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History of Prairie du Rocher

Map of the Illinois Country from the Illinois to the Ohio

In January 1799, Prairie du Rocher buzzed with excitement as Col. George Rogers Clark and his soldiers arrived, leading to a lively ball at Captain Jean Baptiste Barbeau’s home. However, news of an imminent attack disrupted festivities, prompting Clark and local young men to prepare for defense, though the expected assault did not occur. The village, founded in 1722, was characterized by a simple, communal lifestyle among early French settlers, who engaged in agriculture and maintained harmonious relations with Native Americans, fostering a rich cultural legacy.

North Oxford Cemetery Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan

North Oxford Cemetery Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan

A detailed transcription of Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, likely in Michigan, with directions to the site and a long list of gravestone inscriptions recorded in September 2001. The collection includes names, dates, family relationships, military service notes, and epitaphs, offering a historical snapshot of local families and veterans buried there.