Old Burial Ground

Historical marker location:

Monroe, Michigan

( Marker is on North Monroe Street, 0.1 miles north of West Grove Street, on the left when traveling north.)

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.