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

Village of Warren

Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 20, 2022

1. Village of Warren Marker

Inscription. Pioneers, mostly farmers, from New England settled the Warren area in 1832. Virgin forests supplied logs for the sawmills, which were located on Twelve and Fourteen Mile roads. A strap railroad, one of the first of its kind in Michigan, connected the settlement to Detroit and Utica. By 1875 the community had two churches, a school, and several business establishments. It was called Beebe's Corner after John L. Beebe, who operated the toll gate for the plank road that led to Detroit. In 1893 the predominately German community voted to incorporate as a village, electing Dr. J. D. Flynn as president. Though work and cultural activities draw residents into the Detroit metropolitan community, Warren retains its individual identity in its historic churches, homes, and businesses establishments.

Erected 1982 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L833.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 42° 31.704′ N, 83° 2.891′ W. Marker is in Warren, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is at the intersection of Mound Road and Chicago Road,

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on the right when traveling south on Mound Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warren MI 48092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Red Run Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Red Run Creek (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Murthum-Vander Vlucht House (about 600 feet away); The Hoard House (about 600 feet away); The Reddick House (about 700 feet away); The Joiner House 1895 (about 800 feet away); The Wilson-Bosh Home (about 800 feet away); First Baptist Church of Warren (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warren.

More about this marker. The marker was replaced in 2021 in a new park (Beebe's Corner Park) about 175 feet northwest of the old location (the median of Mound Road next to Chicago Road).

Photographed By Tharan Komarraju Suvarna, December 28, 2020

2. Village of Warren Marker

Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 20, 2022

3. Village of Warren Marker

This is the marker's latest location.

Village of Warren Marker — former location image. Click for full size.

4. Village of Warren Marker — former location

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on May 2, 2021, by Tharan Komarraju Suvarna of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Photos: 1. submitted on March 6, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 2. submitted on May 2, 2021, by Tharan Komarraju Suvarna of Sterling Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on March 6, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4. submitted on August 14, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.