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The National Register of Historic Places is a special list of buildings, places, and objects in the U.S. state of Michigan that are important to history. These places are recognized by the United States government for their historical, architectural, or archaeological value. When a place is added to this list, it helps protect it and makes sure future generations can learn from it. Michigan has many amazing historic sites, from old lighthouses and courthouses to unique homes and bridges.


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Historic Places by County in Michigan

NRHP Michigan Map
Density of National Register of Historic Places listing among Michigan counties
2009-0619-BayView-pan
Bay View, Michigan, an entire community recognized as a National Historic Landmark.
Elwood Bar - Detroit Michigan
The Elwood Bar in Detroit. The city of Detroit has many individual historic listings.
MackinacIslandDowntown
The whole island of Mackinac Island is a special National Historic Landmark.
Tiger Stadium, Detroit
Tiger Stadium in Detroit, a historic place that was later taken down.
Defer Elementary School, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan (October 12, 2008)
Defer Elementary School, a school in Grosse Pointe Park that is still used today.
SS City of Milwaukee
The SS City of Milwaukee, a train ferry listed as a historic property.

Michigan is home to many important historic sites, spread across its counties. Some counties have many listed places, while others have fewer. This list helps us see where these special places are located.

County # of Sites
1 Alcona 1
2 Alger 16
3 Allegan 33
4 Alpena 8
5 Antrim 7
6 Arenac 2
7 Baraga 8
8 Barry 7
9 Bay 16
10 Benzie 8
11 Berrien 30
12 Branch 13
13 Calhoun 42
14 Cass 9
15 Charlevoix 24
16 Cheboygan 10
17 Chippewa 26
18 Clare 3
19 Clinton 6
20 Crawford 3
21 Delta 19
22 Dickinson 9
23 Eaton 16
24 Emmet 52
25 Genesee 69
26 Gladwin 0
27 Gogebic 11
28 Grand Traverse 13
29 Gratiot 10
30 Hillsdale 9
31 Houghton 41
32 Huron 27
33 Ingham 49
34 Ionia 16
35 Iosco 4
36 Iron 80
37 Isabella 5
38 Jackson 27
39 Kalamazoo 50
40 Kalkaska 0
41 Kent 49
42 Keweenaw 35
43 Lake 3
44 Lapeer 24
45 Leelanau 23
46 Lenawee 43
47 Livingston 14
48 Luce 1
49 Mackinac 26
50 Macomb 15
51 Manistee 15
52 Marquette 39
53 Mason 9
54 Mecosta 3
55 Menominee 11
56 Midland 27
57 Missaukee 2
58 Monroe 17
59 Montcalm 3
60 Montmorency 0
61 Muskegon 15
62 Newaygo 5
63 Oakland 75
64 Oceana 8
65 Ogemaw 0
66 Ontonagon 5
67 Osceola 0
68 Oscoda 1
69 Otsego 3
70 Ottawa 24
71 Presque Isle 12
72 Roscommon 1
73 Saginaw 41
74 St. Clair 26
75 St. Joseph 16
76 Sanilac 11
77 Schoolcraft 6
78 Shiawassee 45
79 Tuscola 13
80 Van Buren 7
81 Washtenaw 79
82.1 Wayne: Detroit 261
82.2 Wayne: Other 82
82.4 Wayne: Total 342
83 Wexford 8
Total: 1,878

Alcona County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Sturgeon Point Light Station
Sturgeon Point Light Station
July 19, 1984
(#84001370)
Point Road
44°42′36″N 83°16′20″W / 44.71°N 83.272222°W / 44.71; -83.272222 (Sturgeon Point Light Station)
Haynes Township Built in 1869, this lighthouse on Lake Huron helped guide ships away from a dangerous underwater reef. It's located near Harrisville in northeastern Michigan.

Alpena County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Alpena County Courthouse
Alpena County Courthouse
December 8, 1983
(#83003643)
720 Chisholm Avenue
45°04′05″N 83°26′30″W / 45.068056°N 83.441667°W / 45.068056; -83.441667 (Alpena County Courthouse)
Alpena This courthouse was built in 1934 in the city of Alpena. It still serves the county today and has a cool Art Deco design.
2 Alpena Light
Alpena Light
March 29, 2006
(#06000197)
Thunder Bay River mouth, 150 feet (46 m) from shore
45°03′37″N 83°25′23″W / 45.060278°N 83.423056°W / 45.060278; -83.423056 (Alpena Light)
Alpena The Alpena Light was built in 1914 to mark the entrance of Thunder Bay River. This lighthouse is still active and helps boats navigate the waters.
3 Fishing Tug Katherine V
Fishing Tug Katherine V
July 10, 2003
(#03000622)
491 Johnson Street
45°04′53″N 83°26′57″W / 45.081389°N 83.449167°W / 45.081389; -83.449167 (Fishing Tug Katherine V)
Alpena The Katherine V is an old fishing tugboat that you can now see at the Besser Museum in Alpena. It's special because it's thought to be the last wooden fishing tug still in one piece.
4 IOOF Centennial Building
IOOF Centennial Building
December 29, 2015
(#15000944)
150 E. Chisholm St.
45°03′40″N 83°25′57″W / 45.061238°N 83.432638°W / 45.061238; -83.432638 (IOOF Centennial Building)
Alpena This building was built in 1876 for Samuel and Samantha Hitchcock, who were important early settlers of Alpena. Later, a local club called the Independent Order of Odd Fellows bought it in 1901.
5 Middle Island Light
Middle Island Light
March 15, 2006
(#06000133)
Middle Island
45°11′35″N 83°19′16″W / 45.193056°N 83.321111°W / 45.193056; -83.321111 (Middle Island Light)
Alpena Township This lighthouse is on Middle Island, about 10 miles (16 km) north of Alpena. It's located between two other important lights, Presque Isle and Thunder Bay Island.
6 Norwegian Lutheran Church Complex
Norwegian Lutheran Church Complex
July 9, 2013
(#13000478)
10430 S. Leer Rd. (Long Rapids Township)
45°11′50″N 83°43′11″W / 45.197314°N 83.719847°W / 45.197314; -83.719847 (Norwegian Lutheran Church Complex)
Leer The Norwegian Lutheran Church Complex includes a church, a parish house, a cemetery, and a pavilion. The church looks much like it did when it was built in 1899. It has a special altar painting and a unique metal interior in the parish house.
7 PEWABIC (propeller) Shipwreck Site
PEWABIC (propeller) Shipwreck Site
August 22, 2016
(#14001096)
Lake Huron
44°57′53″N 83°06′14″W / 44.964833°N 83.103933°W / 44.964833; -83.103933 (PEWABIC (propeller) Shipwreck Site)
Alpena Township The SS Pewabic was a cargo ship that worked on the Great Lakes. It sank in Lake Huron on August 9, 1865, after crashing into another ship.
8 Thunder Bay Island Light Station
Thunder Bay Island Light Station
July 19, 1984
(#84001371)
Thunder Bay Island
45°02′14″N 83°11′40″W / 45.037222°N 83.194444°W / 45.037222; -83.194444 (Thunder Bay Island Light Station)
Alpena Township This lighthouse was built in 1832 and is one of the oldest working lighthouses on Lake Huron. It has been updated many times over the years.

Antrim County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Antrim County Courthouse
Antrim County Courthouse
March 10, 1980
(#80001846)
S. Cayuga St.
44°58′33″N 85°12′29″W / 44.975833°N 85.208056°W / 44.975833; -85.208056 (Antrim County Courthouse)
Bellaire The Antrim County Courthouse was designed in 1879. It was empty for a while but was restored in the 1990s. Today, it holds the county courts and prosecutor's office.
2 Elk Rapids First Methodist Episcopal Church
December 29, 2015
(#15000945)
301 Traverse St.
44°53′48″N 85°24′56″W / 44.896602°N 85.415634°W / 44.896602; -85.415634 (Elk Rapids First Methodist Episcopal Church)
Elk Rapids This church was built in 1901 and used by its congregation until 2011. It's known for its beautiful Gothic stained glass windows. Now, it's the Elk Rapids Area Historical Museum.
3 Elk Rapids Township Hall
Elk Rapids Township Hall
September 22, 1977
(#77000709)
River St.
44°53′51″N 85°24′57″W / 44.8975°N 85.415833°W / 44.8975; -85.415833 (Elk Rapids Township Hall)
Elk Rapids The Elk Rapids Township Hall was built in 1883. It was used as a theater and a place for community events like plays, concerts, and dances.
4 Holtz Site
June 19, 1973
(#73002151)
Address Restricted
Bellaire The Holtz Site is an archaeological site from the Middle Woodland period, around 200-400 AD. It was likely a short-term camp for people traveling north from southern Michigan.
5 Hughes House
Hughes House
May 6, 1976
(#76001024)
109 Elm St.
44°53′49″N 85°25′04″W / 44.896944°N 85.417778°W / 44.896944; -85.417778 (Hughes House)
Elk Rapids The Hughes House was built around 1868 as a guest house. It was located on the main road between Traverse City and Petoskey.
6 M-88–Intermediate River Bridge
M-88–Intermediate River Bridge
December 17, 1999
(#99001574)
M-88 over the Intermediate River
44°58′43″N 85°12′36″W / 44.978611°N 85.21°W / 44.978611; -85.21 (M-88–Intermediate River Bridge)
Bellaire This steel bridge was built in 1931–32. Many workers for its construction came from a special committee that helped people find jobs during the Great Depression.
7 Henry Richardi House
Henry Richardi House
January 18, 1978
(#78001491)
402 N. Bridge St.
44°58′49″N 85°12′37″W / 44.980278°N 85.210278°W / 44.980278; -85.210278 (Henry Richardi House)
Bellaire The Henry Richardi House was built for Henry Richardi, a rich lumber businessman from the late 1800s. It is now a bed and breakfast called the "Grand Victorian Bed and Breakfast."

