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Dexter, Michigan 48130
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Dexter is located in western
Washtenaw County,
about 6 miles northwest of Ann Arbor, with easy access to I-94 just a
few miles south. It is supported by a diverse economy and its location
as a commuter town to Ann Arbor. It has an active rail line and is
bordered by the Huron River Metro Parkway system to the north. A dam on
Mill Creek a block south of its historic downtown circle adds a
picturesque touch to this well-preserved area. Dexter was named after Judge Samuel Dexter, who purchased the first land here in 1824. Shortly afterwards, a Dr. Cyril Nichols and Samuel Foster settled here, adding some permanence to the community. Two years later, Judge Dexter became the first postmaster. The town�s land was officially platted in 1830 and was eventually incorporated as a village in 1855.
Photos courtesy of: Ken Huisjen
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