Genesee Charter Township in Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Davison Depot
Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 27, 2023
1. Davison Depot Marker
Built in Davison between 1890 and 1900, the Davison Depot was a "flag stop" on the Grand Trunk Western Railroad Line. It was a gathering place for passengers and a drop off spot for the mail.
The Depot did not have scheduled stops. The train stopped only when a passenger wanted to board or disembark from the train. If someone wanted to board the train, the depot personnel would raise a flag so the engineer would know to stop; otherwise, the train would keep going. On days when the train had mail to deliver, but no passengers to pick up or drop off, the mailbags would be tossed off the moving train.
The Davison Depot was moved to Crossroads Village in 1976 to be part of the United States Bicentennial.
Erected by Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 43° 5.607′ N, 83° 39.103′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. It is in Genesee Charter Township. Marker can be reached from North Bray Road, 0.3 miles north of East Coldwater Road. Marker is inside of Crossroads Village, a Genesee County Park, just
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manwaring Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Durant Barn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clayton Township Hall (about 300 feet away); Buzzell House (about 400 feet away); Gentleman Tinkerers (about 500 feet away); Wisner Carriage Barn (about 500 feet away); Stanley School (about 500 feet away); Coldwater Road Chapel (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, May 27, 2023
2. Davison Depot and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
