- National Register of Historic Places listings in Lenawee County, Michigan
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Location of Lenawee County in Michigan
The following is a list of National Register of Historic Places listings in Lenawee County, Michigan.
Broken off from the western portion of Monroe County in 1826, Lenawee County was the eighth county formally organized in the Michigan Territory (later the state of Michigan in 1837). With an estimated population at approximately 100,800, Lenawee County is ranked 21st in population of Michigan's 83 counties. Lenawee County currently has 42 listings on the National Register of Historic Places.
The first property listed was Walker Tavern on January 25, 1971. The most recent addition was the Clinton Downtown Historic District on April 27, 2010. The 42 properties listed include eight historic districts, five churches, 17 houses, one cemetery, and one bridge, among other properties. One property, the Dr. Leonard Hall House in Hudson, has since been demolished but is still listed.
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- This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted November 10, 2011.[1]
Municipality Listings Adrian 11 Adrian Charter Township 1 Blissfield Township 2 Cambridge Township 5 Clinton Charter Township 1 Fairfield Township 1 Franklin Township 2 Hudson 5 Macon Township 1 Raisin Charter Township 1 Tecumseh 11 Current listings
[2] Landmark name Image Date listed Location City or town Summary 1 Adrian Engine House No. 1 
August 21, 1989 126 East Church Street
41°53′50″N 84°02′11″W / 41.897222°N 84.036389°WAdrian Constructed in 1855, the main feature of this fire station is a landmark tower that is one of the tallest structures in the city. It was the oldest continuously operating fire station in Michigan when it closed in 1987. 2 Adrian Public Library 
December 6, 1977 110 East Church Street
41°53′49″N 84°02′13″W / 41.896944°N 84.036944°WAdrian The Adrian Public Library was built in 1909 with funding from the Andrew Carnegie Library Fund. It no longer functions as a library. Today, the building houses the Lenawee County Historical Museum. 3 Adrian Union Hall-Croswell Opera House 
April 18, 1985 129 East Maumee Street
41°53′55″N 84°02′09″W / 41.898611°N 84.035833°WAdrian Built in 1866, it is recognized as the oldest continuously running theater in Michigan. Located in downtown Adrian, the property consists of the Croswell Opera House and the adjoining Adrian Union Hall. 4 Brookside Cemetery 
August 13, 1986 North Union Street
42°00′40″N 83°57′10″W / 42.011111°N 83.952778°WTecumseh The Brookside Cemetery dates back to 1853. A Civil War memorial was erected in the cemetery in 1882, and the stone-arch entrance was constructed in 1913. Many early settlers of the county are buried here. 5 Civil War Memorial 
June 29, 1972 Monument Park
41°53′47″N 84°01′45″W / 41.896389°N 84.029167°WAdrian Erected in 1870, this stone monument was once a column belonging to the Bank of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. It was erected to commemorate soldiers from Adrian who died in the American Civil War. 6 Clark Memorial Hall 
January 14, 1985 120–124 South Winter Street
41°53′55″N 84°02′18″W / 41.898611°N 84.038333°WAdrian Constructed in 1888 in downtown Adrian, the building served as the headquarters for the Adrian Lodge of the Odd Fellows. It was sold in 1986 and currently houses several commercial businesses. 7 Clinton Downtown Historic District 
April 27, 2010 101–151 and 104–172 West Michigan Avenue; plus Memorial Park
42°04′19″N 83°58′21″W / 42.071944°N 83.9725°WClinton Located around the intersection of Tecumseh/Jackson Street and U.S. Route 12, the district traces its origins to the village's founding in 1837. Designated in April 2010, it is the newest historic listing in Lenawee County. 8 Davenport House 
May 4, 2007 1280 U.S. Route 12
42°03′49″N 84°06′55″W / 42.063611°N 84.115278°WFranklin Township Built in the 1830s, the building has served a variety of purposes, ranging from a tavern, general store, post office, and stopoff for stagecoaches. Today, it serves as an inn known as the Bauer Manor. 9 David Carpenter House 
November 20, 1979 424 West Adrian Street
41°50′08″N 83°52′18″W / 41.835556°N 83.871667°WBlissfield Built around 1851 for David Carpenter, a local merchant and landowner, this large house has undergone a few additions and modifications over the years, and today, it serves as a restaurant known as the Hathaway House. 10 Dennis-State Streets Historic District 
