Oxford in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Territorial Road
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021
1. Territorial Road Marker
Historical Site of Michigan
This monument, erected in 1954, was presented by the John Crawford Chapter, D.A.R. This commemorates the territorial road, which was located in 1832 between Rochester and Lapeer. The first post office of Oxford Township was on this road in Section 9.
Erected 1954 by John Crawford Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 42° 49.413′ N, 83° 15.871′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is on South Washington Street (State Highway 24) near Dennison Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located in Centennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 South Washington, Oxford MI 48371, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Oxford Vietnam Memorial (here, next to this marker); Oxford World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Oxford Savings Bank (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hilton Axford flew 'the Hump' in World War II (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marvin E. Coyle: GM's 'Mr. Facts and Figures' (approx. one mile away); Brace Beemer (approx. 1.2 miles away); Lake's Lunkers Lure Legendary Ballplayer! (approx. 1.7 miles away); Harry Frink House (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021
2. Territorial Road Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021
3. The marker is located on south side of Centennial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
