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

Central Title Service Building

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 11, 2023

1. Central Title Service Building Marker

Inscription. On August 6, 1845, the first graduation ceremony for the University of Michigan was held in this building, which was then the First Presbyterian Church. Founded in 1817 in Detroit, the first university of the state moved to Ann Arbor in 1837, the year this building was constructed. Graduations were held here for the next eleven years and then moved to other church locations until the University of Michigan constructed a building large enough for this purpose.

Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number S0584.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 6, 1845.

Location. 42° 16.828′ N, 83° 44.79′ W. Marker is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. Marker is on East Washington Street near South 5th Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 E Washington St, Ann Arbor MI 48104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Essential City Services (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Growth of City Services (about 400 feet away); New City Government, New Issues, and a New City Hall

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(about 400 feet away); First National Building (about 500 feet away); Business and Banking (about 500 feet away); Building New Around Old: The Construction of the Present Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Antislavery Society (about 600 feet away); Changing Retail Patterns (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ann Arbor.

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

2. Central Title Service Building Marker

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

3. Central Title Service Building Marker

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

4. Central Title Service Building Marker

Marker is somewhat hidden down an alley and obscured by a stanchion.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 23, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.