April 14, 1975 Bounded by Union, Dennis, State, and New York Central Railroad tracks
41°53′40″N 84°02′11″W / 41.894444°N 84.036389°WAdrian This historic district contains 80 residential buildings comprising a number of architectural styles. Located in southern Adrian, it consists of two blocks of houses with the oldest dating back to the 1860s. 11 Dr. Leonard Hall House 
October 2, 1978 334 West Main Street
41°51′17″N 84°21′25″W / 41.854722°N 84.356944°WHudson Built in 1847, it was one of the earliest homes in Hudson. The Hall family maintained ownership for many years until they sold it to the city, where it was torn down to make room for commercial development. 12 Dr. Samuel Catlin House 
August 13, 1986 213 East Chicago Boulevard
42°00′16″N 83°56′32″W / 42.004444°N 83.942222°WTecumseh Located in downtown Tecumseh, this house was constructed in 1866 by renown local architect Salmon Crane, who built it for Dr. Catlin. The house went through various owners and today serves as an insurance office. 13 Downtown Adrian Commercial Historic District 
April 17, 1986 Bounded by Toledo, Broad, Church, Maumee; Winter Street and the River Raisin
41°53′55″N 84°02′12″W / 41.898611°N 84.036667°WAdrian This district includes most of Adrian's downtown area. Most buildings are 2–3 story commercial businesses; the oldest buildings date back to 1865. The district encompasses a variety of architectural styles. 14 First Presbyterian Church of Blissfield 
September 3, 1971 306 Franklin Street
41°50′08″N 83°50′50″W / 41.835556°N 83.847222°WBlissfield The church itself dates back to 1829, and the current building was built in 1849 by Reverend John Montieth. It is one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in the state and the oldest church in Blissfield. 15 Gamaliel Thompson House 
April 3, 1975 101 Summit Street
41°51′06″N 84°21′14″W / 41.851667°N 84.353889°WHudson Built for local banker Gamaliel Thompson in 1890, it is one of the finest examples of Queen Anne Style architecture in Michigan. The house now serves as a hall for special events. 16 George B. Horton and Amanda Bradish Farmstead 
February 1, 2007 4650 West Horton Road
41°47′58″N 84°06′42″W / 41.799444°N 84.111667°WFairfield Township Covering 40 acres (16 ha) in rural Fairfield, it was first settled in 1888. Built with Queen Anne Style, the farmhouse remains privately owned. There are several other buildings on the property as well. 17 George J. Kempf House 
August 13, 1986 212 East Kilbuck
42°00′04″N 83°56′33″W / 42.001111°N 83.9425°WTecumseh Constructed in 1905 for local carpenter George Kempf, this two-story house is a well-preserved mix between Queen Anne and Colonial Revival architecture. Kempf and his brother built many houses in Tecumseh. 18 Gov. Charles Croswell House 
March 16, 1972 228 North Broad Street
41°53′59″N 84°01′57″W / 41.899722°N 84.0325°WAdrian Located near downtown Adrian, this house was built in the 1840s and purchased by Charles Croswell in the 1850s. He later went on to become governor of Michigan from 1877–1881. The house now serves as a museum. 19 G. P. Sparks House 
August 13, 1986 509 East Logan Street
42°00′21″N 83°56′16″W / 42.005833°N 83.937778°WTecumseh Built in 1883, this Victorian house was built for sewing machine merchant G. P. Sparks. It is one of the most significant Upright and Wing houses in Tecumseh. It was once attached to a larger farm that no longer exists. 20 Heman R. Goodrich House 
January 22, 1992 428 South Church Street
41°51′01″N 84°21′19″W / 41.850278°N 84.355278°WHudson This unique structure is the only remaining octagon house in the county. Heman Goodrich, who built this house in 1861, was one of the earliest settlers in Hudson. Each facade is 15 feet (4.6 m) long. 21 Hudson Downtown Historic District 
December 24, 1974 Main between Howard and Market; Church between Seward and Railroad
41°51′18″N 84°21′20″W / 41.855°N 84.355556°WHudson This commercial center dates back to 1837 with the arrival of the railways, and Hudson thrived as a trading center from 1854–1891. Most of the buildings maintain their original appearance and serve as storefronts. 22 Irish Hills Towers 
May 2, 2007 8433 West U.S. Route 12
