Burns Park in Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Charles Fox

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 10, 2021

1. Charles Fox Marker

Inscription. Professor of Agriculture, the first one chosen for this university, he had already won for himself and his studies many friends, and the people were aroused to great hope for this new science. While holding this office for only the second year, he was snatched away by sudden and premature death. From his native Britain, where his worthy and well-born parents had educated the boy in the village of Westoe, and Doctor Arnold Mustius had instructed his youth in the town of Rugby, the young man betook himself to Michigan. Having been ordained a priest or the Protestant Episcopal Church, he dedicated to God a house built at his own expense on Grosse Isle. He, who, with most noteworthy character, great faith, and unusual humanity, had made his skill in literature and natural science equal to his extraordinary talent, is mourned by none more than by the University. He was born November 22, 1815. He died July 24, 1854.

This being a translation of the original Latin from the base of the monument

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is July 24, 1854.

Location. 42° 16.568′ N, 83° 44.254′ W.

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Marker is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is in Burns Park. It can be reached from South University Avenue near Tappan Avenue. Located on the east side of Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 913 S University Ave, Ann Arbor MI 48109, 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.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Samuel Denton (a few steps from this marker); Douglass Houghton (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Whiting (a few steps from this marker); The Professors' Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Central Forty and The Diag (within shouting distance of this marker); Acacia (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Xi Psi Phi Fraternity (about 400 feet away); Robert Brackett Memorial (about 400 feet

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 10, 2021

2. Charles Fox Marker

Marker one of four surrounding the Professors Monument

away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ann Arbor.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.