Mill Pond Park

Historical marker location:

424 Mill Pond Ln, Brighton, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and West St. Paul Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1972

Michigan played a significant role in the Civil War. Over 90,000 Michigan men served in the Union Army, and the state's contributions to the war effort included manufacturing weapons and supplies, providing food and clothing for soldiers, and supporting the Underground Railroad.