Milford in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Priscilla Calkins Prior House
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
1. Priscilla Calkins Prior House Marker
Side 1
Frederic and Priscilla Prior and four of their seven children were among Milford Township's earliest settlers. Originally from Massachusetts, the Priors came to Michigan in 1835 and settled near Sears Lake. This house was completed soon after Frederic's death in 1840. Priscilla married Charles Colton of New York and continued to live in the house following his death in 1853. Prior family descendents owned the property until 1936.
Side 2
Built around 1841, the Prior house exemplifies Greek Revival residential architecture. The house mimicks the New England saltbox form, no doubt familiar to Frederic and Priscilla Prior who built the house after migrating from Massachusetts in 1835. The house originally occupied a forty-acre farm. Owned by descendants of the original owners until 1936, the house was associated with one of Milford's most prominent pioneer families.
Erected 1998 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1958.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 42° 35.342′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fuller Grist Mill / Woolen Mill (approx. 1.7 miles away); Eaton Cabinet & Chair Factory (approx. 1.9 miles away); Phelps Saw Mill and Distillery (approx. 1.9 miles away); A Ford Village Industry (approx. 1.9 miles away); Pettibone Creek Hydroelectric Station (approx. 1.9 miles away); Pettibone Grist Mill 1846 (approx. 2 miles away); Milford at Work (approx. 2 miles away); Milford's Water Works Building (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
2. Priscilla Calkins Prior House Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
3. Priscilla Calkins Prior House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
