Ypsilanti in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ypsilanti High School World War Memorial

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 25, 2023

1. Ypsilanti High School World War Memorial Plaque

Inscription. To commemorate students, teachers and alumni of the Ypsilanti High School who served their country in The World War, 1914–1918.

Erected by Class of 1920.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 42° 14.762′ N, 83° 36.901′ W. Memorial is in Ypsilanti, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is at the intersection of West Cross Street (Michigan Route 17) and North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on West Cross Street. It is at the old Ypsilanti High School building, in the rightmost entryway. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 210 W Cross St, Ypsilanti MI 48197, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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: 100 Years of Free Public Education (within shouting distance of this marker); Facing the Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ladies' Literary Club House (about 500 feet away); In Loving Memory of Carpenters Post No. 180 (about 600 feet away); First City Hall (about 700 feet away); Ypsilanti (about 700 feet away); 107th Field Signal Battalion U.S.A. / World War Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ypsilanti.

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sectionhead>More about this memorial. Since this wing of the building was not built until 1929, this plaque was likely initially located elsewhere—perhaps on the side of the building that became an inside wall when the addition was built. Alternatively, the Class of 1920 gave this plaque on their 10th anniversary and placed it where it is now.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 25, 2023

2. Ypsilanti High School World War Memorial Plaque

It is the small plaque on the brick wall to the right of the doors.

“Old” Ypsilanti High School, Now Cross Street Village image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, July 25, 2023

3. “Old” Ypsilanti High School, Now Cross Street Village

The building has three entrances. This plaque is at the rightmost entrance, hidden by the trees at the far right of this photograph. The school building has been converted into a 104 unit apartment building for seniors and is now called “Cross Street Village, a 55+ Community.” It is in the National Register of Historic Places.

Ypsilanti High School in 1930 image. Click for full size.

(CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) In the collection of the Ann Arbor District Library, 1930

4. Ypsilanti High School in 1930

This photograph shows the three entrances that face Cross Street. This plaque was installed in the rightmost entranceway, the entrance to the east wing, which was completed in 1929. The west wing is the original building, which was built in 1915.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 31, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.