Scio Township in Dexter in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Labyrinth

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 10, 2023

1. Labyrinth Marker

Inscription. This five-circuit classical labyrinth was designed and built by Girl Scout Troop 220 in October 2007.

History
Labyrinths are found in many cultures dating back as much as 3,500 years. Unlike a maze, the tabyrinth is unicursal, having a single path leading to the center.

Walking
There is no right or wrong way to walk a labyrinth. The beauty of the labyrinth is that people can approach the experience on their own terms. Walking labyrinths is popular with a growing number of people because of its simplicity.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical month for this entry is October 2007.

Location. 42° 19.728′ N, 83° 51.54′ W. Marker is in Dexter, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is in Scio Township. The marker is along the border to border trail in Dexter-Huron Metropark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6535 Huron River Drive, Dexter MI 48130, 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. St. Joseph Catholic Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); Dexter Depot / Track Pans (approx. 1½ miles away); Dexter Area Civil War Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Alice Frances House•Library (approx. 1.6 miles away); Forest Lawn Cemetery

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); Frederick Pelham: Bridge Engineer (approx. 1.7 miles away); History of Mill Creek Dam (approx. 1.8 miles away); Delhi Bridge (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dexter.

Also see . . . Labyrinth Locator. Excerpt:

This labyrinth was designed and built by high school Girl Scout Troop 220 in the Fall of 2007 as their Silver Award Project. The path is 3 feet wide allowing for wheelchair accessibility (although the ride will be a little bumpy and the corners a little tight).

(Submitted on June 14, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 10, 2023

2. Labyrinth

Labyrinth Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, June 10, 2023

3. Labyrinth Location

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.