Charlotte in Eaton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Joseph & Mary Hall House

Registered Michigan Historic Site

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 7, 2018

1. Joseph & Mary Hall House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Local builder Nathan Johnson built this house around 1845 for Charlotte's first physician, Joseph P. Hall, and his wife, Mary. The house was moved from the business district to this site in 1868. Many professionals lived here, including veterinarians Betty Wright Rann and her husband, Richard, who built a clinic at the rear of the house in 1950. Betty Rann was one of he nation's first female licensed large-animal veterinarians.

Erected 2000 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L2076.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 42° 33.906′ N, 84° 50.362′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, Michigan, in Eaton County. Marker is at the intersection of West Harris Avenue and North Clinton Street, on the right when traveling west on West Harris Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 West Harris Avenue, Charlotte MI 48813, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Charlotte Historic District (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eaton County Courthouse Sentinel Tree (about 700 feet away); First Congregational Church of Charlotte (about 700 feet away); Eaton County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charlotte Medal of Honor Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charlotte Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eaton County / Eaton County Courthouse Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lawrence Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Joseph & Mary Hall House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 7, 2018

2. Joseph & Mary Hall House and Marker

Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 7, 2018

3. Joseph & Mary Hall House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2018, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.