Near Brooklyn in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cambridge Junction
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 4, 2022
1. Cambridge Junction Marker
of the Chicago Turnpike, running
between Detroit and Chicago
-an Indian trail prior to 1700-
with the Monroe Turnpike,
coming from Lake Erie.
Also
The old Walker Tavern-
built in 1833 and still standing on
this corner-a famous wayside inn
where James Fenimore Cooper
and family, Daniel Webster, Harriet
Martineau and other notables
stayed at various times.
Placed by
Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution,
September 10, 1922,
commemorating the one hundredth anniversary
of Lenawee County
Erected 1922 by Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 42° 3.558′ N, 84° 13.278′ W. Marker is near Brooklyn, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 12 and State Highway 50, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 12. The boulder can be seen from both US 12 and M-50,
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Walker Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Walker Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Cambridge Junction Historic State Park (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); At the Crossroads (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Michael and All Angels Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Michigan International Speedway: (approx. one mile away); An Gorta Mor (approx. 2.8 miles away); a different marker also named An Gorta Mor (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 10, 2023
2. Cambridge Junction Marker Reverse
In honor of the bicentennial of Lenawee County, the Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution NSDAR, rededicates this marker
September 17, 2022
September 17, 2022
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 4, 2022
3. Cambridge Junction Marker
View looking west with the old Walker Tavern in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 2. submitted on June 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
