Rochester in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

1967-1977

Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 22, 2022

1. 1967-1977 Marker

Inscription.
1974 Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve was formed for the purpose of providing hands-on educational experiences to encourage knowledge of and appreciation for our natural environment. Its organization was a collaborative effort of the City of Rochester, Rochester Community Schools and concerned residents. A 16-acre parcel of land, tucked in a developing subdivision, was identified as being very ecologically significant. It has many different habitats and is beautifully situated along the banks of Paint Creek.

1975 The Rochester Community House was dedicated on November 16, 1975. After the dedication of the former Avon Park in 1935, a log pavilion was built there which was expanded and improved upon over the years, becoming the Rochester Community House in 1975.

1977 The first meeting of the Rochester Historical Commission was held February 3, 1977. Its mission is to protect and preserve Rochester's historic and prehistoric resources for the use, education, enjoyment and economic benefit of present and future generations.

SUHR — Settled 1973
William Johnston & Mary Patricia
Matthew Johnston & Kelly Gumbrecht,

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David William & Kelly Elizabeth
Audry Grace, Vivienne Marie Johnston, Henry William, Reagan O'Brien

Erected 2017.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.

Location. 42° 41.033′ N, 83° 8.216′ W. Marker is in Rochester, Michigan, in Oakland County. It can be reached from 6th 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.

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 walking distance of this marker: 1977-1987 (here, next to this marker); 1957-1967 (here, next to this

Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 22, 2022

2. 1967-1977 Marker

marker); 1987-1997 (here, next to this marker); 1947-1957 (here, next to this marker); 1937-1947 (here, next to this marker); 1997-2007 (here, next to this marker); 2007-2017 (here, next to this marker); 1927-1937 (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

Rochester Golden Bicentennial Monument plaque image. Click for full size.

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 6, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.