Arenac County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Michigan Central Railroad Standish Depot
Michigan Central Railroad Standish Depot
February 28, 1991
(#91000215)
107 N. Main St.
43°59′00″N 83°57′37″W / 43.983333°N 83.960278°W / 43.983333; -83.960278 (Michigan Central Railroad Standish Depot)
Standish This train station was built using fieldstones collected by local farmers. It was a passenger station until 1955 and is now a welcome center.
2 Second Arenac County Courthouse
Second Arenac County Courthouse
April 15, 1982
(#82002823)
Central Ave.
44°02′50″N 83°51′14″W / 44.047222°N 83.853889°W / 44.047222; -83.853889 (Second Arenac County Courthouse)
Omer The first courthouse burned down in 1889, so this second one was built in 1890. However, the county seat moved to Standish in 1892. This building then became a Masonic Hall and is now owned by the Arenac County Historical Society.

Baraga County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Assinins
Assinins
May 19, 1972
(#72000591)
US 41
46°48′43″N 88°28′33″W / 46.811944°N 88.475833°W / 46.811944; -88.475833 (Assinins)
Assinins Assinins was started in 1843 by Bishop Frederic Baraga. It was one of the first Catholic missions in the Upper Peninsula. It helped build good relationships between local Ottawa and Chippewa tribes and new settlers.
2 Arvon Township Hall
Arvon Township Hall
July 30, 1981
(#81000302)
Park Rd.
46°52′37″N 88°13′10″W / 46.876944°N 88.219444°W / 46.876944; -88.219444 (Arvon Township Hall)
Skanee When this hall was built in 1915, the area was still very wild. The hall was an important community center for public meetings, plays, music festivals, and other fun activities. It is still used for these events today.
3 Canyon Falls Bridge
Canyon Falls Bridge
November 30, 1999
(#99001464)
US 41 over the Sturgeon River
46°37′31″N 88°28′13″W / 46.625278°N 88.470278°W / 46.625278; -88.470278 (Canyon Falls Bridge)
L'Anse Township The Canyon Falls Bridge has a unique design with decorative steel rails and concrete pillars. Its look gives it an Art Moderne style.
4 Herman and Anna Hanka Farm
Herman and Anna Hanka Farm
July 19, 1984
(#84001372)
Northeast of Pelkie
46°53′37″N 88°32′17″W / 46.893611°N 88.538056°W / 46.893611; -88.538056 (Herman and Anna Hanka Farm)
Pelkie The Hanka Farm was home to the Hanka family, who were Finnish immigrants, from 1896 to 1966. The farm looks much like it did in the 1920s and shows how people lived during a time of big immigration from Finland.
5 Hebard – Ford Summer House
Hebard – Ford Summer House
May 5, 1982
(#82002824)
Northeast of L'Anse
46°51′33″N 88°23′50″W / 46.859167°N 88.397222°W / 46.859167; -88.397222 (Hebard – Ford Summer House)
Pequaming This lodge was built in 1915 by Daniel Hebard. In 1923, Henry Ford bought the town and used this lodge as his summer home until 1941.
6 Kewawenon Mission
Kewawenon Mission
April 10, 1980
(#80001847)
227 Front Street (Zeba Road), between Whirl-I-Gig Road and Peter Marksman Rd.
46°47′59″N 88°25′25″W / 46.799722°N 88.423611°W / 46.799722; -88.423611 (Kewawenon Mission)
Zeba Now called the Zeba United Indian Methodist Church, this mission was started by Methodist missionaries in 1832. The current church building is covered with handmade shingles and has a unique design.
7 Sand Point Site
June 19, 1973
(#73002152)
Sand Point, NW of Baraga
46°47′00″N 88°28′00″W / 46.783333°N 88.466667°W / 46.783333; -88.466667 (Sand Point Site)
Baraga Sand Point is an archaeological site from the Late Woodland period. It contains the remains of an old village and 12 burial mounds.
8 US-41 (old)-Backwater Creek Bridge
US-41 (old)-Backwater Creek Bridge
December 9, 1999
(#99001508)
Abandoned US 41 over Backwater Creek
46°45′16″N 88°29′41″W / 46.754444°N 88.494722°W / 46.754444; -88.494722 (US-41 (old)-Backwater Creek Bridge)
Baraga Township This bridge was built in 1918 and is one of the earliest examples of a standard bridge design used by the Michigan State Highway Department.

Barry County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Barry County Courthouse Complex
Barry County Courthouse Complex
August 3, 1981
(#81000303)
220 W. State St.
42°38′53″N 85°17′24″W / 42.648056°N 85.29°W / 42.648056; -85.29 (Barry County Courthouse Complex)
Hastings The Barry County Courthouse was built between 1892 and 1894. It has a mix of different architectural styles, including Victorian and Queen Anne elements.
2 John Carveth House
John Carveth House
August 21, 1992
(#92001076)
614 W. Main St.
42°42′40″N 85°28′27″W / 42.711111°N 85.474167°W / 42.711111; -85.474167 (John Carveth House)
Middleville The John Carveth House, also called the Aaron Clark House, is a large, two-story Queen Anne style house. It was built in 1886 by John Carveth, who was a lawyer and a state senator.
3 Chief Noonday Group Camp Historic District
December 13, 1996
(#96001481)
Chief Noonday Road (County Road 434) east of Briggs Rd.
42°38′24″N 85°30′07″W / 42.64°N 85.501944°W / 42.64; -85.501944 (Chief Noonday Group Camp Historic District)
Yankee Springs Township In the late 1930s, two group camps were built in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area by a program called the Recreation Development Area. The Chief Noonday Outdoor Center is one of them.
4 Austin H. and Frankie A. Dwight Summer House
March 28, 1985
(#85000656)
11456 Marsh Rd.
42°34′56″N 85°30′51″W / 42.582222°N 85.514167°W / 42.582222; -85.514167 (Austin H. and Frankie A. Dwight Summer House)
Shelbyville This house was built between 1901 and 1902 by Austin H. and Frankie Dwight. It was known for its unique architecture and advanced building techniques. The house was later taken down in 2004.
5 Long Lake Group Camp Historic District
December 13, 1996
(#96001482)
10370 Gun Lake Rd.
42°37′00″N 85°29′41″W / 42.616667°N 85.494722°W / 42.616667; -85.494722 (Long Lake Group Camp Historic District)
Yankee Springs Township The Long Lake Outdoor Center was built in the late 1930s as a group camp in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. It was part of a program to develop recreation areas.
6 Shriner-Ketcham House
Shriner-Ketcham House
March 17, 1987
(#87000186)
327 Shriner St.
42°38′11″N 85°17′05″W / 42.636389°N 85.284722°W / 42.636389; -85.284722 (Shriner-Ketcham House)
Hastings The Shriner-Ketcham House was built in 1868 by William Shriner, a local dairy farmer. Later, John C. Ketcham, who served many terms as a U.S. Representative, bought the house and lived there until he passed away in 1941.
7 Daniel Striker House
Daniel Striker House
January 13, 1972
(#72000592)
321 S. Jefferson St.
42°38′46″N 85°17′12″W / 42.646111°N 85.286667°W / 42.646111; -85.286667 (Daniel Striker House)
Hastings Daniel Striker was an important banker and politician. He was elected as Michigan Secretary of State in 1870. He built this beautiful house in the 1880s, and it was known as one of the nicest homes in Hastings at the time.

