Cambridge Junction Historic State Park

Cambridge Junction Historic State Park is a history park in Michigan with buildings and exhibits from the 1800s. The site includes the original tavern building, a reconstructed outbuilding, a visitor center, and grounds with walking paths.

The tavern was built in the 1830s as a key stop for stagecoaches carrying travelers between Detroit and Chicago. This building witnessed early settlement and the busy trade traffic moving along what became an important highway.

Walker Tavern reveals how travelers stopped here to eat and rest in the 1800s, with rooms displaying period furnishings and objects as they were used. You can see how central this inn was to the community and how it served people moving through the region.

The park opens from May through October and requires a Michigan State Parks Recreation Passport to enter the grounds. Plan your visit for dry weather to comfortably explore the buildings and walking paths.

A walking trail winds through wetlands and forests, where you can spot native plants and wildlife that thrive in this landscape. This natural setting contrasts with the historic buildings and shows the environment that existed when the tavern operated.

Location: Lenawee County

Website: http://michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=440&type=SPRK

GPS coordinates: 42.06000,-84.22500

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:46