Tecumseh in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Evans House

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 8, 2019

1. Evans House Marker

Inscription. Musgrove Evans built this dwelling in 1826. It is the oldest frame house in Tecumseh and believed to be the oldest still standing in Lenawee County. Evans was a pioneer settler in this area. He platted the village of Tecumseh, served as its first postmaster and probate judge, and helped to organize Michigan's first temperance society. Used as an inn and home, the Evans House was moved to this location in 1886 from the northeast corner of Ottawa Street and Chicago Boulevard. However, its appearance has changed little over the years.

Erected 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number 351.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 42° 0.336′ N, 83° 56.349′ W. Marker is in Tecumseh, Michigan, in Lenawee County. It is on East Logan Street west of North Wyandotte Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 E Logan St, Tecumseh MI 49286, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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: Ray Wesley Herrick (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bertha Lapointe - Carriage Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Plaisance Bay Pike (approx. 0.3 miles away); Derek Nahabedian (approx. 0.3

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miles away); Tecumseh Historical Mural (approx. 0.4 miles away); Location of First House in Lenawee County (approx. 0.7 miles away); First Area In Lenawee County With A Civil War Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tecumseh.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 8, 2019

2. Evans House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.