Approaching "Novi Corners"

Historical marker location:

26050 Novi Road, Novi, Michigan

( Marker is at the intersection of Novi Road and Grand River Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Novi Road.)

Marker installed: 2014

Headed in Four Directions.

The name "Michigan" comes from the Ojibwe word "mishigamaa," which means "large water" or "large lake." This refers to Lake Michigan, which is one of the five Great Lakes that border the state.