Johnson's Tavern
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N 42° 16.952 W 083° 23.059
17T E 303406 N 4683899
On the north side of WESTBOUND Michigan Avenue, just west of Wayne Road. Roadside parking available. Now the location of Club Xtreme.
Waymark Code: WMEKA
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2006
Views: 36
In 1824, George M. Johnson purchased eight acres of land from the government and erected a log tavern at this location, a day's journey from Detroit. Stephen G. Simmons bought the tavern from Johnson in 1825 and operated it until he was hanged for the murder of his wife in 1830. In 1832 the tavern, located on the new Detroit-Chicago military road, was purchased by Ezra Derby. He later subdivided some of his land and sold lots. A hamlet known as Derby's developed around the tavern, and in 1836 the name of the settlement was changed to Wayne, apparently to honor General Anthony Wayne. On April 12, 1869, forty-five years after George Johnson settled here, the village was incorporated.
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: 296
Historical Date: Not listed
Historical Name: Not listed
Description: Not listed
website: Not listed
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