Statue and Tomb of the Boy Governor - Detroit, MI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bobfrapples8
N 42° 19.981 W 083° 02.965
17T E 331156 N 4688785
The statue of Stevens T. Mason is located in downtown Detroit, Michigan.
Waymark Code: WM1ADC2
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Located at Capitol Park in downtown Detroit, Michigan at the site of Michigan's first state capital, this life-size statue of Stevens T. Mason, Michigan's first governor, stands along Griswold St.Mason's ashes are interred beneath the statue which was dedicated in 1908.

Mason holds the distinction of being the youngest governor ever to have served in that capacity in the United States, having become governor of Michigan in 1835 at the age of 24.

Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

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