Adrian in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Engraved Stone "Sign" For Brown's Business University

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 25, 2026

1. Engraved Stone "Sign" For Brown's Business University Marker

Inscription. This stone marker stood in the front yard of Brown's Business University, formerly located at College and McKenzie in Adrian.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 41° 53.833′ N, 84° 2.209′ W. Marker is in Adrian, Michigan, in Lenawee County. It is at the intersection of East Church Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on East Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 E Church St, Adrian MI 49221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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: A Bench By The Road (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker); Laura Smith Haviland (a few steps from this marker);

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Laura Haviland (a few steps from this marker); The Antislavery - Underground Railroad Movement (within shouting distance of this marker); Adrian Fire Department / Adrian Engine House No. 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Navin & The Detroit Tigers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Adrian Union Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adrian.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 25, 2026

2. Engraved Stone "Sign" For Brown's Business University Marker

Brown's Business University Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, July 25, 2026

3. Brown's Business University Cornerstone

Brown's Business University. Erected A.D. 1902. Established 1884.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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