A Plank Road History

Historical marker location:

29777 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of VFW Memorial Drive and PFC Wetzel Drive, on the right when traveling east on VFW Memorial Drive.)

Marker installed: 2014

Gratiot Avenue and "The Junction".

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.