Benzie County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Benzie County Courthouse
Benzie County Courthouse
June 3, 1996
(#96000611)
7157 Crystal Ave.
44°37′39″N 86°05′46″W / 44.6275°N 86.096111°W / 44.6275; -86.096111 (Benzie County Courthouse)
Beulah The Benzie County Courthouse was built in 1912 as a recreation center and hotel called The Grand. In 1916, Beulah became the county seat, and the hotel was turned into the courthouse.
2 Frankfort Land Company House
Frankfort Land Company House
April 14, 1995
(#95000452)
428 Leelanau St.
44°38′04″N 86°14′16″W / 44.634444°N 86.237778°W / 44.634444; -86.237778 (Frankfort Land Company House)
Frankfort This house was built in the 1860s by the Frankfort Land Company for its officials. It was the first fancy building in town and showed how much the company believed in Frankfort's future. It's now a bed and breakfast called the Stonewall Inn B & B.
3 Frankfort North Breakwater Light
Frankfort North Breakwater Light
September 6, 2005
(#05000983)
Offshore end of the north breakwater, 0.4 miles southwest of the junction of Main St. and Michigan Ave.
44°37′52″N 86°15′07″W / 44.631111°N 86.251944°W / 44.631111; -86.251944 (Frankfort North Breakwater Light)
Frankfort The original Frankfort North Breakwater lighthouse was built in 1873. The current light was built in 1932 at the end of the northern concrete pier. It is still used today.
4 Mills Community House
Mills Community House
August 21, 1972
(#72000593)
891 Michigan Ave.
44°37′08″N 86°06′05″W / 44.618889°N 86.101389°W / 44.618889; -86.101389 (Mills Community House)
Benzonia Mills Community House was built in 1909 as a girls' dormitory and president's home for Benzonia Academy. It's famous because Bruce Catton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, lived there. After the Academy closed, it became a community center and library.
5 Navigation Structures at Frankfort Harbor
Navigation Structures at Frankfort Harbor
September 12, 1997
(#97000973)
2nd St.
44°37′49″N 86°14′52″W / 44.630278°N 86.247778°W / 44.630278; -86.247778 (Navigation Structures at Frankfort Harbor)
Frankfort The Frankfort Harbor has two piers and two breakwaters. The piers were built between 1867 and 1873 and have been changed over time.
6 Platte River Campground
Platte River Campground
April 27, 1990
(#90000605)
along the Platte River
44°43′00″N 86°07′00″W / 44.716667°N 86.116667°W / 44.716667; -86.116667 (Platte River Campground)
Sleeping Bear Dunes The Platte River Campground Site is an archaeological site that shows how people lived during the Middle and Late Woodland period over a long time.
7 Point Betsie Light Station
Point Betsie Light Station
July 19, 1984
(#84001375)
Point Betsie
44°41′08″N 86°15′20″W / 44.685556°N 86.255556°W / 44.685556; -86.255556 (Point Betsie Light Station)
Frankfort Construction on this lighthouse began in 1854. It was one of the first places to have a Life Saving Station, built in 1875. Point Betsie Light was the last lighthouse on Lake Michigan to have a human keeper.
8 Watervale Historic District
Watervale Historic District
July 10, 2003
(#03000624)
975-1422 Watervale Rd.
44°33′14″N 86°13′04″W / 44.553889°N 86.217778°W / 44.553889; -86.217778 (Watervale Historic District)
Blaine Township Watervale was first planned and built in the 1890s for logging operations. Later, in 1917, Dr. Oscar H. Kraft bought the town to use as a resort. His family has run Watervale as a resort ever since.

Cass County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Criffield-Whiteley House
December 6, 2016
(#16000818)
601 Main St.
41°59′06″N 86°07′01″W / 41.984991°N 86.116966°W / 41.984991; -86.116966 (Criffield-Whiteley House)
Dowagiac The Criffield–Whiteley House, built in 1897, is a 2-1/2-story Queen Anne style house. It sits on a strong foundation made of large, carefully placed fieldstones.
2 First Methodist Episcopal Church of Pokagon
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Pokagon
April 1, 2002
(#02000295)
60041 Vermont St.
41°54′43″N 86°10′26″W / 41.911944°N 86.173889°W / 41.911944; -86.173889 (First Methodist Episcopal Church of Pokagon)
Pokagon Township In 1876, this building was changed from a barn into a church. It's famous because the hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" was first performed here in 1903. It was later sold and used for storage again, but restoration started in 1998.
3 Carroll and Bessie E. (Caul) Jones House
Carroll and Bessie E. (Caul) Jones House
December 1, 1997
(#97001482)
170 W. Main St.
42°01′38″N 85°49′00″W / 42.027222°N 85.816667°W / 42.027222; -85.816667 (Carroll and Bessie E. (Caul) Jones House)
Marcellus This two-story house has both Dutch Colonial Revival and Romanesque Revival styles. It was built between 1898 and 1900 for Carroll Sherman Jones, the son of Marcellus's founder.
4 G. W. Jones House
G. W. Jones House
December 9, 1994
(#94001427)
180 W. Main St.
42°01′38″N 85°49′02″W / 42.027222°N 85.817222°W / 42.027222; -85.817222 (G. W. Jones House)
Marcellus This house was built in 1888 for George Washington Jones, who founded the town of Marcellus. He lived here until he passed away in 1896.
5 Mason District Number 5 Schoolhouse
Mason District Number 5 Schoolhouse
September 12, 1985
(#85002153)
17049 US 12
41°46′34″N 85°53′52″W / 41.776111°N 85.897778°W / 41.776111; -85.897778 (Mason District Number 5 Schoolhouse)
Edwardsburg The Mason District Number 5 Schoolhouse was a two-room country school built in 1874. It could hold up to 110 students. The school closed in 1959, and the building became the Mason Township Hall in 1964.
6 Michigan Central Railroad Dowagiac Depot
Michigan Central Railroad Dowagiac Depot
December 2, 1993
(#93001349)
200 Depot Dr.
41°58′51″N 86°06′33″W / 41.980833°N 86.109167°W / 41.980833; -86.109167 (Michigan Central Railroad Dowagiac Depot)
Dowagiac The Dowagiac Depot was built by the Michigan Central Railroad in 1903. It was restored in 1995.
7 George Newton House
George Newton House
May 12, 1982
(#82002830)
20689 Marcellus Highway
42°00′44″N 85°58′05″W / 42.012222°N 85.968056°W / 42.012222; -85.968056 (George Newton House)
Marcellus The George Newton House was the home of George Newton, an important community leader. It is now a museum.
8 Smith's Chapel
Smith's Chapel
December 31, 1987
(#87002224)
29858 Redfield Rd.
41°46′07″N 86°08′44″W / 41.768611°N 86.145556°W / 41.768611; -86.145556 (Smith's Chapel)
Milton Township Smith's Chapel was built in 1840 by a local Methodist group. It is the oldest known church building in Cass County. The church was used regularly until 1967.
9 Thomson Road–Air Line Railroad Bridge
December 22, 1999
(#99001612)
Thompson Rd. over an abandoned railroad right-of-way
41°53′35″N 86°11′41″W / 41.893056°N 86.194722°W / 41.893056; -86.194722 (Thomson Road–Air Line Railroad Bridge)
Howard Township This bridge, built in 1919, is one of the oldest examples of a concrete T-beam bridge in Michigan. It's special because it has multiple spans and a rare brick deck.

Clare County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Clare Congregational Church
Clare Congregational Church
December 9, 1994
(#94001424)
110 W. Fifth St.
43°49′11″N 84°46′10″W / 43.819722°N 84.769444°W / 43.819722; -84.769444 (Clare Congregational Church)
Clare The Clare Congregational Church was built in 1908–09. It's one of the few churches in Michigan that shows how Protestants in the early 1900s adopted older church designs.
2 Clare Downtown Historic District
Clare Downtown Historic District
April 19, 2016
(#16000178)
114-120 E. Fifth St., 102-202 W. Fifth St., 112-115 E. Fourth St., 112-124 W. Fourth St., 307, 321-622 N. McEwan
43°49′09″N 84°46′06″W / 43.819236°N 84.768343°W / 43.819236; -84.768343 (Clare Downtown Historic District)
Clare The Clare Downtown Historic District is the main business area of the city. It has 51 buildings built from 1873 to 2000, showing different architectural styles like Neoclassical and Commercial Brick.
3 George and Martha Hitchcock House
George and Martha Hitchcock House
June 21, 1982
(#82002832)
205 E. Michigan St.
43°50′11″N 84°51′53″W / 43.836389°N 84.864722°W / 43.836389; -84.864722 (George and Martha Hitchcock House)
Farwell George Hitchcock and his wife Martha hired a famous Detroit firm to design this house. Construction was finished in 1885. George was involved in the logging business and helped found the village of Farwell.

