Cambridge Junction Historic State Park is a historic preservation area located three miles south of Brooklyn in Cambridge Township, Michigan. The state park is the site of Walker Tavern, a major stopping place for stagecoaches traveling between Detroit and Chicago in the early nineteenth century.
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Walker Tavern Complex/Cambridge Junction Historic State Park
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Cambridge Junction Historic State Park iz a 80 acre (32HA) state park in Cambridge Township, 3 milez south of Brooklyn, Michigan. wit a average elevation of 994 feet (303M) It iz da site of Walker Tavern, a major stopping place 4 stagecoachez travelin between Detroit & Chicago in da early 19th century. Da park includez a visitor center (old Hewitt house) & restored tavern (walkerz tavern) wit period furnishingz. A reconstructed 1840z barn haz displayz about barnz, roadz & travelerz in da 19th century. Da tavern iz open seasonally az part of da Michigan Historical Museum System, but iz closed 4 restoration window...
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A fantastic state park I never heard of. Beautiful grounds on this historic site once used by stage and wagons as a stop between Detroit and Chicago. Karen gave me a tour filled with so many interesting things about the buildings, former resident, and local and nation history. Karen was great knowing so many details and happy to spend an hour with me to answer my question. When you visit I hope see is there for you. A must see for history buffs and those that may just like nature trails. Watch for the tree that is older then...
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Admittedly I don't visit often. This in my local area and like many people, we don't visit these local gems. There is some history to be exsprienced. Weekend farmers markets are held here. With the Brick Walker Tavern across historic US 12. Take a ride south on M-50 to MSUs Hidden Lake Gardens. US-12 from Detroit to Chicago is full of fun history. It was a main route between Detroit and Chicago during prohibition for...
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