List of Michigan State Historic Sites in Jackson County facts for kids
Location of Jackson County in Michigan
Jackson County, Michigan, is home to many amazing places that tell stories about the past! These special spots are called Michigan State Historic Sites. They are chosen because they have important history, beautiful architecture, or played a big role in Michigan's development. When you see a little dagger symbol (†) next to a site, it means it's also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is an even bigger list of important places across the whole country!
Let's explore some of these cool historic sites in Jackson County.
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Historic Buildings You Can Visit
Jackson County has many old buildings that are now historic sites. These include churches, schools, and other important structures.
Churches with History
Many churches in the area have been around for a long time and are now historic sites.
- All Saints' Episcopal Church in Brooklyn is a beautiful old church. It was listed as a historic site in 1997.
- The Brooklyn First Presbyterian Church is another historic church in Brooklyn, recognized in 1980.
- In Jackson, the First Congregational Church† is a very important building, also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It became a historic site in 1987.
- The Horton Methodist Episcopal Church in Horton has been a historic site since 1979.
- Saint John's Church and Saint Mary Star of the Sea Church in Jackson are also historic places, recognized in 1978 and 1981.
- Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Jackson, listed in 1985, is another example of the area's rich religious history.
- The Universalist Church in Concord, listed in 1999, shows the variety of historic places.
Old Schools and Libraries
Schools and libraries are important for learning and community.
- The Blackman Township Fractional District No. 4 School in Jackson is an old school building that became a historic site in 1996.
- The Hanover High School†, now the Lee Conklin Organ Museum, is a historic site in Hanover. It was listed in 1996 and is also on the National Register.
- The McCain School in Summit Township became a historic site in 1981.
- The Jackson District Library† in Jackson is a historic building where many people have learned and read. It was listed in 1979 and is also on the National Register.
Other Important Buildings
- The Horace Ismon Building in Jackson, listed in 1997, is an example of historic commercial buildings.
- The Michigan Theatre† in Jackson is a beautiful old theater, recognized in 1979. It's also on the National Register.
- The Stone Post Office† in Jackson is another historic building, listed in 1971 and on the National Register.
- The Wellman General Store in Horton, listed in 1979, gives us a peek into how people shopped long ago.
Historic Homes and Farms
Many old homes and farms in Jackson County are recognized for their historical importance. They show us how people lived and worked in the past.
- The William G. Brown House near Parma became a historic site in 1982.
- The Eleazer Clark Homestead near Grass Lake was listed in 1983.
- The Edward and Edith Cross Farm in Spring Arbor became a historic site in 2001.
- The James M. Jameson Farm† near Springport, listed in 1982, is also on the National Register.
- The Frederick A. Jr., and Caroline Hewett Kennedy Farm† in Hanover, listed in 1992, is another farm on the National Register.
- The John King Farm Complex in Rives Township was recognized in 1987.
- The Mann House† in Concord is a very old home that became a historic site in 1970 and is on the National Register.
- The Paddock-Hubbard House† in Concord, listed in 1991, is another historic home on the National Register.
- The Berthold S. Rummler House in Jackson was listed in 1981.
- The Ella Sharp House† in Jackson is a well-known historic home, listed in 1971 and on the National Register.
- The Siebold Farm / Ruehle (Realy) Farm† in Waterloo Township, listed in 1971, is another historic farm on the National Register.
- The Chauncey C. Smith House in Napoleon was recognized in 1992.
- The John Timbers House in Spring Arbor became a historic site in 1990.
- The Andrew Wilcox House† in Jackson, listed in 1985, is also on the National Register.
- The Thomas Wilson House in Summit Township was recognized in 1978.
- The Soloman Wolcott House in Horton was listed in 1990.
Important Places and Events
Some historic sites mark important places or events that shaped the area.
- Governor Austin Blair Informational Designation in Jackson honors a former governor of Michigan. It was recognized in 1984.
- Brooklyn's Founder Informational Designation in Brooklyn celebrates Calvin Swain, who helped start the village. It was listed in 1963.
- The First State Prison Informational Designation in Jackson marks the location of Michigan's first state prison, recognized in 1958.
- The Jackson Area Informational Designation near Grass Lake, listed in 1962, highlights the importance of the Jackson area itself.
- The Jacksonburg Public Square Informational Designation in Jackson marks a historic public space, recognized in 1992.
- The Railroad Conspiracy Case of 1851 Informational Designation is a site that remembers an important legal event from 1851, listed in 1957.
- The Spring Arbor College Informational Designation on the Spring Arbor University Campus was recognized in 1963.
- The Spring Arbor Commemorative Designation in Spring Arbor, listed in 1994, marks a significant spot in the community.
- Under the Oaks Commemorative Designation in Jackson is a very important site. It's where the Republican Party was officially formed in 1854! It became a historic site in 1956.
Railroad History
Railroads played a huge role in connecting towns and helping Michigan grow.
- The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Springport Depot in Springport is an old train station, listed in 1985.
- The Michigan Central Railroad Grass Lake Depot in Grass Lake is another historic train station, recognized in 1992.
Images for kids
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Sidney T. Smith House (Demolished)
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