Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Genesee County Courthouse

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 25, 2018

1. Genesee County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Genesee County was organized on March 8, 1836. The previous year the territorial legislature had stipulated that the county seat would be located on the west side of the Saginaw Turnpike “on lands recently deeded by John Todd and wife” to Wait Beach. Beach would in turn donate two acres of land to the county for “a courthouse and public square, one acre of ground for a burial ground, two churches and two school lots of common size.” The first courthouse and jail was constructed on this site in 1839. In 1866 an inmate in the jail burned the structure. The second courthouse, completed in 1867, was replaced by a more spacious building in 1904. That courthouse also burned. On August 31, 1926, the present Neo-Classical-style structure, designed by Frederick D. Madison, was dedicated.

Erected 1989 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1678.)

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 date for this entry is March 8, 1836.

Location. 43° 0.714′ N, 83° 41.251′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is on Saginaw

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Street south of West Court Street (State Highway 21), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, near the courthouse east entrance on Saginaw Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Saginaw Street, Flint MI 48502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Resisting Slavery / Robert J. Cromwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Genesee County Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Emma Edmonds / Franklin Thompson (within shouting distance of this marker); Otto P. Graff (within shouting distance of this marker); The Vehicle City (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Temple (about 600 feet away); Court Street United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flint.

Also see . . . The Historic Genesee County Courthouse. The current building, with its stately presence overlooking Saginaw and Court Street Downtown, was preceded by four others. The first courthouse was built in 1838. The second was built in 1839 and destroyed by fire in 1866. The third courthouse was built in 1867, and remained in use until 1902. In 1904, the fourth courthouse was constructed, but was destroyed by fire in 1920. The current courthouse was built in 1926, and an addition was completed in 2003. According to the publication, the 1926 courthouse

Genesee County Courthouse (<i>southeast corner view; marker visible near sidewalk</i>) image. Click for full size.

2. Genesee County Courthouse (southeast corner view; marker visible near sidewalk)

is one of only a small number of neoclassical revival county courthouse buildings in Michigan. The commanding full porches and classic columns are evidence of the neoclassical architectural style. (Submitted on August 6, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Genesee County Courthouse (<i>northeast corner view</i>) image. Click for full size.

3. Genesee County Courthouse (northeast corner view)

Genesee County Courthouse (<i>night view; front windows & neo-classical columns</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 25, 2018

4. Genesee County Courthouse (night view; front windows & neo-classical columns)

Genesee County Courthouse (<i>night view; east entrance</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 25, 2018

5. Genesee County Courthouse (night view; east entrance)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 6, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.