Near Manchester in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bridgewater Town Hall

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 25, 2021

1. Bridgewater Town Hall Marker

Inscription. Bridgewater Township was set off from Hixon Township in 1832. The remainder became Manchester Township in 1837. By 1850 there were two settlements, River Raisin and Bridgewater. Each had a railroad station and a post office. The River Raisin community no longer exists. In 1856 the first town hall opened on this site and was also used for "moral and scientific lectures and for funerals." The present hall was built in 1882 and has been in continuous use as the site of township meetings, elections and social functions.

Erected 1989 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1486.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 42° 7.349′ N, 83° 58.082′ W. Marker is near Manchester, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. Marker is at the intersection of Clinton Road and Braun Road, on the left when traveling north on Clinton Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10990 Clinton Rd, Manchester MI 48158, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Bridgewater Town Hall (a few steps from

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this marker); Riverside Mortuary Chapel / Wirt Rowland (approx. 3.3 miles away); Clinton / Site of the Clinton Inn (approx. 3.4 miles away); Clinton War Memorials (approx. 3½ miles away); George Deloss Bowman Memorial Bench (approx. 3½ miles away); Clinton Falls Festival Veterans Memorial Bench (approx. 3½ miles away); Veterans Memorial Bench (approx. 3½ miles away); Armistice (Veterans) Day (approx. 3½ miles away).

Washtenaw County Historic District Commission Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 25, 2021

2. Washtenaw County Historic District Commission Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 25, 2021

3. Bridgewater Town Hall Marker

Memorial stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 25, 2021

4. Memorial stone

Memorial stone for Michael and Helen Stimac located near flagpole

Bridgewater Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 25, 2021

5. Bridgewater Cemetery

Cemetery adjacent to the town hall discussed on Washtenaw County Historic District Commission marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.