Detroit Arsenal (1)

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Detroit Arsenal (1) (1833-1877) - A U.S. Army arsenal established in 1833 and completed in 1837. Located in present day Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan. Abandoned in 1877. Also known as Dearborn Arsenal.

Detroit Arsenal Sutler's Shop
Detroit Arsenal Commandant's Quarters
Detroit Arsenal Smith and Carpenter Shops

Detroit Arsenal (1) History

A U.S. Army arsenal stablished in 1833 and completed in 1837.

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Abandoned in 1877.

Current Status

The commandant's quarters was restored and is now a museum in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan.


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Location: 21950 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan.

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Lat: 42.306389 Long: -83.243889

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Sources:

  • Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 418

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