Almont in Lapeer County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
102 South Main Street
Almont Historical Walking Tour Site
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 16, 2020
1. 102 South Main Street Marker
Inscription.
102 South Main Street. Almont Historical Walking Tour Site. The "Old Newburg" general store on the southwest corner of Main Street was originally built of logs and was the first store built for the selling of dry goods and groceries. Built in 1836, it was originally owned by Charles B. Keeler. In the fire of 1861 it was the only building on this side of the street that survived. The property was used by the Townsend, Farquarson, and RL Taylor General Store. Over the years, Farquarson and Charles Ferguson ran the store and John Hopkins was the clerk. After Mr. Farquarson became ill, the business became the Taylor and Hopkins general store. It was sold to William Cochrane and in 1876 the first Cochrane's Store opened. It was owned by the Cochrane family until they sold it in the 1960's to the Chapotons who continued to operate it as a clothing store. In more recent years, this location has served as a flower shop, tattoo parlor, computer store and cyber café. , , A special word of appreciation to Four County Community Foundation for their support with this program.
The "Old Newburg" general store on the southwest corner of Main Street was originally built of logs and was the first store built for the selling of dry goods and groceries. Built in 1836, it was originally owned by Charles B. Keeler. In the fire of 1861 it was the only building on this side of the street that survived. The property was used by the Townsend, Farquarson, and RL Taylor General Store. Over the years, Farquarson and Charles Ferguson ran the store and John Hopkins was the clerk. After Mr. Farquarson became ill, the business became the Taylor and Hopkins general store. It was sold to William Cochrane and in 1876 the first Cochrane's Store opened. It was owned by the Cochrane family until they sold it in the 1960's to the Chapotons who continued to operate it as a clothing store. In more recent years, this location has served as a flower shop, tattoo parlor, computer store and cyber café.
A special word of appreciation to Four County Community Foundation for their support with this program.
Erected by Almont, Michigan Downtown Development Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 42° 55.228′ N, 83° 2.719′ W. Marker is in Almont
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, Michigan, in Lapeer County. Marker is at the intersection of West St. Clair Street and South Main Street (State Highway 53), on the left when traveling west on West St. Clair Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 South Main Street, Almont MI 48003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
