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

Dixboro School

Photographed By Shirley J Reeve, March 12, 2024

1. Dixboro School Marker

Inscription.

Constructed in 1888, the Dixboro School was part of Superior Township School District No. 2. It stands on land set aside in the original village plat of 1826 as “a public square to be used for construction of a school and church.” The school house was built at a cost of $1200 by Mr. Tessmer, replacing one constructed in the early 1830s. During winter terms there were as many as 35 pupils, ranging from four to 21 years of age. Dixboro School served the area until 1058. It is now owned, along with the surrounding village green, by Dixboro United Methodist Church. (Marker Number SU-38.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 42° 18.749′ N, 83° 39.385′ W. Marker is in Dixboro, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. Marker is on Plymouth, 0.1 miles east of Cherry Hill, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5201 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor MI 48105, 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. Village of Dixboro (within shouting distance of this marker); Dixboro United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oak Grove Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Michigan Municipal League

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(approx. 2.2 miles away); Connecting With Nature (approx. 2.7 miles away); Landscape Transformed (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Power of Fleming Creek (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Gristmill (approx. 2.7 miles away).

More about this marker. The marker is on a frame in front of the school building.

Photographed By Shirley J Reeve, March 12, 2024

2. Dixboro School Marker

Photographed By Shirley J Reeve, March 12, 2024

3. Dixboro School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2024, by Shirley J Reeve of Grand Blanc, Michigan. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2024, by Shirley J Reeve of Grand Blanc, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.