Rochester in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
1917-1927
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 22, 2022
1. 1917-1927 Marker
1924 The village council created a police department. The chief of police and other policemen were appointed by the Village President with consent of the Council.
The police department, jail and village offices were housed at the Rochester Village Hall (located at 4th and East Alley) until 1961.
The police department and village offices moved to the new Rochester Municipal Building at 400 6th Street in 1961.
Established 1955
Erected 2017.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 42° 41.029′ N, 83° 8.211′ W. Marker is in Rochester, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker can be reached from Sixth Street. Marker is in Rochester Municipal Park at the southeast end near Pine Street — between the parking lot and the pond. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Sixth Street, Rochester MI 48307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1907-1917 (here, next to this marker); 1927-1937 (here, next to this marker); 1897-1907 (here, next to this marker); 1937-1947 (here, next to this marker); 1887-1897 (here, next
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Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 22, 2022
2. 1917-1927 Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 22, 2022
3. Rochester Golden Bicentennial Monument plaque
Marker is part of the Rochester Golden Bicentennial Monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
