Warren in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Henkel Woods / Toepfer Park

Frank Wiegand Park

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 25, 2021

1. Henkel Woods/Toepfer Park Marker

Inscription. In 1955 Warren Township purchased a 12.5 acre parcel of land from the Henkel family at Toepfer and MacArthur. While developing its Parks and Recreation program in 1956, the Township voted to design a park at this location that would include baseball diamonds, tennis courts, children's play area, handball court, horseshoe pit, and shuffleboard area. The final size of the park was 14.1 acres. This park was named for longtime public servant Frank J. Wiegand Sr.

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. Marker can

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be reached from Toepfer Road near MacArthur Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8700 Toepfer Rd, Warren MI 48089, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Base Line Feed Store (approx. 0.6 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.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 25, 2021

2. Henkel Woods/Toepfer Park Marker

Wiegand Park image. Click for full size.

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 305 times since then and 32 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.