Near Onsted in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Irish Pioneers & Father Gabriel Richards

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 8, 2019

1. Irish Pioneers & Father Gabriel Richards Marker

Inscription. Dedicated July 4th 1932 in memory of the undaunted faith of the Irish pioneers whose bodies rest in this hallowed ground and of Father Gabriel Richard, pioneer missionary, who in 1826 sponsored the building of the Chicago Pike which passes by these sacred premises.

Erected 1932.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1932.

Location. 42° 3.417′ N, 84° 9.867′ W. Marker is near Onsted, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is on U.S. 12, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Onsted MI 49265, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Joseph Shrine (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph's Church / St. Joseph's Shrine (within shouting distance of this marker); An Gorta Mor (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named An Gorta Mor (about 700 feet away); Roadside Attractions at Brighton Hill and Kelly's Knoll (approx. 0.4 miles away); History of the Mystery Hill (approx.

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1.3 miles away); Geronimo (approx. 1½ miles away); George Armstrong Custer (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Onsted.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 8, 2019

2. Irish Pioneers & Father Gabriel Richards Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.