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

Plymouth

Photographed By Joel S., July 3, 2010

1. Plymouth Marker

Inscription. The village of Plymouth was settled in 1825, incorporated in 1867, and became a city in 1932. The Lord Mayor of Plymouth, England, came here in 1967 to celebrate the centennial of Plymouth, Michigan's incorporation as a village. He and his aides presented this piece of rock from Plymouth, England, to the citizens of Plymouth, Michigan, some of whom are descendants of the Pilgrims. This rock, taken from the Plymouth harbor from where the Mayflower sailed in 1620, stands as a symbol of friendship between the two cities.

Erected 1979 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0637.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 42° 22.318′ N, 83° 28.066′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is on South Main Street, 0.1 miles north of West Ann Arbor Trail, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth MI 48170, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baker House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Plymouth Plank Road (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Fire Tower Bell (about 300 feet away); Plymouth Community Veterans Memorial Park (about 400 feet away); Chessie Caboose 904151 (about 400 feet away); Plymouth Railroads (about 400 feet away); Charles G. Curtiss House (about 400 feet away); The Conner Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Plymouth marker and Plymouth Rock monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel S., July 3, 2010

2. Plymouth marker and Plymouth Rock monument

Plymouth Rock monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel S., July 3, 2010

3. Plymouth Rock monument

This "Plymouth Rock" removed from the Mayflower steps in the harbor of Plymouth England from whence our pilgrim forefathers embarked in 1620, was presented to the people of this city on July 7, 1967, by the people of Plymouth, England, on the occasion of the visit of their Lord Mayor Frank Chapman during our Centennial Year of 1967.
This monument was built to honor and preserve this "Plymouth Rock," given as a symbol of the friendships that exist between the people of Plymouth, England and the people of Plymouth, Michigan. We observe the tradition of democracy and ??? heritage that is ours and seek to preserve it for posterity. May we keep this friendship ever fresh and meaningful by annual reaffirmation of respect for each other on the holiday of our separation, July 4th.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,029 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.