Milford in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Oak Grove Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery, established in May 1845, was formally named in May 1871. When it was officially designated as the township cemetery, the remains from the area's "old burying ground," begun on the corner of Mill and Washington streets in 1832, were moved to it. Elizur Ruggles, Milford's first white settler, and veterans of the War of 1812 and the Civil War are buried here. The site has an early potter's field near the Huron River. The cemetery vault, built to thwart grave robbers and provide a place to store remains during hard winters, dates back to 1885. In 1980 the vault was restored and a new fieldstone entrance was built. The original cemetery, which covered 12.76 acres, has expanded over the years to encompass 15.6 acres.
Erected 1981 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L743.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1845.
Location. 42° 34.915′ N, 83° 35.474′ W. Marker is in Milford, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker can be reached from Garden Road west of Mont Eagle Street. Marker is in the north end of the cemetery, in Section 9, near the Huron River. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1055 Garden Road, 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. Civil War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Mont Eagle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wells Brothers Foundry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Arthur's Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Milford's Water Works Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station (approx. ¾ mile away); Motley Lights (approx. ¾ mile away); A Ford Village Industry (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.
Regarding Oak Grove Cemetery. The cemetery is owned by Milford Township, but is located within the Village of Milford.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 26, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.