Milford in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Milford Rural Agricultural School
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
1. Milford Rural Agricultural School Marker
The "Milford Rural Agricultural School" was the first building in Milford Township designed solely for high school pupils. It was built in 1926 and was located on the east side of Hickory Street between Detroit and Summit Streets. This name stone and the bricks that surround it were saved when the building was razed in 1995.
Erected 1997 by Milford Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 42° 35.487′ N, 83° 35.967′ W. Marker is in Milford, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of East Commerce Street and Union Street, on the right when traveling east on East Commerce Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 East Commerce Street, Milford MI 48381, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wood-Hubbell House (a few steps from this marker); Motley Lights (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milford at Work (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pettibone Grist Mill 1846 (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Ford Village Industry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station (approx. ¼ mile away); Milford's Water Works Building
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Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
2. Milford Rural Agricultural School Marker and Name Stone
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
3. Milford Rural Agricultural School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
