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

Colonel Oliver Johnson's Home

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 14, 2021

1. Colonel Oliver Johnson's Home Marker

Inscription.

About 1823, Col. Johnson, merchant, financier and civic leader, built this home on First Street at the southeast corner of Loranger Square. Five generations of the Johnson-Phinney family lived in it before its 1960 sale to Monroe County.

One of the rare Federal era homes left in Michigan, it was modified about 1869 by adding Carpenter-Gothic gables and high roof.

Monroe county Historical Society and the City of Monroe moved it, October 1977, from the site of the new City Hall to this location.

Generous donations and adaptation to public use have made possible its preservation.

Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 41° 54.925′ N, 83° 23.992′ W. Marker was in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker was at the intersection of West Second Street and Cass Street, on the right when traveling west on West Second Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 22 W Second St, Monroe MI 48161, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Editor Ellis, 1825 (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); St. Paul's United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); Boyd School (about 500 feet away); Old Michigan Southern (about 500 feet away); Trinity Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); Doctor Eduard Dorsch (about 700 feet away); Historic Crossroad (about 700 feet away); Boy Scouts in Monroe County / The Armory Opera House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 14, 2021

2. Colonel Oliver Johnson's Home Marker

Colonel Oliver Johnson's Home Marker Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed By John Ridley, April 9, 2024

3. Colonel Oliver Johnson's Home Marker Missing

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on April 9, 2024, by John Ridley of Chelsea, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.