Station: Oakwood, MI (Oakland County)

Oakwood was founded about 1839 as Campbell's Corners and renamed to Oakwood in 1856. In 1971, this was known as Oakwood Boulevard on the GTW and was a station stop on SEMTA commuter train service. [GTWET-1971-0501]

Photo Info: The GTW station at Oakwood Street. This "lean-to" style station was used in commuter service. [Dave Fulkerth collection]

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Time Line

1919. February. A head on collision between two DUR interurban cars kills four and injures 44. This accident was caused by an extra train occupying the main track on the time of a superior trrain.  ICC Report [PDF]