Dansville in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Fairview Cemetery

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 16, 2022

1. Fairview Cemetery Marker

Inscription. The first grave was interred on this knoll in 1834 when the community was known as Ingham Center. Officially designated as Fairview Cemetery in 1867, it is the place of burial for local families, veterans, and the founding fathers. The Crossman Chapel, built in 1895, is the resting place of Daniel Crossman for whom the village of Dansville is named.

Erected by Ingham County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 42° 33.345′ N, 84° 17.795′ W. Marker is in Dansville, Michigan, in Ingham County. It is at the intersection of Mason Street (Michigan Route 36) and Crossman Lane, on the right when traveling east on Mason Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1523 Mason Street, Dansville MI 48819, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan

and in Greater Lansing.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what

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was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); White Oak (approx. 5.3 miles away); White Oak Township Hall (approx. 5.3 miles away); Millville United Methodist Church (approx. 5.7 miles away); John Rayner House (approx. 7 miles away); Honor Roll 1914-1918 (approx. 7.6 miles away); God Bless America (approx. 7.6 miles away); Honor Roll 1957-1972 (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dansville.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, February 16, 2022

2. Fairview Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.