Greenfield Village in Dearborn in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Boy Scout Tribute to Harry Brooks
Photographed by Kevin W., June 5, 2024
1. Boy Scout Tribute to Harry Brooks Marker
A tribute to the Boyscouts of Fordson who planted these trees and dedicated them to the public on Arbor Day 1928 in memory of Harry Brooks who forfeited his life in the promotion of aviation on Feb. 25, 1928.
Lower marker:
Among historic aircraft displayed at Henry Ford Museum are the Flivver and Tri-Motor built by Henry Ford and flown by his friend and test pilot Harry Brooks. On the Arbor Day following his death in 1928, Brooks was honored by Fordson (now Dearborn) Boy Scouts in tree planting ceremonies at the Dearborn City Hall. The marker commemorating this occasion was presented by the city to Greenfield Village May 22, 1964, during Michigan Week.
Erected 1964 by City of Dearborn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1964.
Location. 42° 18.15′ N, 83° 13.915′ W. Marker is in Dearborn, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Greenfield Village. It is on West Village Road, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area:
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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 Viceroyalty of New France and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wright Family Home (about 600 feet away); Armington & Sims Machine Shop (approx. Ό mile away); Millpond (approx. Ό mile away); Wright Cycle Shop (approx. Ό mile away); Hanks Silk Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sir John Bennett Jewelry Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas Edisons Menlo Park Office and Library (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dearborn.
Photographed by Kevin W., June 5, 2024
2. Boy Scout Tribute to Harry Brooks Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., June 5, 2024
3. Boy Scout Tribute to Harry Brooks Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., June 5, 2024
4. Boy Scout Tribute to Harry Brooks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 5, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
