Lakes area. From May, 1828 to his death in June, 1841 Macomb served as Commander in Chief of the Army. He is buried in the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. His birthday, April 3, is honored as Macomb County Heritage Day.

Erected 1974 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number S418.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1818.

Location. 42° 35.844′ N, 82° 52.655′ W. Marker is in Mount Clemens, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is on North Main Street near Macomb Place, on the right when traveling

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north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 North Main Street, Royal Oak MI 48073, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joe Kopicki (within shouting distance of this marker); John DiGiorgio (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Clemens Pottery (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Clemens Mineral Bath Industry (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zion Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carnegie Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Mary's School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Clemens.

Also see . . . Alexander Macomb (general). Wikipedia article (Submitted on March 18, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 16, 2020

2. Alexander Macomb Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.