Livonia in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George A. Custer U.S. Army Reserve Center
Photographed By Al Barrera, November 13, 2006
1. George A. Custer U.S. Army Reserve Center Marker
Major General George A. Custer
1839-1876
Distinguished soldier from the state of Michigan was graduated from U.S. Military Academy 1861
He, with 264 officers and men of the Seventh U.S. Calvary, was killed in action at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Montana Territory, 25 June 1876.
Erected 1969 by U.S. Army.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1876.
Location. 42° 22.898′ N, 83° 23.215′ W. Marker is in Livonia, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is on Schoolcraft Road east of Wayne Road. Inside of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34451 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia MI 48150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Newburgh Mill (approx. 1.6 miles away); Newburg Methodist Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Newburgh Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Chief Tonquish Burial Site (approx. 2.1 miles away); "Learning by Doing" (approx. 2.2 miles away); Nankin Millers House (approx. 2.4 miles away); Nankin Mills
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Photographed By Al Barrera, November 13, 2006
2. George A. Custer U.S. Army Reserve Center Marker
Sign on the Front Lawn
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2010, by Al Barrera of Brownstown, Michigan. This page has been viewed 2,650 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2010, by Al Barrera of Brownstown, Michigan. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
