State Capitol - Michigan Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The marker sits on the front lawn of the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing.

Description: The State Capitol of Michigan, rededicated on its centennial, 1979, is the third structure to serve as the symbolic and functional center of state government. In 1837, when statehood was attained, the old Michigan Territorial Courthouse in Detroit became the first Capitol. Twelve years later, the legislature voted to move Michigan's seat of government to Lansing where a new Capitol was erected. That frame building was soon found inadequate. Then in 1871, Governor Henry P. Baldwin recommended construction of a new Capitol and the legislature concurred. It was completed at a cost of nearly $1,500,000. Parking nearby?: yes D/T ratings: Registered Site #: 01 Historical Date: Not listed Historical Name: Not listed website: Not listed

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