Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

William Cotter Maybury

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 16, 2022

1. William Cotter Maybury Marker

Inscription. Born in Detroit November 20 1848. Educated in her public schools and university of Michigan. City attorney of Detroit 1876 1880. Representative in Congress from the First Michigan district 1883 1887. Mayor of Detroit 1897 1905. Died in Detroit May 6 1909. The people of Detroit to whom this, eloquent citizen and public official dedicated a life of unselfish service charity and sympathy in loving commemoration have erected this monument.

Erected 1912.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1909.

Location. 42° 20.218′ N, 83° 3.033′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is on East Adams Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 E Adams Ave, Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Central United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hazen S. Pingree (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwin Denby Enlistment (within shouting distance of this marker); Edison Memorial Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Whitney Building (about

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400 feet away); Theater District (about 500 feet away); On This Site Stood The Detroit College Of Law (about 700 feet away); Fox Theater (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 16, 2022

2. William Cotter Maybury Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 16, 2022

3. William Cotter Maybury Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.