Dryden in Lapeer County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
General Squier Park
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021
1. General Squier Park Marker
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Inscription.
General Squier Park. . Major General George Owen Squier (1865-1934) was a noted soldier and scientist. Graduating from West Point in 1887, he subsequently led the United States Signal Corps. He was also Chief of the Army Air Service during World War I and military attaché in London during the postwar period. Working in the capacity of science, he discovered the multiplex telegraph system which made him world renowned. The General held membership in the National Academy of Sciences, London Physical Society, and the Royal Institute of Great Britain. Although he was denied royalties because of his army affiliations, Squier continued to contribute to the world of invention and discovery. He perfected much of his work at his country estate, which he opened as this free public park for the people of the community., General Squier held a great love for his community and showed this by establishing a country club in 1918 for the people of the entire area. The club was originally known as the “Golden Rule Club” for the general’s only rule was that visitors should leave the grounds and equipment as they found them. In 1918, Squier purchased the old mill, built in 1871, and converted it into a cottage. In 1919, a building known as Forest Hall was constructed and served as the main meeting, dance, and banquet area of the park. Other structures include a variety of rustic shelters, tea-houses, and a look-out tower. The General spent many hours of creative work in the tower as well as offering its use to the public. Lapeer County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commission now administers this quaint little country club.
Major General George Owen Squier (1865-1934) was a noted soldier and scientist. Graduating from West Point in 1887, he subsequently led the United States Signal Corps. He was also Chief of the Army Air Service during World War I and military attaché in London during the postwar period. Working in the capacity of science, he discovered the multiplex telegraph system which made him world renowned. The General held membership in the National Academy of Sciences, London Physical Society, and the Royal Institute of Great Britain. Although he was denied royalties because of his army affiliations, Squier continued to contribute to the world of invention and discovery. He perfected much of his work at his country estate, which he opened as this free public park for the people of the community.
General Squier held a great love for his community and showed this by establishing a country club in 1918 for the people of the entire area. The club was originally known as the “Golden Rule Club” for the general’s only rule was that visitors should leave the grounds and equipment as they found them. In 1918, Squier purchased the old mill, built in 1871, and converted it into a cottage. In 1919, a building known as Forest Hall was constructed and served as the main meeting, dance, and banquet area of the park. Other structures include a variety
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of rustic shelters, tea-houses, and a look-out tower. The General spent many hours of creative work in the tower as well as offering its use to the public. Lapeer County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commission now administers this quaint little country club.
Erected 1978 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0534.)
Location. 42° 55.488′ N, 83° 7.588′ W. Marker is in Dryden, Michigan, in Lapeer County. Marker is at the intersection of Casey Road and Valley View, on the right when traveling west on Casey Road. Located at the second section of the park, west of the mill section. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dryden MI 48428, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.