Warren in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Warren Union Cemetery

Photographed By Joel S., August 19, 2013

1. Warren Union Cemetery Marker

Inscription. In 1845 pioneer farmer Peter Gillete sold a parcel of land to eighteen families for use a burial ground. The Warren Union Cemetery Association was organized in 1852 to maintain the cemetery, which consists of two and one-quarter acres. Some of the headstone inscriptions are in German, and 325 of the graves date from the nineteenth century. Many of Warren's former public officials and many prominant citizens are buried here. Warren Union Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in the city.

Erected 1992 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1774.)

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 year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 42° 31.657′ N, 83° 3.779′ W. Marker is in Warren, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is at the intersection of Chicago Road and Wixson Drive, on the right when traveling west on Chicago Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warren MI 48092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gillett - Beer Farm (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Peck's "Village View" Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); Detroit Memorial Park Cemetery (approx.

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0.6 miles away); 5520 Chicago Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Reddick House (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Joiner House 1895 (approx. 0.7 miles away); First Baptist Church of Warren (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Wilson-Bosh Home (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warren.

Warren Union Cemetery and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel S., August 19, 2013

2. Warren Union Cemetery and marker

Warren Union Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel S., August 19, 2013

3. Warren Union Cemetery

Warren Union Cemetery sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel S., August 19, 2013

4. Warren Union Cemetery sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2013, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 638 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 20, 2013, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.