Gaylord in Otsego County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gaylord, Michigan
Erected by Otsago County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 45° 1.635′ N, 84° 40.567′ W. Marker is in Gaylord, Michigan, in Otsego County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Highway 32) and South Otsego Avenue (Business Interstate 75), on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 West Main Street, Gaylord MI 49735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elk, Oil and the Environment (a few steps from this marker); Otsego County (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Mary's Catholic Church (about 700 feet away).

Photographed By Joel S., July 8, 2010
3. Sister City Plaque and Otsego County Building
The Sister City Plaque, at the corner of West Main Street and South Otsego Avenue, reads:
To the citizens of our sister city
Gaylord, Michigan
From the citizens of
Pontresina,
Switzerland
"Friendship, like Alpine Stone, lasts forever".
To the citizens of our sister city
Gaylord, Michigan
From the citizens of
Pontresina,
Switzerland
"Friendship, like Alpine Stone, lasts forever".
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 866 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.