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

William Ray Perry House

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021

1. William Ray Perry House Marker

Inscription. In 1894, William Ray Perry built this house on the farm that was purchased by his father in 1829. The Queen Anne house displays Eastlake ornamentation. Perry’s forebearers had arrived in New England in 1650. In 1825 Edmund Perry, William’s great-uncle, moved his immediate family from Rhode Island to the Grand Blanc area; other family members followed. The Perry's were the township’s second pioneer family, and this vicinity became popularly known as the “Perry Settlement.”

Erected 1990 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1680.)

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 1894.

Location. 42° 55.869′ N, 83° 35.494′ W. Marker is in Grand Blanc, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is on Perry Road, 0.1 miles east of Juniper Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6025 Perry Rd, Grand Blanc MI 48439, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Simeon Perry Farmstead /Perry Family (approx. one mile away); Grand Blanc Consolidated School (approx. 1.8 miles away); Congregational Church

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(approx. 2 miles away); The Buick Open (approx. 2.1 miles away); Davison Farmstead (approx. 2.7 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 3 miles away); Burton Rotary Pavilion (approx. 3.1 miles away); Burton Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Blanc.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021

2. William Ray Perry House Marker

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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 18, 2021

3. William Ray Perry House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.