Delray in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Post Guard House - 1889
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 27, 2024
1. Post Guard House - 1889 Marker
Originally used to house Post Guards and prisoners during the Spanish American War era, it was remodeled as the Post Quartermaster's office in 1908 and in 1941 was converted to the Garrison Telephone Exchange. It has been restored to its original appearance and has been furnished appropriately for the period.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 42° 17.878′ N, 83° 5.954′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Delray. It is on West Jefferson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6543 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit MI 48209, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan. 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: Headquarters Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Non-Commissioned Officers (within shouting distance of this marker); Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Commander's Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indian Mound (about 400 feet away); 5.5 Inch Naval Cannon / 30 Pound Parrott Rifled Cannons (about 500 feet away); Treaty of Spring Wells (about 500 feet away); Officers Row (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.
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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 27, 2024
2. Post Guard House - 1889 Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 27, 2024
3. Post Guard House - 1889
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 27, 2024
4. Interior of Guard House
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 27, 2024
5. Location of the marker
The marker can be found at Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 30, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
