A Brief History of East Lansing

Essays on the people, buildings, and events in the conjoined histories of East Lansing and Michigan State University, with a particular interest in the Michigan Agricultural College era (1855–1925), and a timeline of significant events.

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The Memorial Grove and Cenotaph

In remembrance of those members of the M.S.U. family who gave their lives in service to their country, this site respectfully presents the history of Memorial Grove and the Cenotaph, dedicated in 1919 and re-dedicated in 2024. Read More.

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