Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
On This Site Stood The Detroit College Of Law
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 16, 2022
1. On This Site Stood The Detroit College Of Law Marker
Inscription.
On This Site Stood The Detroit College Of Law. . On this site stood the Detroit College of Law from 1935 to 1997. Established in 1891, it was the first law school in the Detroit area. The college opened in 1892 with sixty-nine students and was incorporated in 1893. Among the first students were a Woman and an African American as well as individuals who became circuit court judges, a supreme court justice and an ambassador. Since its inception, the college has been a privately funded, coeducational institution devoted exclusively to professional education in law. On September 12, 1983 the school was dedicated as a Michigan Historical Landmark. In 1997 the school relocated to the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, where it resides today.
On this site stood the Detroit
College of Law from 1935 to 1997.
Established in 1891, it was the first
law school in the Detroit area. The
college opened in 1892 with sixty-nine
students and was incorporated in
1893. Among the first students were a
Woman and an African American as
well as individuals who became
circuit court judges, a supreme court
justice and an ambassador. Since its
inception, the college has been a
privately funded, coeducational
institution devoted exclusively to
professional education in law. On
September 12, 1983 the school was
dedicated as a Michigan Historical
Landmark. In 1997 the school
relocated to the campus of Michigan
State University in East Lansing,
where it resides today.
Erected by Michigan State University College Of Law.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 1983.
Location. 42° 20.288′ N, 83° 2.918′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is on E. Adams Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Edwin Denby Enlistment (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Eagle (about 500 feet
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 368 times since then and 137 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
