Big Rock

Historical marker location:

Atlanta, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 32 and Beltz Road, on the left when traveling west on State Highway 32.)

Marker installed: 1991

The University of Michigan, located in Ann Arbor, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States. It was founded in 1817, 20 years before Michigan became a state, and its alumni include President Gerald Ford, Google co-founder Larry Page, and actor James Earl Jones.