Imlay City in Lapeer County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ornamental Iron Gate

Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 5, 2022

1. Ornamental Iron Gate Marker

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This ornamental iron gate graced the entrance of the Imlay Township Cemetery as early as 1850. It is the finest example of early blacksmithing with every piece hand forged and hammered into shape by the craftsman on his anvil. In 2013 the gate was completely restored by Mr. Vern Martin, owner of The Iron Barn, through the generous support of the Four County Community Foundation and the Lapeer County Community Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 43° 1.416′ N, 83° 4.457′ W. Marker is in Imlay City, Michigan, in Lapeer County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Depot Drive, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 77 North Main Street, Imlay City MI 48444, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grand Trunk Depot - 1927 (a few steps from this marker); Rosie the Riveter Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Trunk Railroad Depot / Imlay City (within shouting distance of this marker); Imlay City Mural — Charles Palmer

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Photographed By Joel Seewald, April 5, 2022

2. Ornamental Iron Gate and Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Yerex Building - 1882 (within shouting distance of this marker); Imlay Township Hall Library - 1951 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Imlay City Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Grettenberger Field (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Imlay City.

Additional commentary.
1. Imlay Township Cemetery
The Imlay Township Cemetery (also called Imlay Cemetery) is about 1.2 miles north on North Fairground Road.

— Submitted April 10, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.