Clinton County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 East Ward School
May 12, 1980
(#80001850)
106 N. Traver St.
43°00′06″N 84°32′56″W / 43.001667°N 84.548889°W / 43.001667; -84.548889 (East Ward School)
St. Johns The East Ward School was built in 1876. It was known for its large size and fancy brickwork. The school building has since been replaced by homes and a preschool.
2 Giles J. Gibbs Building-Sugar Bowl
Giles J. Gibbs Building-Sugar Bowl
March 15, 2000
(#00000223)
12 N. Clinton Ave.
43°00′07″N 84°33′30″W / 43.001944°N 84.558333°W / 43.001944; -84.558333 (Giles J. Gibbs Building-Sugar Bowl)
St. Johns This building was first a grocery store owned by Giles J. Gibbs. In 1916, The Sugar Bowl, a popular spot, opened here and was run by the Pappas family until 1970.
3 Grist Mill Bridge, Dam and Mill Site
Grist Mill Bridge, Dam and Mill Site
June 1, 2015
(#15000295)
Upton Rd. from Island Rd. to Maple R.
43°05′24″N 84°24′21″W / 43.0899°N 84.4058°W / 43.0899; -84.4058 (Grist Mill Bridge, Dam and Mill Site)
Duplain Township This site has three important parts: the Upton Road Bridge, which is a rare type of bridge in Michigan, the Elsie Mill Pond Dam, and the remains of the 1865 Kellogg Bros. & Johnson grist mill.
4 Main Street Building, United Church of Ovid
Main Street Building, United Church of Ovid
January 13, 1972
(#72000607)
222 Main St.
43°00′25″N 84°22′16″W / 43.006944°N 84.371111°W / 43.006944; -84.371111 (Main Street Building, United Church of Ovid)
Ovid This building was constructed in 1872 as the First Congregational Church of Ovid. It has a tall, three-story tower with unique decorations.
5 Stony Creek Bridge
November 30, 1999
(#99001467)
Private road over Stony Creek
42°54′54″N 84°34′48″W / 42.915°N 84.58°W / 42.915; -84.58 (Stony Creek Bridge)
Olive Township The Stony Creek Bridge, built in 1880, is made of wrought iron. It is the last example of this type of bridge still standing in Michigan.
6 Union School
Union School
May 15, 1980
(#80001851)
205 W. Baldwin St.
42°59′52″N 84°33′39″W / 42.997778°N 84.560833°W / 42.997778; -84.560833 (Union School)
St. Johns The Union School was a very modern school when it was built in 1885. It served the St. Johns district until 1986. The building has since been replaced by homes.

Crawford County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Douglas House
Douglas House
September 23, 2001
(#01001017)
6122 E. County Road 612
44°48′08″N 84°28′57″W / 44.802222°N 84.4825°W / 44.802222; -84.4825 (Douglas House)
Lovells Township The Douglas House, also known as North Branch Outing Club, was built in 1916 to attract rich tourists. Famous early members included Henry Ford and his son Edsel.
2 Edward E. Hartwick Memorial Building
Edward E. Hartwick Memorial Building
October 1, 1998
(#98001216)
Hartwick Pines Rd.
44°44′25″N 84°39′14″W / 44.740278°N 84.653889°W / 44.740278; -84.653889 (Edward E. Hartwick Memorial Building)
Grayling Township The Edward E. Hartwick Memorial Building is a rustic log structure made entirely of Michigan pine. It's one of the few remaining examples of this type of architecture from the 1920s and 1930s in Michigan State Parks.
3 M-72–Au Sable River Bridge
M-72–Au Sable River Bridge
December 9, 1999
(#99001510)
M-72 over the Au Sable River
44°39′35″N 84°42′44″W / 44.659722°N 84.712222°W / 44.659722; -84.712222 (M-72–Au Sable River Bridge)
Grayling This bridge is important because it might be the earliest steel rigid-frame bridge built by the Michigan State Highway Department. It's the only one of its kind in Michigan.

Dickinson County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Ardis Furnace
Ardis Furnace
June 29, 1972
(#72000608)
Aragon and Antoine Sts.
45°50′13″N 88°03′10″W / 45.836944°N 88.052778°W / 45.836944; -88.052778 (Ardis Furnace)
Iron Mountain In 1908, John T. Jones built this experimental furnace to test a new way to get iron. It was a huge rotating metal tube. While it worked at first, it had problems and was abandoned. Only the concrete supports remain today.
2 Chapin Mine Steam Pump Engine
Chapin Mine Steam Pump Engine
July 9, 1981
(#81000305)
Kent St.
45°49′30″N 88°04′12″W / 45.825°N 88.07°W / 45.825; -88.07 (Chapin Mine Steam Pump Engine)
Iron Mountain This steam pump, also known as The Cornish Pump, was built in 1890–91. It's the largest steam-driven engine ever built in the United States. It was used to pump water out of mines. Since 1934, it has been a popular tourist attraction.
3 Dickinson County Courthouse and Jail
Dickinson County Courthouse and Jail
May 15, 1980
(#80001852)
700 S. Stephenson Ave.
45°49′02″N 88°03′45″W / 45.817222°N 88.0625°W / 45.817222; -88.0625 (Dickinson County Courthouse and Jail)
Iron Mountain The Dickinson County Courthouse and Jail was built in 1896. It's a red brick building designed in a Romanesque Revival style. A fire in 1896 destroyed much of the city, including this courthouse, but its walls were saved and the inside was rebuilt.
4 Graved Rock Site
November 29, 1995
(#95001389)
Address Restricted
Kingsford The Graved Rock Site is an archaeological site with rock carvings. It's believed to have been a special place for prehistoric Native Americans.
5 Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception Church
April 5, 1990
(#90000562)
500 E. Blaine St.
45°49′59″N 88°03′20″W / 45.833056°N 88.055556°W / 45.833056; -88.055556 (Immaculate Conception Church)
Iron Mountain The Immaculate Conception Church is an Italian Renaissance Revival style church. It was built in 1902 by Italian Catholics living in Iron Mountain. The parish priest designed and oversaw its construction.
6 Iron Mountain Central Historic District
Iron Mountain Central Historic District
September 25, 2013
(#13000763)
Broadly Fleshiem to C St. & Iron Mountain to Stockbridge Ave.
45°49′10″N 88°04′01″W / 45.819439°N 88.066946°W / 45.819439; -88.066946 (Iron Mountain Central Historic District)
Iron Mountain This district covers the main business area of Iron Mountain. It has many commercial buildings, as well as the historic county courthouse, a school, a library, and churches.
7 Menominee River Park Archeological District
December 7, 1995
(#95001388)
Address Restricted
45°47′00″N 88°05′30″W / 45.783333°N 88.091667°W / 45.783333; -88.091667 (Menominee River Park Archeological District)
Kingsford The Menominee River Park Archeological District is an archaeological site. It was once a campsite during the Woodland period and is now a park.
8 Up Stream Put-In Site
November 29, 1995
(#95001390)
Address Restricted
Kingsford The Up Stream Put-In Site is an archaeological site. It was a campsite and a place to access water during the Woodland period and also used by early European-American settlers.
9 Upper Twin Falls Bridge
Upper Twin Falls Bridge
December 12, 2012
(#12001028)
Over the Menominee River
45°52′39″N 88°04′43″W / 45.8775°N 88.0785°W / 45.8775; -88.0785 (Upper Twin Falls Bridge)
Breitung Township This highway bridge was built in 1910–11 because a dam would flood the old bridge. It's one of only two camelback through-truss bridges left in Wisconsin. It was also a place where liquor was inspected from 1914 to 1920 when Michigan was dry and Wisconsin was not.

Gladwin County Historic Sites

There are no sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Gladwin County.

