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

Harrison Homestead

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

1. Harrison Homestead Marker

Inscription. In 1835 Rufus and Sarah Harrison settled on this property, traveling by ox team from Detroit. It was said their farm was the first in Flushing Township to be cleared. Harrison died in 1856, and the farm was acquired by William Schram, his son-in-law. Schram and his wife, Harriet, continued to reside here until the early twentieth century. The nearby well is thought to be the original, although the covering is modern.

Erected 1973 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0221.)

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 1835.

Location. 43° 3.19′ N, 83° 48.808′ W. Marker is in Flushing, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of Flushing Road and Elms Road, on the left when traveling west on Flushing Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1570 Flushing Rd, Flushing MI 48433, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Amos Woodruff / Amos Woodruff House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Flushing G.A.R. and Woman's Relief Corps Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Heroes of United Flight 93 (approx.

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1.7 miles away); Flushing World War I Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Flushing WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Soldiers and Sailors Monument (approx. 1.7 miles away); Flushing Middle East War Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Flushing World War II Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flushing.

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

2. Harrison Homestead Marker

With the well

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.