Warren in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Henkel Woods
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Toepfer Park
Frank Wiegand Park
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 25, 2021
1. Henkel Woods/Toepfer Park Marker
Frank J. Wiegand was born to German immigrants Francis & Barbara Wiegand on December 13, 1872. These pioneers established the Wiegand farm in the 13 mile Rd. and Hoover area of Warren Township.
Frank first served the Township as Clerk in 1900. In 1932 he was elected Township Supervisor and served at least 7 terms. During the Depression he was a member of the Board of Supervisors of Macomb County and starting in 1941 served at least 4 terms as Warren Township Treasurer. Frank passed away in October, 1952.
Erected 2017 by Warren Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 42° 27.303′ N, 83° 0.968′ W. Marker is in Warren, Michigan, in Macomb County. It can be reached
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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ulrich Lumber & Builders Supply, Inc. (approx. 1.2 miles away); The John Theisen House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Arsenal Acres (approx. 1.8 miles away); St. Clement Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Saint Clement Catholic Parish (approx. 1.8 miles away); VFW Post 6756 Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Behrns-Qualmann Farmhouse (approx. 2.3 miles away); Fitzgerald USO Building (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warren.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Base Line Feed Store (was approx. 0.6 miles away).
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 25, 2021
2. Henkel Woods/Toepfer Park Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 25, 2021
3. Wiegand Park
The marker is located on the building behind this park entrance sign.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 783 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on December 22, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