42°03′22″N 84°09′23″W / 42.056111°N 84.156389°WCambridge Township Constructed in 1924, the two wooden observation tourist towers are along U.S. Route 12 in the Irish Hills region in the northernmost portion of the county. They have been closed to the public since 2000. 23 Jackson Branch Bridge No. 15 
December 4, 2001 Michigan Southern Railway tracks over the River Raisin
41°56′35″N 83°56′46″W / 41.943056°N 83.946111°WRaisin Charter Township Built in 1896, this 254 foot 10½ inch (77.7 m) long truss bridge carries a single line over the River Raisin. It is an active railroad, and Southern Michigan Railroad Society passenger trains cross it. It is the county's only bridge on the National Register. 24 John Pennington-Henry Ford House 
December 31, 1974 8281 Clinton Macon Road
42°03′58″N 83°52′04″W / 42.066111°N 83.867778°WMacon Township Built around 1845 by John and Hannah Pennington, the property itself was settled much earlier. Henry Ford purchased and restored the property in the 1930s. Ford later sold the property, and it remains privately owned. 25 John W. Keeney and Erena Alexander Rogers Farm 
September 24, 2001 5300 Monroe Street
42°01′26″N 84°05′19″W / 42.023889°N 84.088611°WFranklin Township Consisting of 256 acres (104 ha) along M-50 in rural Franklin Township, this apple orchard was settled and owned by the Keeney family since 1835. The current farmhouse was constructed between 1865–1868. 26 Joseph E. Hall House 
August 13, 1986 210 South Oneida Street
42°00′07″N 83°56′30″W / 42.001944°N 83.941667°WTecumseh Built around 1870, this modest house was first owned by Joseph Hall, who was a local jeweler. It is one of the many valued properties designed by local architect Salmon Crane. The house remains privately owned. 27 Lenawee County Courthouse 
February 28, 1991 309 North Main Street
41°54′07″N 84°02′06″W / 41.901944°N 84.035°WAdrian When the county seat was moved from Tecumseh to Adrian in 1837, the courthouse was built but burned down in 1852. The current Romanesque courthouse was completed in 1885 and stands near downtown Adrian. 28 Lorenzo Palmer and Ruth Wells House 
October 8, 2001 760 Maple Grove Avenue
41°51′52″N 84°20′58″W / 41.864444°N 84.349444°WHudson Built in 1845, this Greek Revival house was built for Connecticut native Lorenzo Palmer in northeast Hudson when he moved to Michigan. The house has retained most of its original characteristics. 29 Musgrove Evans House 
March 16, 1972 409–411 East Logan Street
42°00′20″N 83°56′23″W / 42.005556°N 83.939722°WTecumseh Built in 1826, this house is the oldest residential house in the county and among the oldest in the state. The house has been moved from its original location but has maintained its original appearance as a private dwelling. 30 Nathaniel S. Wheeler House 
February 24, 1975 7075 M-50
42°01′08″N 84°08′08″W / 42.018889°N 84.135556°WCambridge Township This cobblestone home was built by one of Cambridge Township's earliest settlers, Nathaniel Wheeler, in 1845. The house has been passed through various owners but has undergone little changes in appearance. 31 Raisin Valley Friends Meetinghouse 
April 28, 1982 3552 North Adrian Highway
41°56′17″N 84°00′21″W / 41.938056°N 84.005833°WAdrian Charter Township Currently known as the Raisin Valley Friends Church, it was constructed in 1835 by Quaker settlers. It is recognized as the second oldest operating church building in the state of Michigan. 32 Saint Elizabeth's Church 
August 13, 1986 302 East Chicago Boulevard
42°00′14″N 83°56′30″W / 42.003889°N 83.941667°WTecumseh Recognized as the first Catholic church in Tecumseh, it was built in 1913. The expanding church moved to a new location in 1951. In 1982, the city purchased the building for the Historical Society of Tecumseh. 33 Saint Joseph Church and Shrine 
May 4, 2007 8742 U.S. Route 12
42°03′24″N 84°09′51″W / 42.056667°N 84.164167°WCambridge Township Located along U.S. Route 12 in the Irish Hills region, this stone church was constructed in 1854 and is one of the oldest operating churches in the region. The property has undergone numerous additions over the years. 34 St. John's Lutheran Church 
December 27, 1984 121 South Locust Street
41°53′46″N 84°01′50″W / 41.896111°N 84.030556°WAdrian This church was built in 1861 in part due to a surge in German immigrants. It is notable as the oldest Greek Revival Lutheran church building in Michigan. It continues to serve Lutherans in the Adrian area. 35 St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church and Cambridge Township Cemetery 
