Milford in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William F. Hopkins
Photographed by Shirley J Reeve, July 25, 2024
1. William F. Hopkins Marker
In honor of
William F. Hopkins
Who served from 1953 to 1972 as the first Chief Naturalist of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority.
Developing and guiding the interpretive services program through its infancy, he left a legacy that continues to expand and to benefit the people of southeast Michigan.
2000
Erected 2000 by Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 42° 31.784′ N, 83° 40.21′ W. Marker is in Milford, Michigan, in Oakland County. It can be reached from Highridge Drive, on the right. The marker is directly in front of the Kensington MetroPark Nature Center, approximately 200 feet north of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4750 Huron River Parkway, Milford MI 48380, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: What Happened Here? (within shouting distance of this marker); Bubbling Waters (approx. 0.2 miles away); That Dammed River (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kinsley S. Bingham (approx. 2.3 miles away); Homesite of Kinsley S. Bingham (approx. 2.3 miles away); Warner Homestead (approx. 2½ miles away); Brighton District No. 8 School (approx. 2.9 miles away); Spanish-American War Regiments (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.
Photographed by Shirley J Reeve, July 25, 2024
2. William F. Hopkins Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2024, by Shirley J Reeve of Grand Blanc, Michigan. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2024, by Shirley J Reeve of Grand Blanc, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