Hillsdale County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 J.J. Deal and Son Carriage Factory
J.J. Deal and Son Carriage Factory
August 1, 2012
(#12000456)
117 West St.
41°58′59″N 84°39′48″W / 41.982958°N 84.663264°W / 41.982958; -84.663264 (J.J. Deal and Son Carriage Factory)
Jonesville The J.J. Deal and Son Carriage Factory was built in parts between 1893 and 1909. The company made cars here from 1908 to 1911. Today, it houses apartments.
2 Grace Episcopal Church
Grace Episcopal Church
May 6, 1971
(#71000391)
360 E. Chicago St.
41°59′03″N 84°39′37″W / 41.984167°N 84.660278°W / 41.984167; -84.660278 (Grace Episcopal Church)
Jonesville Grace Episcopal Church was built between 1844 and 1848. It's one of the first church buildings constructed in Michigan west of Detroit. It's a rare example of early church architecture in the state.
3 E.O. Grosvenor House
E.O. Grosvenor House
December 6, 1977
(#77000713)
211 Maumee St.
41°58′55″N 84°39′35″W / 41.981944°N 84.659722°W / 41.981944; -84.659722 (E.O. Grosvenor House)
Jonesville This house was designed in 1874 for Ebenezer O. Grosvenor, a politician who served as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan. It now operates as the Grosvenor House Museum.
4 Hillsdale County Courthouse
Hillsdale County Courthouse
August 11, 1982
(#82002835)
Howell St.
41°55′14″N 84°37′54″W / 41.920556°N 84.631667°W / 41.920556; -84.631667 (Hillsdale County Courthouse)
Hillsdale The Hillsdale County Courthouse was built in 1898–99. It's made of yellow sandstone and was designed by architect Claire Allen.
5 Hillsdale Downtown Historic District
Hillsdale Downtown Historic District
February 17, 1995
(#95000075)
Roughly bounded by Ferriss, Cook, E. Bacon, S. Howell, Waldron, N. Manning, Monroe and Hillsdale Sts. and Carlton Rd.
41°55′18″N 84°37′57″W / 41.921667°N 84.6325°W / 41.921667; -84.6325 (Hillsdale Downtown Historic District)
Hillsdale The Hillsdale Downtown Historic District is a commercial area with 95 buildings built from the 1860s to the 1930s. These buildings show many different American architectural styles from Hillsdale's history.
6 William R. Kirby Sr. House
July 20, 1982
(#82002836)
377 State Rd.
41°55′36″N 84°34′41″W / 41.926667°N 84.578056°W / 41.926667; -84.578056 (William R. Kirby Sr. House)
Hillsdale The William R. Kirby Sr. House, built in the 1840s, is one of the few old cobblestone houses still standing in Michigan.
7 W.H.L. McCourtie Estate
January 24, 1992
(#91001984)
Junction of US 12 and Jackson Rd.
42°03′08″N 84°24′30″W / 42.052222°N 84.408333°W / 42.052222; -84.408333 (W.H.L. McCourtie Estate)
Somerset Center This estate was the birthplace of W.H.L. McCourtie, who became rich in the Texas oil boom. He returned to Somerset Center in 1922 and built this estate as a social hub. Around 1930, he hired two Mexican artists to build 17 concrete bridges that look like wood. The estate is now McCourtie Park.
8 William Treadwell House
December 31, 1974
(#74000984)
446 N. Meridian Rd.
41°51′47″N 84°21′53″W / 41.863056°N 84.364722°W / 41.863056; -84.364722 (William Treadwell House)
Hudson This two-story brick house was built for William Treadwell in the early 1860s. It has an Italian Villa style.
9 Trunk Line Bridge No. 237
Trunk Line Bridge No. 237
January 14, 2000
(#99001672)
Burt Rd. over Silver Creek
41°46′11″N 84°34′24″W / 41.769722°N 84.573333°W / 41.769722; -84.573333 (Trunk Line Bridge No. 237)
Ransom Township Trunk Line Bridge No. 237 was built in 1918. It's a concrete arch bridge with a single arch spanning 31 feet (9.4 m) over Silver Creek. The bridge still carries Burt Road today.

Iosco County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Alabaster Historic District
Alabaster Historic District
December 16, 1977
(#77000715)
Bounded by Lake Huron, Gypsum, Keystone, and Rempert Rds.
44°11′12″N 83°34′04″W / 44.186667°N 83.567778°W / 44.186667; -83.567778 (Alabaster Historic District)
Alabaster The Alabaster Historic District includes an old open-pit gypsum mine, its buildings, and the company town. The mine started in 1862, but most buildings were built after a fire in 1891.
2 Cooke Hydroelectric Plant
Cooke Hydroelectric Plant
August 2, 1996
(#96000803)
Cook Dam Rd. at the Cook Dam on the Au Sable River
44°28′21″N 83°34′18″W / 44.4725°N 83.571667°W / 44.4725; -83.571667 (Cooke Hydroelectric Plant)
Oscoda The Cook Dam started making electricity in December 1911. It set a world record by sending electricity 125 miles (201 km) to Flint at a very high voltage.
3 Five Channels Dam Archeological District
Five Channels Dam Archeological District
March 13, 2002
(#01001016)
Near Five Channels Dam
44°27′19″N 83°40′36″W / 44.45526°N 83.6766°W / 44.45526; -83.6766 (Five Channels Dam Archeological District)
Oscoda The Five Channels Dam Archeological District includes the site of a former worker's camp. This camp was used when the dam was being built in 1911–1912.
4 Tawas Point Light Station
Tawas Point Light Station
July 19, 1984
(#84001453)
Tawas Point Rd.
44°15′13″N 83°26′58″W / 44.253611°N 83.449444°W / 44.253611; -83.449444 (Tawas Point Light Station)
East Tawas The Tawas Point Light was first built in 1852–53, but a new lighthouse was constructed in 1876. The tower is 70 feet (21 m) tall and made of brick.

Isabella County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Doughty House
Doughty House
October 29, 1974
(#74000989)
301 Chippewa St.
43°36′21″N 84°46′27″W / 43.605833°N 84.774167°W / 43.605833; -84.774167 (Doughty House)
Mount Pleasant The Doughty House was built around 1865 and bought by Wilkinson Doughty in 1869. He was an early leader in Mt. Pleasant and helped start Central Michigan Normal School (now Central Michigan University).
2 Michigan Condensed Milk Factory
Michigan Condensed Milk Factory
April 7, 1983
(#83000853)
320 W. Broadway St.
43°36′17″N 84°46′54″W / 43.604722°N 84.781667°W / 43.604722; -84.781667 (Michigan Condensed Milk Factory)
Mount Pleasant The Michigan Condensed Milk Factory was built in 1908 and used as a creamery until 1960. After being empty for 40 years, it was fixed up and now holds the offices for the City of Mount Pleasant.
3 Mount Pleasant Downtown Historic District
Mount Pleasant Downtown Historic District
December 15, 2014
(#14001043)
Roughly bounded by Mosher, Franklin, Illinois & Washington Sts.
43°36′16″N 84°46′34″W / 43.6045°N 84.7761°W / 43.6045; -84.7761 (Mount Pleasant Downtown Historic District)
Mount Pleasant The Mount Pleasant Downtown Historic District is the main business area of Mount Pleasant. It has 70 buildings from the 1870s to the 1950s, showing different architectural styles like Italianate and Art Deco.
4 Sherman City Union Church
Sherman City Union Church
June 22, 2004
(#04000645)
11429 W. Vernon Rd.
43°43′35″N 85°04′34″W / 43.726389°N 85.076111°W / 43.726389; -85.076111 (Sherman City Union Church)
Sherman City The Sherman City Union Church was built in 1871 as a hall. In 1898, it became a church for all faiths. It was abandoned around 1960 but was saved and restored by local people in the late 1970s.
5 St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's Episcopal Church
April 22, 1982
(#82002842)
206 W. Maple St.
43°35′59″N 84°46′40″W / 43.599722°N 84.777778°W / 43.599722; -84.777778 (St. John's Episcopal Church)
Mount Pleasant St. John's Episcopal Church was started as a mission church in 1876. The current church, built in 1882, has beautiful stained-glass windows. The building was extensively restored in 1996.

Kalkaska County Historic Sites

There are no sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Kalkaska County.

Lake County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Idlewild Historic District
Idlewild Historic District
June 7, 1979
(#79001160)
U.S. Route 10; also bounded generally by U.S. Route 10 on the north, 72nd St. on the south, Nelson Rd. on the east, and extending west of Forman Rd. on the west
43°53′29″N 85°46′58″W / 43.891389°N 85.782778°W / 43.891389; -85.782778 (Idlewild Historic District)
Cherry Valley, Pleasant Plains, and Yates Townships, and Idlewild Idlewild was a vacation and retirement community started in 1912 for African-American residents. It was one of the few places where African Americans could vacation and buy property before discrimination became illegal in 1964. At its busiest, up to 25,000 people would visit for camping, swimming, and entertainment.
2 Marlborough Historic District
Marlborough Historic District
September 7, 1972
(#72000630)
James Rd.
43°51′40″N 85°50′17″W / 43.861111°N 85.838056°W / 43.861111; -85.838056 (Marlborough Historic District)
Pleasant Plains Township, Michigan In the 1890s, the Great Northern Portland Cement Company built a cement plant here. In 1902, they built a nearby village called Marlborough for the workers. By 1910, only ruins remained after the company faced problems.
3 John and Katharine Tunkun Podjun Farm
March 13, 2002
(#02000160)
9581 E. One Mile Rd.
44°00′19″N 85°36′28″W / 44.005278°N 85.607778°W / 44.005278; -85.607778 (John and Katharine Tunkun Podjun Farm)
Ellsworth John and Katharine Podjun bought this land in 1914 and slowly built a group of farm buildings between 1914 and 1930. The farm is still owned by the Podjun family today.

Luce County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Luce County Sheriff's House and Jail
Luce County Sheriff's House and Jail
April 27, 1982
(#82002848)
411 W. Harrie St.
46°21′09″N 85°30′55″W / 46.3525°N 85.515278°W / 46.3525; -85.515278 (Luce County Sheriff's House and Jail)
Newberry The Luce County Sheriff's House and Jail was built in 1894. This grand building showed how well the community was doing at the time. It was used as the jail and sheriff's home for over 70 years. In 1976, it became the Luce County Historical Museum.