February 4, 2004 11646 Old Monroe Pike
42°03′19″N 84°13′12″W / 42.055278°N 84.22°WCambridge Township The district, located near the junction of M-50 and U.S. Route 12, consists of a church and cemetery. The current church building was constructed in 1855. The cemetery is located next to the church. 36 Saint Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church 
February 24, 1983 320 Division Street
41°53′41″N 84°02′00″W / 41.894722°N 84.033333°WAdrian The church is significant as the home of Adrian's oldest Catholic congregation, which dates back to 1852. This church building was completed in 1871 and continues to serve the Catholic community. 37 Samuel W. Temple House 
August 13, 1986 115 West Shawnee Street
42°00′25″N 83°56′48″W / 42.006944°N 83.946667°WTecumseh Built around 1866, Samuel Temple used the property for his lumber yard. It is one of the best examples of Italianate architecture in Tecumseh, although the house is currently vacant and unmaintained. 39 Tecumseh Downtown Historic District 
April 17, 1986 East and West Chicago Boulevard and South Evans Street
42°00′14″N 83°56′43″W / 42.003889°N 83.945278°WTecumseh Comprising the historic commercial district of Tecumseh, the area grew when railways came through in the 1830s but development later halted when Tecumseh lost the county seat and the railway closed. 40 Tecumseh Historic District 
September 13, 1984 West Chicago Boulevard and Union Street; 704–710 West Chicago Boulevard
42°00′15″N 83°57′04″W / 42.004167°N 83.951111°WTecumseh This residential district dates back to 1830 and includes a number of architectural styles. Located near downtown Tecumseh, it was designated in 1984 and officially expanded to include more properties in 1990. 41 Walker Tavern 
January 25, 1971 11710 U.S. Route 12
42°03′36″N 84°13′30″W / 42.06°N 84.225°WCambridge Township Originally built in 1832 as a farmhouse, it was converted into an inn and tavern in 1843. In 1921, it was restored and converted into a museum, and in 1965, it became part of the Cambridge Junction Historic State Park. 42 William Hayden House 
August 13, 1986 108 West Pottawatamie Street
42°00′09″N 83°56′45″W / 42.0025°N 83.945833°WTecumseh Built in 1860, this detailed Italianate villa was built by local miller William Hayden. He purchased and operated the Globe Flour Mill, which was the backbone of Tecumseh's economy in the late-nineteenth century. See also
- List of National Historic Landmarks in Michigan
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Michigan
References
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places: Weekly List Actions". National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved on November 10, 2011.
- ^ Numbers represent an ordering by significant words. Various colorings, defined here, differentiate National Historic Landmark sites and National Register of Historic Places Districts from other NRHP buildings, structures, sites or objects.
National Register of Historic Places in Lenawee County, Michigan Historic districts Clinton Downtown Historic District | Dennis-State Streets Historic District | Downtown Adrian Commercial Historic District | Hudson Downtown Historic District | John W. Keeney and Erena Alexander Rogers Farm | Saint Joseph Church and Shrine | Saint Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church and Cambridge Township Cemetery | Tecumseh Downtown Historic District | Tecumseh Historic District
Historic properties Adrian Engine House No. 1 | Adrian Public Library | Adrian Union Hall-Croswell Opera House | Brookside Cemetery | Civil War Memorial | Clark Memorial Hall | David Carpenter House | Davenport House | Dr. Leonard Hall House | Dr. Samuel Catlin House | First Presbyterian Church of Blissfield | Gamaliel Thompson House | George B. Horton and Amanda Bradish Farmstead | George J. Kempf House | Governor Charles Croswell House | G. P. Sparks House | Heman R. Goodrich House | Irish Hills Towers | Jackson Branch Bridge No. 15 | John Pennington-Henry Ford House | Joseph E. Hall House | Lenawee County Courthouse | Lorenzo Palmer and Ruth Wells House | Musgrove Evans House | Nathaniel S. Wheeler House | Raisin Valley Friends Meetinghouse | Saint Elizabeth's Church | Saint John's Lutheran Church | Saint Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church | Samuel W. Temple House | Walker Tavern | William Hayden House
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