Adrian in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
County Courthouse
Erected 1981 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L368.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Native Americans • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 41° 54.106′ N, 84° 2.096′ W. Marker is in Adrian, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (State Highway 52) and West Front Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 North Main Streeet, Adrian MI 49221, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robertson Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Professional Baseball in Adrian (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles Miller Croswell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Governor Charles M. Croswell / Croswell House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Adrian & The Republican Party (approx. 0.2 miles away); Adrian's Prominent Leaders (approx. 0.2 miles away); Adrian Union Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Cooley Law Office (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adrian.
Also see . . . Michigan SP Lenawee County Courthouse. The courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1991 Nomination Form gives a description of the building and describes its significance. It further states that: "Edward O. Fallis of Toledo, Ohio drew up the plans and specifications for the building. He was a prominent architect in Toledo who was well known for his design of courthouses in Michigan and Illinois." A biography of Fallis is also provided. (Submitted on October 27, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 14, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 2. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on April 14, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4. submitted on August 22, 2023, by John Ridley of Chelsea, Michigan. 5. submitted on September 22, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.