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

Florence B Dearing Museum

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

1. Florence B Dearing Museum Marker

Inscription. Hartland Township was settled in 1831. On this site distinguished early citizens Robert and Chauncey Crouse operated a general mercantile business. In 1891 this town hall was built. The hall later served as a fire station and center for community life. In 1970 it became the Florence B. Dearing Museum, honoring the librarian who collected and assembled memorabilia from the Hartland area.

Erected 1976 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L411.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 42° 39.311′ N, 83° 45.265′ W. Marker is in Hartland, Michigan, in Livingston County. It is on Avon Street just north of Crouse Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3503 Avon St, Hartland MI 48353, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American

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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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hartland Music Hall (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hartland Burying Ground (approx. ¼ mile away); St. John The Baptist Catholic Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); Tom Walker's Grist Mill (approx. 2.8 miles away); Saint Augustine Catholic Church and Cemetery (approx. 4.9 miles away); West Highland Cemetery (approx. 5.2 miles away); Rowe House (approx. 5.9 miles away); First Congregational Church (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartland.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Tyrone Township Hall (was approx. 5.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

2. Florence B Dearing Museum Marker

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

3. Florence B Dearing Museum Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,473 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.