Carsonville in Sanilac County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Melvin (Blackie) Burger
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
1. Melvin (Blackie) Burger Marker
Lived in Carsonville for 54 years
He loved this town
Member of the Lions Club for 36 years
He was inspired to help with the planning and building of this park along with members of the Club
He received the Melvin Jones Award 1995
Citizen of the Year 1997
The park was named Blackie Burger Memorial Park in 1998
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.
Location. 43° 25.557′ N, 82° 40.109′ W. Marker is in Carsonville, Michigan, in Sanilac County. It is on South Maynard Street near Sanilac Road (Michigan Route 46). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 South Maynard Street, Carsonville MI 48419, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Michigans Thumb and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Carsonville High School Bell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Houndtown Cabin (approx. 6.2 miles away); The Forestville Church (approx. 6.2 miles away); Ward Cottage (approx. 6.2 miles away); The Decker Crib Barn (approx. 6.2 miles away); a different marker also named Platt's General Store (approx. 6.3 miles away); Anchor (approx. 6.3 miles away); Loop-Harrison House (approx. 6.3 miles away).
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Regarding Melvin (Blackie) Burger. The Blackie Burger Memorial Park is also known as Lions Park.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
2. Melvin (Blackie) Burger Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
3. Melvin (Blackie) Burger
A bust of Melvin Burger is located behind some rough plexiglass along with his Citizen of the Year award.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 7, 2022
4. Melvin (Blackie) Burger Marker
The marker is on the left face of this building. The Lions Club symbol is located near the roofline.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 15, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
