Tyrone Township near Fenton in Livingston County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Tyrone Township Hall
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
1. Tyrone Township Hall Marker
Inscription.
Tyrone Township Hall. . Tyrone Township was settled in 1834, and Joseph M. Becker was elected as the first township supervisor in 1838. Township meetings were held in the homes of the townsfolk until 1887, when this hall was erected on Hartland Road at a cost of $640. Locally referred to as the town house, it served as a gathering place for township business, elections, and 4-H activities until a new hall was constructed in 1967. In 1975, as a bicentennial project, the town house was relocated, restored and rededicated on this site.
Tyrone Township was settled in 1834, and Joseph M. Becker was elected as the first township supervisor in 1838. Township meetings were held in the homes of the townsfolk until 1887, when this hall was erected on Hartland Road at a cost of $640. Locally referred to as the town house, it served as a gathering place for township business, elections, and 4-H activities until a new hall was constructed in 1967. In 1975, as a bicentennial project, the town house was relocated, restored and rededicated on this site.
Erected 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0704.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 42° 44.218′ N, 83° 44.955′ W. Marker is near Fenton, Michigan, in Livingston County. It is in Tyrone Township. Marker is on Center Road, 0.1 miles east of Carole Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10408 Center Rd, Fenton MI 48430, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Congregational Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tom Walker's Grist Mill (approx. 3.6 miles away);
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