Mason County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 S.S. Badger (carferry)
S.S. Badger (carferry)
December 11, 2009
(#09000679)
700 S. William Street
43°56′57″N 86°27′05″W / 43.949211°N 86.451342°W / 43.949211; -86.451342 (S.S. Badger (carferry))
Ludington The SS Badger is a coal-powered ferry that carries both people and cars. It has been operating on Lake Michigan since 1953 and is the only coal-fired passenger ship still running on the Great Lakes. It was named a National Historic Landmark in 2016.
2 Big Sable Point Light Station
Big Sable Point Light Station
August 4, 1983
(#83004296)
Big Sable Point
44°03′26″N 86°30′54″W / 44.057222°N 86.515°W / 44.057222; -86.515 (Big Sable Point Light Station)
Ludington The Big Sable Point Light was built in 1867. At 112 feet (34 m) tall, it's one of Michigan's tallest lighthouses. It was the last light on the Great Lakes to get electricity in 1949. It still helps guide ships today.
3 Warren A. and Catherine Cartier House
Warren A. and Catherine Cartier House
December 10, 2014
(#14001007)
409 E. Ludington Ave.
43°57′21″N 86°26′33″W / 43.955926°N 86.442523°W / 43.955926; -86.442523 (Warren A. and Catherine Cartier House)
Ludington This house was built in 1905 for Warren Antoine Cartier, a local businessman and politician.
4 Lake Michigan Beach House, Ludington State Park
Lake Michigan Beach House, Ludington State Park
September 30, 2013
(#13000798)
8800 W. M-116
44°01′56″N 86°30′29″W / 44.032155°N 86.507948°W / 44.032155; -86.507948 (Lake Michigan Beach House, Ludington State Park)
Hamlin Township This beach house at Ludington State Park was designed in 1933 and built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a program that provided jobs during the Great Depression.
5 Ludington North Breakwater Light
Ludington North Breakwater Light
September 6, 2005
(#05000982)
North Breakwater offshore end, 0.5 miles west of Ludington Ave. at M-116
43°57′13″N 86°28′10″W / 43.953611°N 86.469444°W / 43.953611; -86.469444 (Ludington North Breakwater Light)
Ludington The Ludington Light Station was built in 1871, but the light itself wasn't lit until 1924. The light was automated in 1972 and is still used today.
6 Ludington United States Coast Guard Station
Ludington United States Coast Guard Station
May 17, 2010
(#10000264)
101 S Lakeshore Dr.
43°57′12″N 86°27′34″W / 43.953333°N 86.459444°W / 43.953333; -86.459444 (Ludington United States Coast Guard Station)
Ludington The first life-saving station in Ludington was built in 1883. The current buildings were constructed in 1933. The Coast Guard moved into a new station nearby in 2004.
7 Mason County Courthouse
Mason County Courthouse
May 19, 1988
(#88000602)
300 E. Ludington Ave.
43°57′17″N 86°26′40″W / 43.954722°N 86.444444°W / 43.954722; -86.444444 (Mason County Courthouse)
Ludington The Mason County Courthouse was built in 1893–94. It's the fourth building to serve as a courthouse for Mason County. It's made of Jacobsville sandstone from Houghton County.
8 Not-A-Pe-Ka-Gon Site
Not-A-Pe-Ka-Gon Site
July 27, 1973
(#73002155)
Address Restricted
Mason County According to the stories of the Odawa people, the Not-A-Pe-Ka-Gon Site was where a big battle happened in the 1600s. Many people died, and their skulls were placed on sticks along the river, which is how the site got its name, meaning "heads on sticks."
9 Scottville School
Scottville School
May 30, 2001
(#01000571)
209 N. Main St.
43°57′25″N 86°16′48″W / 43.956944°N 86.28°W / 43.956944; -86.28 (Scottville School)
Scottville The Scottville School was built in 1888 and was the only school in Scottville until the 1950s. It was used as a high school and middle school until 1976.

Mecosta County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Fairman Building
Fairman Building
February 12, 1987
(#87000072)
102-106 S. Michigan Ave.
43°41′53″N 85°28′54″W / 43.698056°N 85.481667°W / 43.698056; -85.481667 (Fairman Building)
Big Rapids The Fairman Building was built in 1880 for Ferdinand Fairman, a businessman. In 2003, it was renovated into housing for senior citizens and is now called the Nisbett-Fairman Residences.
2 Morgan West Wheatland Cemetery
Morgan West Wheatland Cemetery
December 16, 2014
(#14001044)
55th Ave. between 10 & 11 Mile Rds.
43°36′55″N 85°11′34″W / 43.6153°N 85.1929°W / 43.6153; -85.1929 (Morgan West Wheatland Cemetery)
Wheatland Township The Morgan West Wheatland Cemetery was started in 1864 as African American settlers moved to the area. It has over 50 burial plots from the 1800s and is still used today.
3 Nisbett Building
Nisbett Building
December 4, 1986
(#86003452)
101 S. Michigan Ave.
43°41′53″N 85°28′54″W / 43.698056°N 85.481667°W / 43.698056; -85.481667 (Nisbett Building)
Big Rapids Construction on the Nisbett Building began in 1885. It was finished in 1900 by William Nisbett. In 2003, it was renovated into senior citizen housing, along with the Fairman Building, and is now part of the Nisbett-Fairman Residences.

Missaukee County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Aetna Earthworks
Aetna Earthworks
March 30, 1973
(#73002157)
Address Restricted
Aetna Township The Aetna Earthworks are two circular ditch-and-bank structures, about 50 meters (164 feet) wide. They are thought to represent a traditional story of Bear's Journey.
2 Boven Earthwork
August 14, 1973
(#73002293)
Address Restricted
Lake City The Boven Earthworks include four enclosed areas and a burial mound.

Montcalm County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Giles Gilbert House
Giles Gilbert House
February 12, 1987
(#87000137)
306 N. Camburn St.
43°17′40″N 85°04′48″W / 43.294444°N 85.08°W / 43.294444; -85.08 (Giles Gilbert House)
Stanton Giles Gilbert was an important person in the lumber business in Stanton. He built this house in 1877 and lived there for a few years. Later, another famous lumberman, James Willet, owned the house.
2 Greenville Downtown Historic District
Greenville Downtown Historic District
November 19, 2008
(#08001104)
Lafayette between Montcalm and Benton and adjacent block of Montcalm, Grove, Cass, and Washington on either side
43°10′48″N 85°15′09″W / 43.18°N 85.2525°W / 43.18; -85.2525 (Greenville Downtown Historic District)
Greenville The Greenville Downtown Historic District is a commercial area with 60 historic buildings. The oldest one dates back to 1869.
3 Winter Inn
Winter Inn
April 17, 1980
(#80001883)
100 N. Lafayette St.
43°10′52″N 85°15′09″W / 43.181111°N 85.2525°W / 43.181111; -85.2525 (Winter Inn)
Greenville The Winter Inn, built in 1902, is a good example of a small, local hotel that was common in towns like Greenville a long time ago. It's still operating today.

Montmorency County Historic Sites

There are no sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Montmorency County.

Newaygo County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Croton Dam Mound Group
June 23, 2009
(#08000846)
Address Restricted
43°26′15″N 85°39′45″W / 43.4375°N 85.6625°W / 43.4375; -85.6625 (Croton Dam Mound Group)
Croton The Croton Dam Mound Group has three mounds. The largest one is about 35 feet (10.7 m) wide and contained animal bones and weapon points. The two smaller mounds had red ochre and human remains.
2 Croton Hydroelectric Plant
Croton Hydroelectric Plant
August 16, 1979
(#79001165)
Croton Dam Road
43°26′13″N 85°39′55″W / 43.436944°N 85.665278°W / 43.436944; -85.665278 (Croton Hydroelectric Plant)
Croton Croton Dam was built in 1907. It's one of the earliest examples of using water pressure to build dams east of the Mississippi River. The dam is 40 feet (12 m) high and can hold 7.2 billion U.S. gallons (27 billion L) of water.
3 Fremont High School
Fremont High School
September 4, 2013
(#13000669)
204 E. Main
43°28′00″N 85°56′27″W / 43.466719°N 85.940766°W / 43.466719; -85.940766 (Fremont High School)
Fremont The former Fremont High School has three parts: the original 1926 school building, a 1961 gymnasium, and a connector built in 1988. The building was no longer used as a school after 2012.
4 Hardy Hydroelectric Plant
Hardy Hydroelectric Plant
December 1, 1997
(#97001479)
6928 East 36th Street
43°29′13″N 85°38′02″W / 43.486944°N 85.633889°W / 43.486944; -85.633889 (Hardy Hydroelectric Plant)
Newaygo When it was finished in 1931, the Hardy Dam was the largest earthen dam in North America east of the Mississippi River. It is still the third largest earthen dam in the world and the largest east of the Mississippi.
5 Toft Lake Village Site
June 20, 1972
(#72001476)
near Toft Lake
43°29′16″N 85°44′22″W / 43.487778°N 85.739444°W / 43.487778; -85.739444 (Toft Lake Village Site)
Everett Township, Michigan The Toft Lake Village Site is an archaeological site. It was once a Middle Woodland period village located on 10 acres (4 ha) by Toft Lake.

