Maple River
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N 42° 56.254 W 084° 08.671
16T E 732988 N 4757838
On the south side of East Bennington Road, just west of Colby Road. Parking available at the church across the street.
Waymark Code: WMF3R
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2006
Views: 13
In 1837 four couples came to this area, known as Maple River, from Oakland County to claim their newly purchased acreage. They were soon followed by a dozen families. These pioneer farmers chose this vicinity because the very fertile land was well-adapted for grazing and crop production. The community church and octagonal schoolhouse were designed and built under the guidance of the Reverend George M. Reynolds, son of one of the pioneer settlers. Soon after several farm houses of Greek Revival design were constructed and the cemetery was established. Mr. Reynolds served for many years as minister of the church and was also the first teacher when the school opened in 1850. Several of the early structures remain, and descendants of the original settlers still reside in this area.
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Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: Local Site #595
Historical Date: Not listed
Historical Name: Not listed
website: Not listed
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