Chelsea in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Park Lawn Beach

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

1. Park Lawn Beach Marker

Inscription. North Territorial Road was established by the Michigan Territory to direct settlers to the development of the West.
In 1833, John Glenn and his family arrived from New York State and followed the Johnny Appleseed tradition of developing orchards. His family built its home around North Lake along with other early settlers. John Glenn died in 1867.
Reverend Charles Glenn organized the first Methodist Class in 1836 that met in the home of John Glenn. The Methodist church was built in 1866.
John Glenn's granddaughter, Mary Wright, established a trading post that eventually became a grocery store, gas station and tavern- later known as the Inverness Inn.
Douglas Fraser bought the land in 1918. Fraser developed Park Lawn Beach, with cottages, a golf course and beach. He named the streets for his Scottish heritage.
Descendants of the Glenns and other pioneer families around the lake still live in this area. Many of the pioneer families are buried in the North Lake Cemetery on Riker Road.

Erected by Washtenaw County Historic District Commission. (Marker Number 53-DT.)

Topics. This historical marker is

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listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 42° 23.186′ N, 84° 0.3′ W. Marker is in Chelsea, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is at the intersection of North Territorial Road and Glencoe Drive, on the right when traveling west on North Territorial Road. Marker is directly across from the Inverness Country Club. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13893 North Territorial Road, Chelsea MI 48118, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: North Lake Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); The Beauty of Biodiversity (approx. 2.7 miles away); Shaping the Land (approx. 2.9 miles away); A Good Home for Oaks

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

2. Park Lawn Beach Marker

View is looking east on North Territorial Road.

(approx. 2.9 miles away); The Power of Ice (approx. 3 miles away); History of Lyndon Township (approx. 3 miles away); The Beginning (approx. 3 miles away); The Grieving Yard (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chelsea.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.