Belle Isle in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gen. O. M. Poe Post No. 433

Photographed by Al Barrera

1. Gen. O. M. Poe Post No. 433 Marker

Inscription. 1923. This tablet is dedicated to Gen. O. M. Poe Post No. 433, Grand Army of the Republic, by its auxiliary, Gen. Poe Woman's Relief Corps No. 8. "Not for selfish gain or applause, but for honor and the glory of the cause they did that which will never be forgotten."

Erected 1923.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 42° 20.201′ N, 82° 59.637′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Belle Isle. It is on Muse Road near Central Way, on the right when traveling north. Marker on a granite base, near Picnic Way, Belle Isle, Detroit. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Detroit MI 48207, 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

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Viceroyalty of New France

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Army of the Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); Ransom Eli Olds (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); International Peace Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Japanese Cherry Trees (approx. 0.3 miles away); Detroit Spanish American War Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Dancer (approx. 0.3 miles away); Major General Alpheus Starkey Williams (approx. 0.4 miles away); Japanese Stone Lantern (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Photographed by Al Barrera

2. Gen. O. M. Poe Post No. 433 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2010, by Al Barrera of Brownstown, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,260 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2010, by Al Barrera of Brownstown, Michigan. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.