Oceana County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Dumaw Creek Site
Dumaw Creek Site
November 15, 1972
(#72001477)
Dumaw Crk, NE of Pentwater, Michigan
43°48′30″N 86°22′30″W / 43.808333°N 86.375°W / 43.808333; -86.375 (Dumaw Creek Site)
Pentwater The Dumaw Creek site was once a village and cemetery from the 1600s. Archaeological items and human remains were found here in 1915.
2 Jared H. Gay House
Jared H. Gay House
January 26, 1989
(#88003235)
Rt. 2, 128th Ave.
43°46′33″N 86°14′16″W / 43.775833°N 86.237778°W / 43.775833; -86.237778 (Jared H. Gay House)
Crystal Valley The Jared H. Gay House is a log house built in 1861 by Jared Gay and his wife Catherine. The Gays were the first European settlers in the area and helped develop Crystal Valley.
3 Green Quarry Site
November 9, 1972
(#72001478)
Address Restricted
Mears The Green Quarry Site, covering 40 acres (16 ha), is the only known source of a special type of stone called Lambrix chert. This stone was used to make many prehistoric tools.
4 Hart Downtown Historic District
Hart Downtown Historic District
November 24, 2015
(#15000814)
Along S. State St., roughly bounded by Main, Dryden, Water, and Lincoln Sts.
43°42′07″N 86°21′51″W / 43.701880°N 86.364233°W / 43.701880; -86.364233 (Hart Downtown Historic District)
Hart The Hart Downtown Historic District is the main business area of the city. The buildings are mostly one or two stories and show different architectural styles like Italianate and Art Deco.
5 Little Sable Point Light Station
Little Sable Point Light Station
July 19, 1984
(#84001827)
Little Sable Point
43°39′04″N 86°32′21″W / 43.651111°N 86.539167°W / 43.651111; -86.539167 (Little Sable Point Light Station)
Golden Township The Little Sable Point Light was built in 1874. The lighthouse tower is made of brick. In 1900, it was painted white because sailors said the brick was hard to see. It was sandblasted in 1975 to return to its natural brick color.
6 Charles Mears Silver Lake Boardinghouse
Charles Mears Silver Lake Boardinghouse
July 31, 1986
(#86002115)
Corner of Lighthouse and Silver Lake Channel Rds.
43°39′20″N 86°32′15″W / 43.655556°N 86.5375°W / 43.655556; -86.5375 (Charles Mears Silver Lake Boardinghouse)
Mears Charles Mears was a lumberman from Chicago who owned timberland and mills in Michigan. He built many boardinghouses for his workers, and this one was constructed in 1866.
7 Navigation Structures at Pentwater Harbor
Navigation Structures at Pentwater Harbor
January 11, 2001
(#00001638)
Western end of Lowell St.
43°46′51″N 86°26′25″W / 43.780833°N 86.440278°W / 43.780833; -86.440278 (Navigation Structures at Pentwater Harbor)
Pentwater The Pentwater Harbor has two concrete piers and lights at the end of each pier. The channel was first dug in 1855 for Charles Mears' lumber business.
8 US 31-Pentwater River Bridge
December 20, 1999
(#99001534)
US 31 over the Pentwater River
43°44′29″N 86°23′22″W / 43.741389°N 86.389444°W / 43.741389; -86.389444 (US 31-Pentwater River Bridge)
Weare Township The US 31–Pentwater River Bridge is a three-span steel bridge that is 270 feet (82 m) long. It has two anchor spans and a center span that is 102 feet (31 m) long.

Ogemaw County Historic Sites

There are no sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Ogemaw County.

Ontonagon County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Bergland Administrative Site
Bergland Administrative Site
July 9, 2005
(#05000103)
M-28
46°35′30″N 89°34′38″W / 46.591667°N 89.577222°W / 46.591667; -89.577222 (Bergland Administrative Site)
Bergland The Bergland Administrative Site, also known as the Bergland Ranger Station, is a group of six government buildings. They were built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It now houses a cultural and heritage center and a historical society museum.
2 Ontonagon County Courthouse
Ontonagon County Courthouse
November 14, 1980
(#80001888)
601 Trap St.
46°52′27″N 89°18′40″W / 46.874167°N 89.311111°W / 46.874167; -89.311111 (Ontonagon County Courthouse)
Ontonagon The Ontonagon County Courthouse is a two-story Romanesque Revival style building. It was finished in 1886. A big fire in 1896 destroyed most of the city, including this courthouse, but its walls were saved and the inside was rebuilt.
3 Ontonagon Harbor Piers Historic District
Ontonagon Harbor Piers Historic District
December 4, 2001
(#01001313)
Ontonagon River at Lake Superior
46°52′36″N 89°19′39″W / 46.876667°N 89.3275°W / 46.876667; -89.3275 (Ontonagon Harbor Piers Historic District)
Ontonagon In 1860, the Army Corps of Engineers started designing pier structures in Ontonagon. The piers were first built between 1868 and 1872, with more additions over the years. The east and west piers are now very long, helping to protect the harbor.
4 Ontonagon Lighthouse
Ontonagon Lighthouse
October 7, 1975
(#75000960)
Off M-64
46°52′25″N 89°19′07″W / 46.873611°N 89.318611°W / 46.873611; -89.318611 (Ontonagon Lighthouse)
Ontonagon The first Ontonagon Lighthouse was made of wood in 1852/53. The current brick lighthouse was built in 1866. It was stopped from being used in 1964. Now, the Ontonagon County Historical Society owns it and offers tours.
5 Ontonagon School
Ontonagon School
May 25, 2011
(#11000308)
301 Greenland Rd.
46°52′08″N 89°18′36″W / 46.868889°N 89.31°W / 46.868889; -89.31 (Ontonagon School)
Ontonagon The Ontonagon School was first built as a high school in 1912. The elementary school addition from 1938 is special because it was designed to be kid-friendly. It has stained-glass art, floor tiles with fairytale characters, and child-sized benches.

Osceola County Historic Sites

There are no sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Osceola County.

Oscoda County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Oscoda County Courthouse
Oscoda County Courthouse
August 25, 1972
(#72000651)
311 Morenci Ave (M-33) between 10th and 11th
44°38′57″N 84°07′45″W / 44.6493°N 84.1292°W / 44.6493; -84.1292 (Oscoda County Courthouse)
Mio The Oscoda County Courthouse was built in 1888–89. Unlike many stone and brick courthouses of its time, this one is a simple wooden building. It has a projected bay with a steeple and one-story wings on both sides.

Otsego County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Frank A. and Rae E. Harris Kramer House
Frank A. and Rae E. Harris Kramer House
December 12, 2002
(#02001507)
221 N. Center Ave.
45°01′47″N 84°40′27″W / 45.029722°N 84.674167°W / 45.029722; -84.674167 (Frank A. and Rae E. Harris Kramer House)
Gaylord Frank Kramer, an immigrant from Russia, settled in Gaylord and started a clothing business. He and his wife Rae built this house in 1896.
2 Johannesburg Manufacturing Company Store
Johannesburg Manufacturing Company Store
July 1, 2009
(#09000475)
10816 M-32, E., Johannesburg
44°59′09″N 84°27′22″W / 44.9859°N 84.4560°W / 44.9859; -84.4560 (Johannesburg Manufacturing Company Store)
Charlton Township The Johannesburg Manufacturing Company was started in 1901 by lumbermen. They built Johannesburg as a lumber mill and company town. This company store was the first building constructed in the new town.
3 James A. and Lottie J. (Congdon) Quick House
James A. and Lottie J. (Congdon) Quick House
August 4, 2016
(#16000509)
120 N. Center Ave.
45°01′41″N 84°40′25″W / 45.028112°N 84.673486°W / 45.028112; -84.673486 (James A. and Lottie J. (Congdon) Quick House)
Gaylord James Quick was an important citizen of Gaylord. He built this house in 1900. Later, a dentist bought it and practiced there for a while.

Roscommon County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Eggleston School
Eggleston School
April 4, 1996
(#96000368)
10539 Nolan Road
44°11′46″N 84°28′41″W / 44.196111°N 84.478056°W / 44.196111; -84.478056 (Eggleston School)
Nester Township Built in 1934, the Eggleston School is a well-preserved former public school. It had two classrooms and a gymnasium. It is now a private home.

