Plymouth in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Plymouth Railroads
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, April 9, 2021
1. Plymouth Railroads Marker
Inscription.
Plymouth Railroads. . Railroads first came to Plymouth in 1871 with two major rail lines crossing here. The first companies operating here were the Detroit, Lansing and Lake Michigan Railroad (West-West) and the Holly, Wayne and Monroe Railway (North-South). The railroad companies were very fluid early on, changing hands frequently. Ultimately, the Pere Marquette Railroad took over both lines. Through the years, the tracks have also been owned by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, the Chessie System, and CSX-the company that owns the tracks today. The railroads allowed Plymouth to thrive as a commercial manufacturing location., [CSX] generously made this railroad crossbuck with flashing lights and bell for the Plymouth Historical Museum. The lights and sound were activated by Dave Reitzel, Ralph Moote, and Jim Walker, Museum volunteers.
Railroads first came to Plymouth in 1871 with two major rail lines crossing here. The first companies operating here were the Detroit, Lansing & Lake Michigan Railroad (West-West) and the Holly, Wayne & Monroe Railway (North-South). The railroad companies were very fluid early on, changing hands frequently. Ultimately, the Pere Marquette Railroad took over both lines. Through the years, the tracks have also been owned by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, the Chessie System, and CSX-the company that owns the tracks today. The railroads allowed Plymouth to thrive as a commercial manufacturing location.
[CSX] generously made this railroad crossbuck with flashing lights and bell for the Plymouth Historical Museum. The lights and sound were activated by Dave Reitzel, Ralph Moote, and Jim Walker, Museum volunteers.
Erected by Plymouth Historical Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 42° 22.338′ N, 83° 27.988′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is at the intersection of Church Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Church Street. Located at the Plymouth Historical Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 S Main St, Plymouth MI 48170, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also the Northwest Territory.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
