Historical Marker
Across the Water
Historical marker location:
25000 East River Road, Grosse Ile, Michigan
( Marker is at the intersection of East River Road and Grosse Ile Parkway, on the right when traveling south on East River Road.)
to Stony Island and Beyond.
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.