Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The First Capitol Building in Michigan

Photographed By Joel S., December 2, 2015

1. The First Capitol Building in Michigan Marker

Inscription. This corner stone of Michigan's First capitol building was laid September 22, 1823 and the structure was completed five years later. It housed the county courts for a time and later was given over to legislative sessions. The building was burned on January 27, 1893 , and the following year the site was made a public park.

Erected 1926.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is January 27, 1893.

Location. 42° 19.962′ N, 83° 2.957′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is at the intersection of Griswold Street and State Street, on the right when traveling south on Griswold Street. Located in Capitol Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Michigan's First Capitol/Capitol Union School (a few steps from this marker); Finney Barn (a few steps from this marker); Detroit's Underground Railway Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Detroit Plaindealer (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kern Clock (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kresge Korner

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(about 400 feet away); The War of 1812 in Detroit / War of 1812 Grave Site (about 500 feet away); Woodward Avenue Cultural Heritage Tour (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Photographed By Joel S., December 2, 2015

2. The First Capitol Building in Michigan Marker

The First Capitol Building in Michigan marker is on the rock on the left; Michigan's First Capitol/Capitol Union School historical marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.