Monroe in Monroe County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Gov. Robt. McCelland House
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 16, 2021
1. The Gov. Robt. McCelland House Marker
Last name spelled McCelland here and McClelland on other markers
The
Gov. Robt. McCelland House
CA. 1840
Erected 1971 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 1840.
Location. 41° 55.075′ N, 83° 23.687′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Michigan, in Monroe County. Marker is on East Elm Avenue, 0.1 miles east of South Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 47 East Elm Avenue, Monroe MI 48162, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Indian Trading Post (a few steps from this marker); Tecumseh's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); First Flag Raised In Michigan Territory (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Armstrong Custer (about 500 feet away); St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception (about 500 feet away); General George A. Custer (about
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Regarding The Gov. Robt. McCelland House. Note the misspelling on the National Register plaque. The name should say McClelland vice McCelland.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 16, 2021
2. The Gov. Robt. McCelland House Marker
This house is the first property in Monroe county to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1971.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 16, 2021
3. The Gov. Robt. McCelland House Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 16, 2021
4. The Gov. Robt. McCelland House Marker
Public domain c. 1916
5. Robert McClelland (August 1, 1807 – August 30, 1880)
He was the fourth Secretary of the Interior serving under President Franklin Pierce.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 17, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
