Ubly in Huron County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Citizens Bank Block
By Kathy Garman, June 27, 2020
1. Citizens Bank Block Marker
Built in 1907 by local contractor David Pierce, the Citizens Bank Block also housed a harness shop and a library. Albert Sleeper (1862-1934), who served in the Michigan State Senate and as governor, cofounded the bank with his uncle A. W. Merrell, taking sole ownership in 1900. Sleeper owned several other banks and extensive real estate. Sleeper and his wife, Mary Moore, set up a library in the space above the bank in 1908.Erected 1998 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number S654.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list.
Location. 43° 42.602′ N, 82° 55.842′ W. Marker is in Ubly, Michigan, in Huron County. Marker is on East Main Street 0.4 miles east of Washington Street (State Route 19), on the right when traveling east. Mounted to the north face of Sleeper Public Library next to the book return slot. Touch for map. Marker is at
By Kathy Garman, June 27, 2020
2. Citizens Bank Block Marker and the Sleeper Public Library
By Kathy Garman, June 27, 2020
3. The Citizens Bank Block
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. This page has been viewed 26 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2020, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
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