Mount Clemens in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Alexander Macomb Bicentennial Memorial

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024

1. Alexander Macomb Bicentennial Memorial Marker

Inscription.
In honoring the memory of General Alexander Macomb as a military hero of the War of 1812 and as a scholar and civil administrator of the Michigan Territory's largest county in 1818, may this statue serve as a reminder to future generations of the rich heritage of our county. We salute the United States of America in our bicentennial year.

This statue of General Alexander Macomb, after whom Macomb County is named, was made possible through the efforts and dedication of public officials, businessmen and private citizens of Macomb County.

Erected 1977.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 42° 35.872′ N, 82° 52.634′ W. Marker is in Mount Clemens, Michigan, in Macomb County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Macomb Place, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45A N Main St, Mount Clemens MI 48043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and 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: Mount Clemens Pottery (here, next to this marker); John DiGiorgio (a few steps from this marker); Joe Kopicki (a few steps from this marker); Six-Pounder Replica

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(a few steps from this marker); Alexander Macomb (a few steps from this marker); The Old Crowd (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Alexander Macomb (within shouting distance of this marker); A Timeless Tribute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Clemens.

Alexander Macomb Bicentennial Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024

2. Alexander Macomb Bicentennial Memorial

Macomb County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 25, 2024

3. Macomb County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.