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

Evans House

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 this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list.

Location. 42° 0.336′ N, 83° 56.349′ W. Marker is in Tecumseh, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Al Meyers Airport (approx. 1.1 miles away); Clinton Schools (approx. 4.7 miles away);

By Craig Doda, December 8, 2019

2. Evans House Marker

Jira Payne House / The Smith-Kimball Family (approx. 4.8 miles away); St. John's Episcopal Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); Clinton Downtown Historic District (approx. 4.9 miles away); Clinton / Site of the Clinton Inn (approx. 4.9 miles away); Clinton Woolen Mill (approx. 5 miles away); Riverside Mortuary Chapel / Wirt Rowland (approx. 5.2 miles away).

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