Milford in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hibbard Tavern
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
1. Hibbard Tavern Marker
Aaron Phelps, pioneer settler and first postmaster of Milford, built this Greek Revival residence between 1836 and 1838. It was one of the first frame structures erected in the village. New York immigrant Ira Hibbard purchased the house and transformed it into a tavern in the early 1840s. It served the Milford community for many years as a tavern, stagecoach inn and mail drop on the Pontiac-Howell stage line. During the 1860s, the tavern was converted back into a private residence.
Erected 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L650.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 42° 35.688′ N, 83° 35.984′ W. Marker is in Milford, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is on East Summit Street east of North Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 East Summit Street, Milford MI 48381, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pettibone Grist Mill 1846 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milford at Work (about
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Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
2. Hibbard Tavern and Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 20, 2018
3. Hibbard Tavern
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 945 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
