Milford in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Eaton Cabinet & Chair Factory

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

1. Eaton Cabinet & Chair Factory Marker

Inscription. In 1832 Calvin Eaton came to Milford, and shortly thereafter built a dam on Pettibone Creek, a few rods north of here, and a woodworking mill on the east side of the creek. Eaton sold the mill to Philip Wells in 1846, but all traces of it were gone by 1872.

Erected 1991 by Pettibone Creek Chapter No. 777, The Questers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 42° 35.684′ N, 83° 36.243′ W. Marker is in Milford, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is on West Summit Street near Concrete Drive, on the right when traveling west. Located among the trees in front of Our Blessings Consignment. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 W Summit St, Milford MI 48381, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pettibone Grist Mill 1846 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milford at Work (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hibbard Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milford Rural Agricultural School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wood-Hubbell House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Motley Lights (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Ford Village Industry (approx. 0.4 miles away); Phelps Saw Mill and Distillery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.

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

2. Eaton Cabinet & Chair Factory Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.