St. Clair Shores in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Finest in the Country

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 27, 2026

1. The Finest in the Country Marker

Inscription.
Located on the shores of Lake St. Clair at the intersection of Masonic Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue, the Detroit Masonic Country Club designed by architect George W. Graves opened in the early 1920s. The country club sat on 87 acres of land and included a golf course and a large club building with dormitories, private bedrooms, an observation tower, and billiard and card rooms. From the upper balcony, one had a panoramic view of the entire golf course along with 11 baseball diamonds, an athletic field, and Lake St. Clair in the distance.

Famed golf architect William H. Diddle designed a new 18-hole course in 1926. The Golf House located at the center of the course had double-decked balconies that overlooked the first and ninth tees. Other facilities included tennis courts a beach and water slide, and horse riding. There were an outdoor grandstand and a screened-in dance pavilion. Later, they added a small petting zoo.

Its name changed to Lakeshore Country Club in 1927. A few years later, an economic downturn due to the stock markert, as well as damage from a severe storm, forced the club to

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close. In the early 1940s, the Village of St. Clair Shores acquired the land in lieu of taxes. On August 24, 1945, they opened Veteran's Memorial Park.

Erected 2026.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is August 24, 1945.

Location. 42° 28.52′ N, 82° 53.304′ W. Marker is in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, in Macomb County. It is at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Revere Street, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24800 Jefferson Avenue, Saint Clair Shores MI 48080, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: Guardians of the City (a few steps

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 27, 2026

2. The Finest in the Country Marker

from this marker); Shore Line Interurban Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); Blossom Heath (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Blossom Heath (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Shore Line Interurban Railway (within shouting distance of this marker); A High-Class Public Amusement Resort (within shouting distance of this marker); The Underground Economy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blossom Heath Inn (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Clair Shores.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 27, 2026

3. The Finest in the Country Marker

Location of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2026, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.