Yale in St. Clair County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

James McColl House

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 16, 2020

1. James McColl House Marker

Inscription. This Queen Anne style structure was erected in 1899 by Scottish-born James Livingston. He gave the house to his daughter, Louise Livingston McColl. During the late nineteenth century, Livingston and his son-in-law, James McColl, produced linseed oil and twine in their flax mills in Michigan and Canada. At the time this house was built, McColl was also village president. The elaborate wood-frame home remained in the McColl family until 1980.

Erected 1984 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L870.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 43° 7.617′ N, 82° 47.9′ W. Marker is in Yale, Michigan, in St. Clair County. It is on South Main Street (State Highway 19) north of Mill Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 South Main Street, Yale MI 48097, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in Southeast Michigan

and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: From 1850-1899 Brockway Center (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Log Road (about 700 feet away); Our Town Yale (about 700 feet away); Yale Honors and Thanks Those Who Served (about 700 feet away); The Spirit of Yale Bulldogs (about 700 feet away); Yale Woolen Mills (about 700 feet away); Yale Historical Murals (about 700 feet away); Norman Rockwell Paintings (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yale.

Also see . . .
1. James McColl House. Wikipedia article about the occupants of the house as well as a description of the house. (Submitted on August 17, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

2. National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form.

James McColl House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 16, 2020

2. James McColl House and Marker

(Submitted on August 17, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 617 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.