Dearborn in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Dr. Samuel Pierce Duffield

Photographed by Joel S., June 29, 2010

1. Dr. Samuel Pierce Duffield

Inscription. 1833-1916 - Physician - Chemist - Pharmacist - One of the founders of Parke, Davis & Company, Dr. Duffield's stately residence was located about one-half mile west from this marker. About 100 feet further west was located his laboratory where he practiced medicine during the latter part of his life and carried on many experiments which have aided medical science.

Erected 1950 by The Dearborn Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.

Location. 42° 18.6′ N, 83° 13.238′ W. Marker is in Dearborn, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is on U.S. 12 0.3 miles west of State Highway 39, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dearborn MI 48126, 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

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 Viceroyalty of New France

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Ten Eyck Tavern (here, next to this marker); Noah Webster Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Edison Homestead (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park Office and Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Smith Creek Depot (approx. half a mile away); Sir John Bennett Jewelry Shop (approx.

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half a mile away); Daggett Farmhouse (approx. half a mile away); Wright Cycle Shop (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dearborn.

Site of Toll Gate / The Ten Eyck Tavern / Dr. Samuel Pierce Duffield monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel S., June 29, 2010

2. Site of Toll Gate / The Ten Eyck Tavern / Dr. Samuel Pierce Duffield monument

The Dr. Samuel Pierce Duffield marker is on the low, left column.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,515 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.