Lapeer in Lapeer County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lapeer County
Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 23, 2017
1. Lapeer County Marker
Inscription.
Lapeer County. . Set off by Gov. Cass in 1822, this county took its name from the French La Pierre, a translation of the Indian name for the Flint River. Settlers began to arrive in 1828. The county seat, founded in 1831, was also named Lapeer. Organization of the county government took place in 1835. This courthouse, built in 1839, is the oldest one still in use in Michigan. Farming is the county's principal economic activity, and it was here that the first local Grange in Michigan was founded in 1872.
Set off by Gov. Cass in 1822, this county took its name from the French La Pierre, a translation of the Indian name for the Flint River. Settlers began to arrive in 1828. The county seat, founded in 1831, was also named Lapeer. Organization of the county government took place in 1835. This courthouse, built in 1839, is the oldest one still in use in Michigan. Farming is the county's principal economic activity, and it was here that the first local Grange in Michigan was founded in 1872.
Erected 1958 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number 175.)
Location. 43° 3.261′ N, 83° 18.645′ W. Marker is in Lapeer, Michigan, in Lapeer County. Marker is at the intersection of West Nepessing Street and North Court Street, on the right when traveling east on West Nepessing Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Courthouse Square, Lapeer MI 48446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lapeer County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Protecting the Impaired
Regarding Lapeer County. A new courthouse was built around 1980 and this building is no longer used as a courthouse.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 23, 2017
2. Lapeer County Marker and Courthouse
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3. Courtroom on the Second Floor
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4. Lapeer County Courthouse: Greek Revival in the Michigan Forest
Framed document on the first floor of the courthouse describing the history of the courthouse.
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5. Rededication Plaque
This plaque is the large one immediately to the left of the front doors.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 23, 2017
6. Lapeer County Courthouse
One of the 10 oldest in the United States
1846
Court sessions have been held in this building each year since its first owner, Lapeer pioneer judge Alvin N. Hart, held court here in April 1847
Presented by the Michigan State Society of National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century
1996
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 23, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.