Orion Historical Society, Lake Orion Michigan

Howarth Schoolhouse
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Funded by The Save Our History Grant Program

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Local Michigan Students
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ORION – A THUMBNAIL HISTORY

Historic Union Church
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A new book by Leslie Pielack
"A Church For All Seasons"
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Orion Township was approved by the Michigan Territory in 1835, the same year it was applying for statehood to the federation. Jesse Decker was the first Supervisor, drawing a salary of $2.00 a year. Walks to Flint to file property claims were not uncommon for Mr. Decker. He and his partners dammed Paint Creek in 1829 for their sawmill, and Lake Orion (previously 6 small lakes) was born. More....

"Orion Since 1818"
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by Paul M. Scott

Outstanding Art to be Exhibited at the
William E. Scripps Estate
During Scripps Days!

Scripps Historic Area
Built by William E. and Nina Downey Scripps, 1927
Visit Scripps Historic Area!

Activities/Calendar
Other opportunities to participate in OHS activity include the Holiday Parade in December, the Lake Orion boat tour in summer, Porritt Barn tours at Barn Daze in October and public tours of the Scripps Estate. Watch for these and other events for opportunities to support the Society’s important work.

Watch for specific dates in our calendar.

Newsletter
The Society's Newsletter, "Orion Legacy", is published three times annually. If you would like to receive the newsletter,
please contact the editor at (248)693-4154.