Warren in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Governor Alex J. Groesbeck
Photographed By Joel S., August 16, 2015
1. Governor Alex J. Groesbeck Marker
Inscription.
Governor Alex J. Groesbeck. . Son of a pioneer Dutch-French family, Groesbeck was born in Warren Township near the corner of Mound and Twelve Mile Roads in 1872. His father's election as sheriff in 1880 caused the family to move to Mount Clemens. In 1893 Alex graduated from the University of Michigan and began a long and distinguished legal career in Detroit. After serving as state attorney general from 1917 to 1920 he became governor for the first of three successive terms in 1921. His Republican administrations were noted for governmental reorganization, prison reform, and expansion of state highways. Highway M-97 was, subsequently, named after him. In 1927 he returned to Detroit, retaining active interest in public affairs until his death in 1953.
Son of a pioneer Dutch-French family, Groesbeck was born in Warren Township near the corner of Mound and Twelve Mile Roads in 1872. His father's election as sheriff in 1880 caused the family to move to Mount Clemens. In 1893 Alex graduated from the University of Michigan and began a long and distinguished legal career in Detroit. After serving as state attorney general from 1917 to 1920 he became governor for the first of three successive terms in 1921. His Republican administrations were noted for governmental reorganization, prison reform, and expansion of state highways. Highway M-97 was, subsequently, named after him. In 1927 he returned to Detroit, retaining active interest in public affairs until his death in 1953.
Erected 1974 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number S284.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 42° 30.705′ N, 83° 2.767′ W. Marker is in Warren, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is at the intersection of Mound Road and GM Tech Center Road, on the right when traveling north on Mound Road. This marker is
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at the west entrance to the General Motors Technical Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warren MI 48093, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Governor Alex J. Groesbeck and General Motors Technical Center Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
