List of Michigan State Historic Sites in Genesee County facts for kids

Genesee County in Michigan is home to many amazing places that tell stories about the past! These special spots are called Michigan State Historic Sites. They are recognized because they have important history, like old buildings, famous events, or places where important people lived.

Some of these sites are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important not just for Michigan, but for the whole country! We'll mark these extra-special places with a little cross symbol (†).

Cool Historic Places in Genesee County

Genesee County has a rich history, from early farms and mills to the birth of the auto industry. Let's explore some of these fascinating places!

Historic Homes and Estates

• Robert P. Aitken Farm House†

This old farmhouse in Flint Township was listed as a historic site in 1983. It's a great example of early farm life in the area.

• Applewood†

Located in Flint, Applewood was the home of Charles Stewart Mott, a famous businessman who helped start General Motors. This large estate was recognized in 1979. It's a beautiful place to see how important people lived long ago.

• John West Davison Farmstead

This farm in Grand Blanc was listed in 1984. It shows us what farming was like in Genesee County many years ago.

• Horace Gilbert/Morgan and Enos Miller House†

Found in Swartz Creek, this house became a historic site in 1985. It's an interesting example of old homes in the area.

• Morris A. Knight House†

This house in Flint was recognized in 1982. It's another example of the historic homes that tell the story of the city's past.

• James H. Murray House†

In Linden, this house was listed in 1981. It's a well-preserved home from an earlier time.

• Charles W. Nash House

This Flint home was recognized in 1987. Charles W. Nash was another important person in the early auto industry.

• William Ray Perry House

Located in Grand Blanc, this house became a historic site in 1989. It's a lovely example of older architecture.

• Superintendent's Cottage†

This cottage in Flint, listed in 1973, was part of the Michigan School for the Deaf. It shows the history of education for deaf students in the state.

• Robert J. Whaley House†

This house in Flint, recognized in 1977, is now a museum! It gives visitors a peek into life in the late 1800s.

Important Buildings and Businesses

• Argentine Mill

This mill in Argentine Township was listed in 1988. Mills were very important in early communities for grinding grain.

• Atlas Mill

This mill, located in Crossroads Village, became a historic site in 1974. It reminds us of the early industries in the area.

• Berston Field House

This building in Flint, recognized in 1994, has been an important community center for many years, offering sports and activities.

• Capitol Theatre Building†

This beautiful theater in Flint was listed in 1984. It's a classic movie palace and performance venue that has entertained people for decades.

• Clio Depot†

The old train depot in Clio, listed in 1978, is a reminder of how important railroads were for travel and trade.

• Durant Garage

This garage in Flint, recognized in 1975, is connected to William C. Durant, a key figure in the early auto industry.

• William C. Durant / Durant-Dort Carriage Company

This site in Flint, listed in 1978, celebrates William C. Durant and the Durant-Dort Carriage Company. This company was a very important step before the big auto companies started in Flint.

• Elks Lodge Building†

This building in Flint, recognized in 1976, was home to a social club and is a good example of older architecture.

• Fenton Grain Elevator†

This grain elevator in Fenton, listed in 1979, shows the importance of agriculture and how crops were stored and moved.

• Fenton House†

Also known as the Fenton Hotel, this building in Fenton was listed in 1971. It's now a restaurant and has been a central part of the town for a long time.

• First National Bank and Trust Company Building†

This impressive bank building in Flint, recognized in 1980, shows the importance of banking and business in the city's growth.

• Flint Masonic Temple

This temple in Flint, listed in 1981, is a significant building for the Masonic organization.

• Flint Road Cart Factory - Durant-Dort Carriage Factory No. 1

This factory in Flint, recognized in 1987, is where William C. Durant's company started making carriages before cars. It's a very important site for the history of the auto industry.

• Flushing Community Center

This center in Flushing, listed in 1975, has served as a gathering place for the community for many years.

• Genesee County Courthouse and Jail†

This important building in Flint, recognized in 1989, is where local government and justice happen.

• Linden Grist Mill†

This mill in Linden, listed in 1971, is a historic landmark that shows how early settlers processed their crops.