Schoolcraft County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Ekdahl-Goudreau Site
Ekdahl-Goudreau Site
November 16, 1978
(#78003099)
Just west of Seul Choix Point
45°55′00″N 85°55′00″W / 45.916667°N 85.916667°W / 45.916667; -85.916667 (Ekdahl-Goudreau Site)
Restricted The Ekdahl-Goudreau Site, also known as the Seul Choix site, is an archaeological site near a natural harbor on Lake Michigan. Pottery found here shows it dates back to the Late Woodland period.
2 Manistique East Breakwater Light
Manistique East Breakwater Light
September 6, 2005
(#05000980)
at offshore end of east breakwater, approx. 1,800 ft. from shore
45°56′41″N 86°14′52″W / 45.944722°N 86.247778°W / 45.944722; -86.247778 (Manistique East Breakwater Light)
Manistique In the 1910s, a new breakwater was built to protect the Manistique harbor. This light was put into service in 1916. As the port became less busy, the light was automated in 1969.
3 Manistique Pumping Station
Manistique Pumping Station
October 26, 1981
(#81000316)
Deer St.
45°57′47″N 86°15′06″W / 45.963056°N 86.251667°W / 45.963056; -86.251667 (Manistique Pumping Station)
Manistique The Manistique Pumping Station was built in 1921/22 and used for waterworks until 1954. The tower is special for its design, which made a useful building look attractive.
4 Seul Choix Pointe Light Station
Seul Choix Pointe Light Station
July 19, 1984
(#84001846)
County Road 431
45°55′17″N 85°54′43″W / 45.921389°N 85.911944°W / 45.921389; -85.911944 (Seul Choix Pointe Light Station)
Manistique This lighthouse marks the only safe harbor along a long, dangerous stretch of Lake Michigan shore. It was built in 1895 and designed by Orlando Metcalfe Poe, who designed many other lighthouses in the area.
5 Ten Curves Road – Manistique River Bridge
Ten Curves Road – Manistique River Bridge
December 17, 1999
(#99001538)
Ten Curves Rd. over the Manistique River
46°14′49″N 85°55′28″W / 46.246944°N 85.924444°W / 46.246944; -85.924444 (Ten Curves Road – Manistique River Bridge)
Germfask Township The Michigan State Highway Department created standard plans for long concrete bridges in 1921–22. This bridge, built in 1923, was an early version of this type.
6 Thunder Lake II Site
June 27, 2014
(#14000372)
near Thunder Lake
46°06′00″N 86°28′30″W / 46.1°N 86.475°W / 46.1; -86.475 (Thunder Lake II Site)
Escanaba vicinity This is an archaeological site that is part of a larger group of Woodland Period sites in the area.

Van Buren County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Bangor Elevator
Bangor Elevator
July 14, 2009
(#09000523)
142 W. Monroe St.
42°18′46″N 86°06′37″W / 42.312756°N 86.110306°W / 42.312756; -86.110306 (Bangor Elevator)
Bangor This grain elevator was built in 1873 next to the railroad tracks. It has had many owners over the years. In 2002, the city of Bangor bought and restored it. It is now a reception hall for rent.
2 Liberty Hyde Bailey Birthplace
Liberty Hyde Bailey Birthplace
April 18, 1983
(#83000892)
903 Bailey Ave.
42°23′31″N 86°15′50″W / 42.391944°N 86.263889°W / 42.391944; -86.263889 (Liberty Hyde Bailey Birthplace)
South Haven This Greek Revival farmhouse was built between 1853 and 1858. Liberty Hyde Bailey, a famous plant scientist and co-founder of the American Society for Horticultural Science, was born here in 1858. He spent 19 years learning about nature on this farm.
3 Houppert Winery Complex
Houppert Winery Complex
March 15, 2000
(#00000222)
646 N. Nursery
42°10′28″N 85°50′26″W / 42.174444°N 85.840556°W / 42.174444; -85.840556 (Houppert Winery Complex)
Lawton The main stone building in this complex was built in 1940 after a fire destroyed the earlier one. It was used as a winery until the mid-1970s. It has been restored and now serves as the Lawton Heritage Community Center.
4 Marshall's Store
Marshall's Store
March 20, 2002
(#02000205)
102 E. St. Joseph St.
42°13′08″N 86°03′04″W / 42.218889°N 86.051111°W / 42.218889; -86.051111 (Marshall's Store)
Lawrence Marshall's Store, also known as DeHaven's Store, was built in 1874. It was the main grocery and dry goods store in Lawrence for almost 90 years. It's one of the best-preserved Italianate commercial buildings in the region.
5 Navigation Structures at South Haven Harbor, Michigan
Navigation Structures at South Haven Harbor, Michigan
October 23, 1995
(#95001160)
Mouth of the Black River at Lake Michigan
42°24′07″N 86°17′17″W / 42.401944°N 86.288056°W / 42.401944; -86.288056 (Navigation Structures at South Haven Harbor, Michigan)
South Haven The light station at South Haven was established in 1872. It includes piers, the original 1872 keeper's house, and a cast iron light tower from 1903.
6 Paw Paw City Hall
Paw Paw City Hall
August 21, 1972
(#72000657)
111 E. Michigan Ave.
42°13′05″N 85°53′29″W / 42.218056°N 85.891389°W / 42.218056; -85.891389 (Paw Paw City Hall)
Paw Paw This Greek Revival building was built between 1842 and 1845 as the first Van Buren County Courthouse. It served as a courthouse for over 50 years. In 1900, it was moved and now serves as the Paw Paw City Hall.
7 Van Buren County Courthouse Complex
Van Buren County Courthouse Complex
August 9, 1979
(#79001169)
212 E. Paw Paw St.
42°12′58″N 85°53′27″W / 42.216111°N 85.890833°W / 42.216111; -85.890833 (Van Buren County Courthouse Complex)
Paw Paw This Classical Revival building, designed in 1901, has been the Van Buren County Courthouse for over 100 years.

Wexford County Historic Sites

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Cadillac Public Library
Cadillac Public Library
September 28, 2007
(#07001020)
127 Beech St.
44°15′07″N 85°23′55″W / 44.251944°N 85.398611°W / 44.251944; -85.398611 (Cadillac Public Library)
Cadillac The Cadillac Public Library, now the Wexford County Historical Society Museum, was built as a Carnegie Library in 1906.
2 Frank J. Cobbs House
Frank J. Cobbs House
March 31, 1988
(#88000376)
407 E. Chapin St.
44°15′01″N 85°23′38″W / 44.250278°N 85.393889°W / 44.250278; -85.393889 (Frank J. Cobbs House)
Cadillac Frank J. Cobbs was the son of Jonathan W. Cobbs, who started a large lumber company called Cobbs & Mitchell. Frank built this house in 1898.
3 Cobbs and Mitchell Building
Cobbs and Mitchell Building
July 19, 2010
(#10000479)
100 East Chapin St.
44°14′54″N 85°23′52″W / 44.248333°N 85.397778°W / 44.248333; -85.397778 (Cobbs and Mitchell Building)
Cadillac Cobbs & Mitchell was one of Michigan's biggest lumber companies. In 1905, they hired an architect to design this building to show off their wood products. The building is finished with nine different types of wood native to Michigan.
4 Elks Temple Building
Elks Temple Building
September 29, 1988
(#88001835)
122 S. Mitchell St.
44°14′58″N 85°23′57″W / 44.249444°N 85.399167°W / 44.249444; -85.399167 (Elks Temple Building)
Cadillac The Cadillac Elks Temple, built in 1910, was designed by a firm that specialized in buildings for fraternal organizations.
5 Masonic Temple Building
Masonic Temple Building
July 22, 1994
(#94000747)
122-126 N. Mitchell St.
44°15′05″N 85°24′00″W / 44.251389°N 85.4°W / 44.251389; -85.4 (Masonic Temple Building)
Cadillac The Cadillac Masonic Temple, built in 1899, is a three-story Romanesque brick and stone building. It measures 75 feet (23 m) by 100 feet (30 m).
6 Charles T. Mitchell House
Charles T. Mitchell House
December 1, 1986
(#86003369)
118 N. Shelby St.
44°15′06″N 85°23′53″W / 44.251667°N 85.398056°W / 44.251667; -85.398056 (Charles T. Mitchell House)
Cadillac In 1874, Cadillac's founder, George Mitchell, built this house. He lived there until 1878. In 1922, his great-nephew Charles T. Mitchell bought the house and completely updated it in 1926 to a more modern style.
7 Old Cadillac City Hall
Old Cadillac City Hall
June 26, 1986
(#86001380)
201 Mitchell St.
44°15′05″N 85°24′02″W / 44.251389°N 85.400556°W / 44.251389; -85.400556 (Old Cadillac City Hall)
Cadillac The Cadillac City Hall was built in 1901 and used for city offices until 1977.
8 Shay Locomotive
Shay Locomotive
October 26, 1981
(#81000321)
Cass St.
44°14′56″N 85°24′00″W / 44.248889°N 85.4°W / 44.248889; -85.4 (Shay Locomotive)
Cadillac This engine is a Shay locomotive designed by a local logger named Ephraim Shay. It was small and powerful, built to run on temporary tracks to haul logs. It could handle steep hills and sharp turns.
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