Blissfield in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Carpenter House
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 28, 2019
1. Carpenter House Marker
This Greek Revival mansion was built in 1851 for David Carpenter, one of Lenawee County's most prominent early residents. Born in New York State, he moved to Blissfield in 1838, and became a wealthy farmer and merchant. After his death in 1891, the house served as a private residence until 1960, when it became a restaurant. The building's only major exterior alteration has been the addition of second story wings and porches.
Erected 1975 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number 136.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 41° 50.126′ N, 83° 52.297′ W. Marker is in Blissfield, Michigan, in Lenawee County. It is at the intersection of West Adrian Street (U.S. 223) and Main Street on West Adrian Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blissfield MI 49228, 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: Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); F-105G Thunderchief (within shouting distance of this marker); Hiram D. Ellis House (about 300 feet away, measured
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Also see . . . David Carpenter House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 11, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 31, 2021
2. Carpenter House
Carpenter House with marker seen below the American Flag
Photographed by Craig Doda, November 28, 2019
3. Carpenter House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 29, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2. submitted on March 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on November 29, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
