February 08, 2026

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Articles for tag: Dexter Michigan history

Tracing the Underground Railroad Through Scio, Dexter, Saline

Tracing the Underground Railroad Through Scio, Dexter, Saline

Author’s Note: February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the achievements, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black Americans. This article is part of a series examining how national Black history intersected with local communities in western Washtenaw County. For generations, stories have circulated in Scio Township and Dexter about hidden rooms, nighttime riders, ...

Doug Marrin

The Brilliant Young Engineer Behind Dexter’s Famous Stone Viaduct

The Brilliant Young Engineer Behind Dexter’s Famous Stone Viaduct

Author’s note: February is Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black Americans whose stories continue to shape our shared history and future. The railroad bridge over Dexter-Pinckney Road leading out of Dexter is a civil engineering marvel designed by a brilliant 25-year-old UM graduate, Fredrick B. Pelham. ...

Katharine Dexter McCormick Pt 3: The Restoration of Gordon Hall in Dexter

Katharine Dexter McCormick Pt 3: The Restoration of Gordon Hall in Dexter

Discover how Katharine Dexter McCormick saved and restored Gordon Hall in Dexter, Michigan. Learn about its history, preservation efforts, and community impact. Editor’s Note: Katharine Dexter McCormick, the granddaughter of Dexter’s founder, Samuel Dexter, was born on August 27, 1875, in Dexter in Gordon Hall. During her life, she made a significant impact on women’s ...

History Comes Alive at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter

History Comes Alive at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter

Highlights from the Forest Lawn Cemetery Walking Tour Photos by Thomas Morris On Saturday, May 18, Forest Lawn Cemetery became a living stage of Dexter’s past as costumed interpreters brought the stories of the town’s most prominent former residents to life during a free walking tour. Presented by the Dexter District Library, Dexter Area Historical ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter City Council Advances Historical Marker Program

Dexter City Council Advances Historical Marker Program

Councilmember Zach Michels Leads Initiative to Recognize and Preserve City’s Historical Sites At the Dexter City Council meeting on September 23, 2024, Councilmember Zach Michels took the lead in advocating for the city’s historical resources to be more formally recognized through the Michigan Historical Marker program. Michels emphasized Dexter’s commitment to preserving and educating the ...

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