List of Michigan State Historic Sites in Macomb County facts for kids
Macomb County, Michigan, is full of amazing places that tell stories about the past. These special spots are called Michigan State Historic Sites. They are recognized because they are important to Michigan's history. Some of these sites are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means they are important to the whole country's history!
This list will take you on a journey through some of Macomb County's most interesting historic places. Get ready to discover old homes, schools, churches, and even places where big inventions happened!
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Cool Historic Places in Macomb County
Macomb County has many historic sites. Each one has a unique story to tell. Let's explore some of them!
Homes with History
Many historic sites are old houses. They show us how people lived long ago.
Loren Andrus Octagon House
The Loren Andrus House in Washington is super unique because it's shaped like an octagon (eight sides!). It was built in 1860. Imagine living in a house with no square rooms! This house is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
Crocker House
The Crocker House in Mount Clemens was built in 1869. It's a grand old home that now serves as a museum. It helps us learn about life in Mount Clemens in the late 1800s.
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores was the home of Edsel Ford, Henry Ford's son, and his wife Eleanor. Built in 1928, it's a huge, beautiful mansion right on Lake St. Clair. It's a great example of fancy homes from that time and is also a National Historic Landmark.
William Upton House
The William Upton House in Sterling Heights was built around 1867. It's a lovely old farmhouse that shows how early settlers lived in the area. It's a reminder of the county's farming past.
Important Buildings and Landmarks
Beyond homes, many other buildings and places are important to history.
Carnegie Library
The Carnegie Library in Mount Clemens was built in 1904. It's one of many libraries built across the country with money from Andrew Carnegie, a very rich businessman. These libraries helped make books and learning available to everyone.
Clinton Grove Cemetery Complex
The Clinton Grove Cemetery Complex in Clinton Township was established in 1855. It's not just a cemetery; it's a historic landscape with old trees, monuments, and even a chapel. It tells the story of the community's past residents.
Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant
The Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant in Warren was a very important factory during World War II. It opened in 1941 and built many tanks for the war effort. It played a huge role in helping the United States and its allies win the war.
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The General Motors Technical Center in Warren is a famous place for design and engineering. It was built in the 1950s and is known for its modern architecture. Many new car designs and technologies were created here. It's a National Historic Landmark.
Grand Trunk Western Railroad, Mount Clemens Station
The Grand Trunk Western Railroad, Mount Clemens Station in Mount Clemens was built in 1900. Train stations were once very busy places, connecting towns and people. This station is also special because it has an informational marker about Thomas Edison, the famous inventor, who worked as a telegraph operator here when he was young.
Kolping Park and Chapel
Kolping Park and Chapel in Chesterfield Township is a unique site with a chapel built in 1930. It was created by the Kolping Society, a Catholic organization that helps families and communities. It's a peaceful place with a rich history.
Selfridge Field
Selfridge Field near Mount Clemens is a very old military air base, established in 1917. It has been important for air defense and training pilots for over a century. Many famous pilots, like Charles Lindbergh, trained here.
Other Noteworthy Sites
Macomb County also has historic schools, churches, and even places where important events happened.
Erin-Warren Fractional District No. 2 Schoolhouse
The Erin-Warren Fractional District No. 2 Schoolhouse in Eastpointe was built in 1862. This old schoolhouse shows us what classrooms were like long ago. It's a great example of a one-room school.
First Congregational Church
The First Congregational Church in Richmond was built in 1887. It's a beautiful church with a tall steeple, showing the importance of faith in early communities.
Holcombe Site
The Holcombe Site in Sterling Heights is an archaeological site. This means it's a place where scientists found tools and other items from people who lived here thousands of years ago! It helps us understand the very first people in Michigan.
Lac Sainte Claire Informational Designation
The Lac Sainte Claire Informational Designation in St. Clair Shores marks the history of Lake St. Clair. This lake has been important for travel, trade, and recreation for centuries. It was named by French explorers.
Alexander Macomb Informational Designation
The Alexander Macomb Informational Designation in Mount Clemens honors the person Macomb County is named after. Alexander Macomb was a general during the War of 1812 and a very important figure in early American history.
Romeo Historic District
The Romeo Historic District in Romeo is not just one building, but a whole area! It includes many old homes and buildings that show the town's history, especially from the 1800s. Walking through it feels like stepping back in time.
Utica Cemetery
The Utica Cemetery in Shelby Township was established in 1833. Like Clinton Grove, it's a historic place that tells the story of the early settlers of the Utica area.
Warren Union Cemetery
The Warren Union Cemetery in Warren was founded in 1835. It's another important burial ground that holds the history of the Warren community and its founding families.
Images for kids
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William Amerine House
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John C. and Samantha Baumgartner House
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Joachim Behrns House
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William Austin Burt Information Site
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Clinton Township Hall
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Erin United Presbyterian Church
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
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Fractional School District No. 4 Schoolhouse
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Grace Episcopal Church
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Grand Pacific House
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Governor Alex J. Groesbeck Birthplace Informational Site
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Hotel Graustark
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Kramerhof Roadhouse
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Frederick Kuchinmeister Farmstead
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Lenox Centre Burial Ground
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Methodist Episcopal Church
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Moravian Mission Informational Designation
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Mount Clemens Mineral Bath Industry Informational Designation
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Original Village of Warren Informational Site
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Colonel Norman Perry House
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Pointe a Guignolet Commemorative Designation
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Ray Religious Society Church
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Ray Township District No. 1 School
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Richmond District No. 3 School
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
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Saint Clement Catholic Parish Commemorative Designation
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Saint John's Lutheran Church
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Saint Lawrence Parish of Utica Informational Designation
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Saint Mary's School
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Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Selinsky-Green House
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Shoreline Interurban Railway Commemorative Designation
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Simpson Park Campground
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St. Joseph Hospital and Bath House
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John Theisen House
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Thomas Clegg and First Auto Informational Designation
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Trostheide Feed Store (Demolished)
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William Tucker House
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Village of Romeo Informational Designation
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Warren Township District No. 4 School
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Harold and Mabelle Weller House
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Zion Evangelical Church
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Macomb County, Michigan
- List of Michigan State Historical Markers in Macomb County
