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

Dibbleville Business District I

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

1. Dibbleville Business District I Marker

Inscription. A Methodist, Rev. Washington Jackson, preached the first sermon in Dibbleville on this site in 1837 where a log cabin initially stood.

1 1868-Wilmont Groceries & Drugs
2 1868-James Bussey Hardware
3 1871-Butcher's Meat Market
4 1890-John W. Davis Drugs & Groceries
5 1868-Trump & Wilmont Bank
6 1868-Ben Grace Grocery

Erected by Fenton Community Fund and Community Foundation of Greater Flint.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 42° 47.598′ N, 83° 42.309′ W. Marker is in Fenton, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is on South Leroy Street, 0.1 miles north of West Shiawassee Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on wall facing Fenton City Police Dept. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 S Leroy St, Fenton MI 48430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dibbleville (a few steps from this marker); Riggs Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Dibbleville Business District II (within shouting distance of this marker); 1838 Judge Daniel LeRoy's Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); 1889 A.J. Phillips Work Office

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Jude's Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1834 Clark Dibble Settlement (about 500 feet away); 1840 Grindstone from Fenton Mills (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fenton.

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

2. Dibbleville Business District I Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.