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

Hiram D. Ellis House

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 28, 2019

1. Hiram D. Ellis House Marker

Inscription.

In 1883, Blissfield banker Hiram D. Ellis (1826-1900) built this house. The bracketed cornice, hip roof and bay window reflect the influence of Italianate architecture; the classical porch probably was added in the early twentieth century. Ellis emigrated from New York and settled in Blissfield Township in 1842. From 1873 to 1877, he and F. G. Beagle operated a grocery and hardware store. Around 1879, Ellis joined Arthur D. Gilmore in a banking firm. He also served as postmaster and township supervisor.
Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State
Registered Local Site No. 1754
Property of the State of Michigan, 1992

Erected 1992 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number 1754.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 41° 50.097′ N, 83° 52.25′ W. Marker is in Blissfield, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is on West Adrian Street (U.S. 223) east of High Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blissfield MI 49228, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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distance of this marker. F-105G Thunderchief (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Carpenter House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Erie and Kalamazoo Rail Road / Rail Road (about 500 feet away); Erie & Kalamazoo Railroad (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Blissfield Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Blissfield Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blissfield.

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 28, 2019

2. Hiram D. Ellis House Marker

Hiram D. Ellis House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 28, 2019

3. Hiram D. Ellis House and Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, November 28, 2019

4. Hiram D. Ellis House and Marker

Hiram D. Ellis House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 31, 2021

5. Hiram D. Ellis House

Notation of historical home tour. This house is currently being used as a bed and breakfast.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 26, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5. submitted on March 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.