Owosso in Shiawassee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Site of the First School House in Owosso
Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 23, 2018
1. The Site of the First School House in Owosso Marker
Erected 1921 by Shiawassee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 43° 0.036′ N, 84° 10.225′ W. Marker is in Owosso, Michigan, in Shiawassee County. Marker is at the intersection of North Washington Street and East Williams Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 North Washington Street, Owosso MI 48867, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Congregational Church and Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Homesite of Doctor John B. Barnes (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Studio of James Oliver Curwood (approx. ¼ mile away); Curwood Castle (approx. ¼ mile away); Comstock Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Curwood Castle (approx. ¼ mile away); L. B. Quackenbush Post Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Judge Elias Comstock (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owosso.
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Photographed By Joel Seewald, June 23, 2018
2. The Site of the First School House in Owosso Marker
Marker is on the church building at the near corner.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
