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

Oak Hill Cemetery

Reminds Us of Our Past

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021

1. Oak Hill Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Pontiac has no shortage of talented folks
and they are honored at their time of rest. The highest point of land in Pontiac was selected as the village cemetery in 1822 and from 1840 a long line of accomplished individuals have been buried at Oak Hill. they include city pioneers, teachers, generals, a Medal of Honor winner and a Governor, as well as carriage and automotive industrialists that put Pontiac on the map. Through their lives, we remember how skill, determination, risk, happenstance and sacrifice can lead to success.

You Auto Know
Stephen Mack is buried at Oak Hill. He oversaw the building of Pontiac's first sawmill, trading post, gristmill, blacksmith shop and woolen mill.

Erected by Motorcities National Heritage Area, National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 42° 38.229′ N, 83° 17.319′ W. Marker is in Pontiac, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and East Pike Street, on the left when traveling north on Woodward Avenue. Located on the grounds of the Pontiac Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 E Pike St, Pontiac MI 48342, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pontiac Public Library (a few steps from this marker); Pontiac Thrived (within shouting distance of this marker); Pontiac Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Parades and People-Watching (approx. 0.2 miles away); From Trail To Pavement (approx. 0.2 miles away); Outstanding Architecture (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pontiac's Coach Builders (approx. 0.2 miles away); Molten Metal (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pontiac.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. It is also titled Oak Hill Cemetery

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021

2. Oak Hill Cemetery Marker

Left half

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021

3. Oak Hill Cemetery Marker

Right half

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021

4. Oak Hill Cemetery Marker

Pontiac Public Library in background

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021

5. Oak Hill Cemetery Marker

For more about the cemetery, see the related entry on this page.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021

6. Oak Hill Cemetery Marker

Oak Hill Cemetery was added to the NRHP on June 20, 1989.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.