• Miller Opera House

Located in Crossroads Village, this opera house was recognized in 1974. It reminds us of the entertainment and cultural life of the past.

• Daniel O'Sullivan House/Halfway House†

This house in Flushing, listed in 1976, was once a "halfway house" where travelers could rest during long journeys.

• William A. Paterson Factory Complex†

This factory complex in Flint, recognized in 1981, was another important site in the early manufacturing history of the city.

• E. S. Swayze Drugstore†

This old drugstore in Otisville, listed in 2010, gives us a glimpse into local businesses from long ago.

• Thetford Township Hall

This township hall in Clio, recognized in 1984, is an important building for local government.

• Toledo, Saginaw and Mackinaw Railroad Flushing Depot

This old train depot in Flushing, listed in 1979, highlights the role of railroads in connecting communities.

Churches and Cemeteries

• Argentine Cemetery

This cemetery in Argentine Township was listed in 1988. Cemeteries are important historical sites because they hold the stories of the people who built the community.

• Brent Creek Methodist Protestant Church

This church near Brent Creek was recognized in 1981. It's an example of the early religious buildings in the area.

• Community Presbyterian Church

This church in Flint, listed in 1981, has been a spiritual home for many people.

• Congregational Church of Grand Blanc

This church in Grand Blanc, recognized in 1981, is a historic place of worship.

• Fenton United Methodist Church

This church in Fenton, listed in 1987, is another example of the historic religious buildings in Genesee County.

• First Baptist Church†

This church in Grand Blanc, recognized in 1975, is an important part of the town's history.

• First Methodist Episcopal Church

This church in Flint, listed in 1979, is a significant religious landmark.

• Fourth Ward Evangelical Church

This church in Flint, recognized in 1980, is another historic place of worship.

• Glenwood Cemetery†

This cemetery in Flint, listed in 1988, is a peaceful and historic resting place.

• Old Prospect Hill Cemetery

This cemetery in Fenton, recognized in 1999, is an important site for understanding the town's past residents.

• Saint Jude's Episcopal Church

This church in Fenton, listed in 1997, is a beautiful historic building.

• Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church

This church in Flint, recognized in 1988, is a significant part of the city's religious history.

• Smith Hill Cemetery

This cemetery in Forest Township, listed in 1990, is another important historical burial ground.

• Swartz Creek Cemetery

This cemetery in Swartz Creek, recognized in 1986, tells stories of the community's past.

• West Forest United Methodist Church

This church near Otisville, listed in 1980, is a historic place of worship in a rural setting.

Historic Districts and Informational Sites

• Buick Motor Company Commemorative Designation

This site in Flint, recognized in 1993, celebrates the important role of the Buick Motor Company in the city's history and the auto industry.

• Civic Park Historic District†

This large historic area in Flint, listed in 1981, was a planned community built for auto workers. It shows how the auto industry shaped the city.

• Henry Howland Crapo / Willson Park Informational Designation

This site in Flint, recognized in 1986, honors Henry Howland Crapo, a former Michigan governor, and Willson Park.

• Dibbleville

This area in Fenton, listed in 1977, is a historic district that preserves the look and feel of an older part of town.

• Sarah Emma Edmonds Informational Designation

This site on the Genesee County Courthouse Grounds in Flint, recognized in 1992, honors Sarah Emma Edmonds, a woman who disguised herself as a man to serve as a soldier during the Civil War.

• Fenton Old Town Historic District†

This historic district in Fenton, listed in 1976, includes many old buildings that show the town's early development.

• Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936–37 Informational Site

This site in Flint, recognized in 1977, marks the location of a very important labor strike that changed how workers were treated in factories.

• Linden Downtown Historic District

This historic area in Linden, listed in 1977, preserves the charm of the town's old downtown.

• Jacob Smith/Fred A. Aldrich Informational Site

This site in Flint, recognized in 1987, tells the story of Jacob Smith, an early fur trader, and Fred A. Aldrich.

• Vehicle City Informational Designation

This site at Flint City Hall, recognized in 1958, celebrates Flint's nickname as "Vehicle City" because of its huge role in making cars.

Images for kids

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  Saint Jude's Episcopal Church in Fenton.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Genesee County, Michigan