Vermontville in Eaton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Vermontville First Home
This memorial marks the site of the first dwelling erected by the Vermontville Colony in 1837
It was called "The State House" and was used to shelter the pioneer families while building their own homes.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 42° 37.746′ N, 85° 1.575′ W. Marker is in Vermontville, Michigan, in Eaton County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and Westside Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 146 West Main Street, Vermontville MI 49096, 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. Vermontville Academy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Congregational Church (about 400 feet away); Vermontville First Schoolhouse (about 400 feet away); Eaton and Barry Counties Vietnam Memorial (about 500 feet away); Vermontville United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); American Legion Post 222 Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Putnam Public Library (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vermontville.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.