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

Yerkes House

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2021

1. Yerkes House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This was the home of the family of William Yerkes, an attorney, judge, and village president. It was built in 1873 on Cady Street, and it reflects the prosperity of the Yerkes household. It also reflects its industrial era, as its detailed trim was mass-produced in a mill and shipped to the builder. This lovely home was moved here in 1975.

Erected by Northville Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 42° 26.016′ N, 83° 28.811′ W. Marker is in Northville, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker can be reached from Griswold Street, 0.2 miles north of East Main Street. Located in the Mill Race Historical Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Griswold St, Northville MI 48167, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carriage House (a few steps from this marker); The Gazebo (a few steps from this marker); Hunter House (within shouting distance of this marker); Outhouse (within shouting distance of this

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marker); New School Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Weavers Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Wash Oak School (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Race Historical Village (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northville.

Also see . . . The Yerkes House. Excerpt:

This gothic style home was built by Sarah (Cady) Yerkes and William Purdy Yerkes, children of early Northville settlers. William Yerkes was an extremely influential man in Northville’s history, eventually serving as Northville’s first mayor.

(Submitted on May 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2021

2. Yerkes House Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 10, 2021

3. Mill Race

The Yerkes House was moved to Mill Race Historical Village in 1975.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.