Westland in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Perrinsville
Photographed By Joel S., July 29, 2010
1. Perrinsville Marker
The village of Perrinsville was established as a small commercial center during the 1830s. Abraham and Isaac Perrin started a successful sawmill where Merriman Road now crosses the Middle Rouge. Several businesses sprang up and the community became known as Perrinsville. About 1850 the village reached its peak of activity with flourishing enterprises on Ann Arbor Trail and Merriman Road. But a railroad built during this era bypassed Perrinsville to the south; in 1871 this railroad was intersected at what is now Wayne City by a rail line running from the north. Perrinsville's distance from these vital transportation lines led to its decline. It became an agricultural area. Absorbed by the city of Westland in 1966, one of Perrinsville's residential streets, a school, and a store still exist.Erected 1977. (Marker Number L0423.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 42° 20.806′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Perrinsville School (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Nankin Pioneer (approx. 0.7 miles away); Nankin Mills (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Nankin Mills (approx. 1.1 miles away); Nankin Millers House (approx. 1.1 miles away); "Learning by Doing" (approx. 1.2 miles away); Cooper School (approx. 1.3 miles away); Wilson Barn (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westland.
Photographed By Joel S., July 29, 2010
2. Perrinsville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,410 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2010, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
