Clawson in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Interurban Railroads in Michigan 1899-1931
Downtown Clawson History Walk
The Detroit United Railway, commonly known as the Interurban, crisscrossed Michigan with a network of rails that connected numerous smaller towns with the metropolis of Detroit. Beginning in 1899, the swift electric trains ran several times a day, including an early morning milk train, a 60 mph express, and a funeral train. For about a dime, passengers could travel from Clawson to jobs and shopping in Royal Oak or Detroit, avoiding the unpaved roads that were impassable much of the year. The popularity of automobiles and the Great Depression caused the DUR to discontinue service in 1931.
History Walk is a joint project of the Clawson Historical Museum and Clawson Main Street DDA
Erected by Clawson Historical Museum and Clawson Main Street DDA.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 42° 32.033′ N, 83° 8.79′ W. Marker is in Clawson, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 14 Mile Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 West 14 Mile Road, Clawson MI 48017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Interurban 1899-1931 (a few steps from this marker); 20th Century Progress (within shouting distance of this marker); The Evolution of a Corner, 1860-1940 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1 East 14 Mile (within shouting distance of this marker); Evolution of a Corner, 1900-1940 (within shouting distance of this marker); Clawson State Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Bower's Mill 1919 (within shouting distance of this marker); First City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clawson.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.