Troy in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Historic Green

Photographed by R. C., May 2, 2011

1. Historic Green Marker

Inscription. The city of Troy has set aside this area for historic structures. Located here is the 1832 Greek Revival home of pioneer Solomon Caswell, moved from its original site. Nearby is Troy's 1927 township hall. This building is a replica of a Dutch Colonial inn near Troy, New York, and was the Town Hall until 1966. At the rear of this brick structure, now the Troy Historical Museum, are other restored buildings from past eras. The Historic Green is a symbol of continuity for a community first settled in 1821.

Erected 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L762.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 42° 34.662′ N, 83° 8.993′ W. Marker is in Troy, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is on West Wattles Road west of Livemois Road. Marker is located at the Troy Museum and Historic Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 West Wattles Road, Troy MI

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48098, 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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Township Hall (a few steps from this marker); Settler's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Caswell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Niles-Barnard House (within shouting distance of this marker); General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Poppleton School (within shouting distance of this marker); Print Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Also see . . . Troy Historic Village. Website homepage (Submitted on August 15, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Troy Historic Village and Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C., May 2, 2011

2. Troy Historic Village and Museum

The Troy Historic Green marker is next to the museum.

Caswell House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C., May 2, 2011

3. Caswell House

Troy's 1927 Township Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C., May 2, 2011

4. Troy's 1927 Township Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 841 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 6, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.